NBS Dancing for a Cause - Nelson Tasman Hospice
16th & 17th May 2025, Trafalgar Centre
NBS Dancing for a Cause is a fundraiser packed with glamour, fun and competition.
Nelson Tasman Hospice is proud to be associated with the NBS Dancing for a Cause event and the Nelson Dancing for a Cause Trust.
Nelson Dancing for a Cause is a Charitable Trust Board with its Trustees volunteering their time and working tirelessly with many other individuals and organisations in the Nelson/Tasman regions.
The aim is to put on a spectacular show every two years and most importantly, to raise much needed funds.
Dancing for a Cause held its first event in May 2018 to a sold-out crowd at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre, raising $111,000 for Nelson Tasman Hospice.
The 2021 event, with the support of the amazing Nelson community, raised an astonishing $248,000. Thank you to the eight contestants and Nelson!
Continuing the same successful format, the 2023 event saw ten local personalities partnered with a trained ballroom dancer, performing a ballroom dance, in front of a panel of professional judges and a sold out live audience. Ryan Edwards was declared the NBS Nelson Dancing for a Cause winner with his dance partner Hazel Black, dancing the Viennese Waltz. Cheryl Candish took out ‘Most Funds Raised’ and Kat Campbell with her partner Joel Scott dancing the Paso Doble were crowned ‘People’s Choice’. Nelson again showed an outpouring of support and helped to raise a staggering $440,000 for the Nelson Tasman Hospice.
Who will become the next Champion in 2025?
Nelson Dancing for a Cause Charitable Trust Board.
L to R: Michelle Byczkow, Sonya Thomson, Tony Gray, Donna Ching-Tregidga, Cheryl Candish, Garry Hammond.
Find out more – click on the link to go to the official NBS Dancing for a Cause Website
Fundraising activities organised by the contestants that are happening around the region
Support your favourite contestant by clicking here. All donations go to Nelson Tasman Hospice.
2025 Contestants
Ed Shuttleworth
The opportunity to raise essential funds for Hospice is an honour. The hospice touches us all.
Everyone in our region has personal stories and therefore I wish to raise funds, raise awareness and say a massive thank you.
Lauretta Haskell
I love to dance. However, a dancer I am not! I thrive on challenges and this is certainly putting me well outside of my comfort zone! I’m super excited (and a whole lot nervous) but also really honoured to be chosen as a contestant for Dancing for a Cause 2025.
Rhys Black
In the 2023 DFAC event, I had the ‘pleasure’ of being called out by Hazel’s dance partner as one of his nominees, thanks Ryan Edwards.
I’m always quick to put a hand up to help out, especially for a good cause, so I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to showcase what these Southland Stumps can do, whilst doing my bit to help the fundraising campaign for Hospice.
Anna Hay
While I’m extremely nervous I’m equally as excited to be part of Dancing for a cause 2025 I have the support of my family, husband Nathan and children Millie and Bode who I’m sure will be super proud of their mum doing something that will benefit others.
Blair Cameron
Like a lot of people across Nelson Tasman, I’ve had a family member who has received care from the fantastic team at Hospice, and I am excited to try and raise as much as I can so that Hospice can continue providing such high quality care to people in our community and their families as they go through a really tough time.
Steph Collett
Ritchie Norriss
Wendy Blincoe
Here’s the thing: I have absolutely no idea how to dance, or wear heels. But I’m diving in headfirst, and I’m so excited for the challenge!
With your support, we can make this a heartwarming, and hugely successful fundraiser. Let’s do this together and create some unforgettable memories!
Campbell Rollo
My personal experience was having my 6th birthday in Manuka street visiting my late Grandad, then watching the 2015 super rugby final with my Grandma at the hospice, and more recently my Grandad Bruce sharing his stories while under the care of the hospice.
It’s clear Hospice gives 100% to our community & this is my chance to give them 100% in return.
Jayde Howe
I am thrilled to be part of this incredible event and look forward to collaborating with the other contestants to raise as much money as possible for an amazing cause.
The Nelson Tasman Hospice provides invaluable support to our community, and this is a fantastic opportunity to give back.