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Ten community leaders in Western Kentucky and southern Illinois are selected to be our “Stars” for the event. These candidates serve as an extension of the American Cancer Society to raise funds and awareness to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. These Stars are also partnered with a professional dance instructor to learn a routine they will showcase on the big night. Each Star commits to raising $20,000 for our live-saving mission, but the person that raises the most will be going home with our Mirrorball Trophy!

Our 2026 Stars


Headshot of Ben Allen

Ben Allen

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Headshot of Drayton Charlton-Perrin

Drayton Charlton-Perrin

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Headshot of JJ Coad

JJ Coad

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Headshot of Kelly Derington

Kelly Derington

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Headshot of Amy Farmer-Demeter

Amy Farmer-Demeter

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Headshot of Adrian	Holloman

Adrian Holloman

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Headshot of Kelsey	Kennady

Kelsey Kennady

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Headshot of Rafael	Pearson

Rafael Pearson

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Headshot of Tara Sawvel

Tara Sawvel

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Headshot of Emily Smith

Emily Smith

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