12th Annual Dancing with The ARK's Stars

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Thank you for a record breaking year!

A round of applause for a RECORD BREAKING YEAR! Thank you all for being a part of The ARK's signature fundraiser and our biggest year yet. We are thrilled to announce that the 12th Annual Dancing With The ARK's Stars event raised over $172,300 (net).

Russ Lloyd and Debbie Charles Housand took home the 2022 Mirror Ball Trophy. Russ raised a record breaking high of $67,179 for The ARK of SC in memory of his mother, Helen Lloyd. Dr. Alli Wimberly McCall and David Roland took home the 2022 Judges' Award for their beautiful Foxtrot performance.

A very special thank you to our celebrity dancers. This group did an outstanding job the night of and fundraising. This group collectively raised over $144,000 in votes. Thank you to all of our sponsors, professional dancers, board members, volunteers, staff members, & YOU! We cannot say it enough how much it means to us to have your support from each of you. We are grateful for you!

Every dollar raised from this event stays LOCAL and goes right back into our programs to serve families throughout the Lowcountry. The ARK's mission is to provide hope and relief to families living with Alzheimer’s Disease or a Related Dementia through support services.

Photo Credit: Tiffany Hicks Photography

Thank you to our 2022 Mirror Ball Sponsor - Dorchester Country Probate Judge Mary Blunt and her husband Sam Blunt for their continued support of this event. This was their 11th year being our presenting sponsor in honor of Mary's mother; Dr. Lidia Vallarino. Thank you both for your generosity and support of our community.

"Unbelievable once again! Thanks and Appreciation to our dancers, sponsors, volunteers, ARK staff, silent auction committee and donors, and The ARK's Board of Directors for a wonderful event. The Lowcountry Conference Center is fantastic to work with and we appreciate all the hard work that goes into a successful event. The funds will be vital to our programs that serve caregivers near and far. We are so humbled by the incredible support", said Peg Lahmeyer, executive director of The ARK.

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View photos from the 2022 Event by Tiffany Hicks Photography

Thank you to our 2022 Sponsors!

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25th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK

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Congratulations to all of our winners! Male Overall: Daniel Martin 18:01 Female Overall: Lora Thomas 18:59 Corporate Challenge Winner: Without Limits Charleston Youth Challenge Winner: Without Limits Charleston We cannot thank you, our faithful supporters, enough for making our 25th Annual McElveen Race For The ARK a memorable race! With over 400 people participating, The ARK raised nearly $30,000 to benefit families living with Alzheimer's or related dementia throughout the Lowcountry. Because of you, we are able to continue to make a difference in the community. We look forward to making next year's race even better. As always, please let us know if we can be a resource for you!