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52 April 2025 | BeaufortLifestyle.comT he Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA), in partnership with the Exchange Club of Beaufort and the USCB Center for the Arts, proudly announces the resounding success of the 2025 Dancing with Our Stars fundraising event, presented by Hilton Head Cadillac. The event, held at the USCB Center for the Arts on March 14t and 15, 2025, raised an incredible $258,814 to support CAPA%u2019s programs. The event featured local %u201cstars%u201d paired with professional dance instructors, who captivated audiences with choreographed performances. The journey began with a kick-off dinner on November 21, 2024, where the teams were introduced and began their training. The event featured a Preview Show on Friday, March 14, followed by the main event on Saturday, March 15, where the winners were announced. %u201cWe are overwhelmed by the incredible support from our community, year in and year out,%u201d said Christina Wilson, executive director. %u201cThe funds raised this evening will significantly impact our ability to provide essential services to children and families in the Lowcountry. Our Open Arms Children%u2019s Home celebrated its 40th anniversary on March 9, 2025. This event strongly reminds us that we wouldn%u2019t be here without our community. We are grateful beyond measure.%u201d CAPA, the Exchange Club of Beaufort, and the USCB Center for the Arts extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who contributed to the success of this memorable event. Special thank you to the Beaufort County Channel for live streaming the event. The competition was fierce, with teams vying for various awards. Hilton Head Cadillac Presents Dancing with Our StarsA $258,814 Success for CAPAphotos by LOTTIE CAMPENELLA, DORMANT GYPSY PHOTOGRAPHYTeam 11%u2013 People%u2019s Choice Award: K Squared Star Kelly Collins and Instructor Kimani Brown-CarpenterTeam 7 %u2013 Judges%u2019 Choice Award: Gunpowder And Lead, Star Greg Godfrey and Instructor Hannah LienhopTeam 6 %u2013 Kids%u2019 Choice Award: Fire & Flow, Star Casey Phelps and Instructor Megan Clavijo Team 10 %u2013 Alumni Choice Award: Height And Hustle, Star Dee Simpson and Instructor Shykeem GardnerTeam 3 %u2013 Best Choreography: The Belles, Star Allison Summerall and Instructor Amy Arias