The 12th annual “Dancing with Our Stars” is set for 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Noblesville. Community Health Network is the presenting sponsor for the sixth consecutive year.
Dancing with Our Stars continues to be Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County’s biggest fundraiser of the year with funds going directly to support the organization’s mission of delivering medically tailored meals to the elderly or those with disabilities, facing food insecurities, or unable to prepare food for themselves, for both short- and long-term needs in Hamilton County.
“It’s the only event where a few left feet can deliver thousands of meals,” says Jennifer Sturges, development and outreach director of Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County. “Our dancers are putting it all on the floor for Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County, and I couldn’t be prouder.”
This event features local professional dancers paired with some of Hamilton County’s most-recognizable residents competing for the ultimate prize of being titled “Dancing with Our Stars Champions 2026.” Audience members can also get into the action and vote for their favorite dancer or dancers to win the night’s People’s Choice Award. Each vote assists in bringing dancers closer to that title.
Professional dancers include: Olga Cansino, Diana Miller, Angelica Magana, Jennifer Fall, Rob Jenkins, Scott Shook, Yulia Shook, Zhivko Yankov, and Adam Trogdlen.
Hamilton County “celebrities” include:
- Chad Lyon: Suite Manager of the Fifth Avenue Club at Saks Indianapolis
- Kevin Smith: Founding Optometrist at Kevin D Smith, OD – Fall Creek Vision Center
- Duke Sturges: Area Manager at Gosiger
- Mitch Waldroup: Personal Injury Attorney at Hensley Legal Group, PC
- Faron Luce: Educator with the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse and Suicide & travel advisor with The Greater Go
- Ashley Hobbs: Property manager and real estate professional
- Michael Sahm: Sales Manager at Indy Boat Co.
- Natalie O’Hara: Director of Business Development at The Skillman Corporation and Vice Chair of Leadership Connection for the Rotary Club of Carmel
- Susan Hill: Ordained minister and recently retired from the Institute for Study Abroad
To register, purchase tickets, donate, or vote visit mealsonwheelshc.org/dancing-with-our-stars. For more information contact Meals on Wheels at (317) 776-7159.
About Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County
Since 1975, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County has been dedicated to keeping individuals healthy and living independently through home-delivered, nutritious meals. With a commitment to excellence in service, dependability and community engagement, their volunteers deliver daily nutritional meals and provide connection to those they serve. Meals are prepared in state-approved healthcare facilities, crafted by a registered dietitian, and customized to meet specific dietary needs for both short and long-term care. Through passion, advocacy and innovation, Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County strives to expand access to medically tailored meals, including support for those facing financial hardship through their Sponsor-A-Meal program. To learn more or volunteer, call (317) 776-7159.
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