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The Dancing with the Stars celebs are putting their dancing shoes on to raise money for eight New Zealand charities. Find out more about their chosen charities below. 


  Tamati Coffey danced for Rainbow Youth

Rainbow Youth is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation established in 1989 run by youth for youth. Rainbow Youth's vision is universal acceptance of the diversity of sexuality and gender in Aotearoa New Zealand. It's mission is to provide unbiased information and education regarding sexuality, gender, and identity to everyone in the community, in order to foster understanding and acceptance of diversity, while providing support, information, and advocacy services to queer and questioning youth, their friends and Whanau.

Click here for the Rainbow Youth website.


    Barbara Kendall danced for Upside Downs Education Trust 

The UpsideDowns Education Trust was established in 2002, to support Kiwi families of young children with Down Syndrome. The objective of the Trust is to fund specialist educational programmes, vital in improving the learning development of these fantastic children.

Ultimately this will enable them to integrate fully into the community, living productive and dignified lives. It can make the difference between them being productive, contributing members of society, rather than being dependant on public resources for their entire lives.

Down Syndrome is the most common chromosomal disability in New Zealand. These children live in our communities the length and breadth of our nation. Your support will have a direct impact on the lives of families living in New Zealand, and in your community. 100% of your donation goes directly to fund qualified educational professionals so you know your vote is being put to good use.

Click here for the Upside Downs Education Trust website.


  Josh Kronfeld danced for Koru Care Otago 

Koru Care Otago is a registered charitable trust that is dedicated to making dreams come true for hundreds of sick and disabled New Zealand children by taking them to theme parks in the USA and Queensland's Gold Coast.

Over the years Koru Care Otago has helped hundreds of children forget for a short time their own medical problems and allows them to enjoy themselves as children should. One need only see the smiles on their faces to appreciate what a difference one trip can make to these children's outlook and wellbeing.

Click here for the Koru Care Otago website.

Geraldine Brophy danced for Arthritis New Zealand 

Arthritis New Zealand's mission is to improve the health and well being of people who are affected by arthritis. Apart from some government funding, Arthritis New Zealand relies on the public's support to maintain and develop a wide range of support services.

Arthritis New Zealand offers an extensive information and education service. The charity also advocates at national and local government levels for improved services, including lobbying on issues of medication subsidies and increased rheumatology services.

Click here for the Arthritis New Zealand website.

    Rebecca Hobbs danced for the New Zealand Spinal Trust 

The NZ Spinal Trust believes 'It's great to be alive! and that every New Zealander regardless of their physical abilities can be leading fully productive, worthwhile and happy lives.

The Spinal Trust operates a number of programs to support people with spinal cord injuries both during their hospital stay and afterwards when theyve returned to their communities. Our philosophy is that every individual should be encouraged and empowered to take control of the process of their own rehabilitation.

Click here for the New Zealand Spinal Trust website.


  Chris Hobbs danced for the Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ

A strong mind. A strong body. And a safe, supportive place to grow. These are things that every child needs - and deserves.

By creating, finding and supporting programmes that directly improve the health and well-being of children, Ronald McDonald House Charities is working to better the lives of children and their families in New Zealand.

Our core programmes are all focused on helping families in need, and are developed after long term research and evaluation to ensure we are meeting the needs of children and families the best possible ways.

Click here for the Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ website.

  John Rowles danced for Project Hope 

The Project Hope Foundation [PHF] ýis a not-for-profit charitable trust dedicated to Emotional GOOD Health Education as the most constructive strategy to prevent and reduce depression and preventable deaths amongst all people.

Click here for the Project Hope website.


    Lizzy Igasan danced for the Heart Foundation  

Many people don't realise that heart disease is the leading single cause of death in women.  It kills four times as many women as breast cancer - and while breast cancer is an important health issue - New Zealand women need to be just as vigilant about their heart health.

The good news is that heart disease is largely preventable. Go Red for Women is the Heart Foundation's campaign to boost awareness of heart disease in women and to raise vital funds for heart research and cardiac care.

Click here for the Heart Foundation website.

   

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