08/31/2026
That’s a Wrap! 🪩💜
What an incredible night for Dancing with the Doctors 2026!
Months of fundraising, rehearsals, generosity and a whole lot of dancing came together for something much bigger than a competition.
Together, we raised $368,785.46, reaching 73% of our $500,000 goal! Even more incredible, we crossed the halfway point before the event even began.
And last night, the Maya Dronca Foundation proudly presented $350,000 toward cancer research:
🔬 $200,000 to Mayo Clinic for pediatric cancer research
🎗️ $150,000 to Nemours Children’s Health
These gifts are what this night is truly about. Foundation support has helped fund promising research in Group 3 medulloblastoma, one of the most aggressive pediatric brain cancers, helping advance work toward new approaches for children facing recurrent disease.
And we have some incredible winners to celebrate! 🏆
FUNDRAISING
🥇 Dr. Sarah McLaughlin
🥈 Dr. Matthew Davis
🥉 Dr. Hani Babiker
DANCING
🥇 Dr. Saranya Chumsri
🥈 Dr. Hani Babiker
🥉 Dr. Victoria Gómez
AUDIENCE CHOICE
🏆 Dr. Timothy Lyon
To every doctor who stepped outside their comfort zone, every dancer, sponsor, donor, volunteer and guest who made this possible, thank you. Our doctors already dedicate their careers to caring for others, and then gave their time, energy and hearts to this mission.
Last night was joyful, emotional and FUN, but most importantly, its impact will continue long after the music stopped.
$368,785.46 raised.
$350,000 committed to cancer research.
One unforgettable night.
One extraordinary community.
Thank you for helping us continue Maya’s legacy and turn an evening of dancing into hope for families facing cancer.
That is something worth dancing for. 💜🦋
