A Hobart dance floor has raised more than $6,300 for cancer research after 150 locals boogied their way through a high-energy charity Zumbathon on Saturday night.
The Be Brave and Boogie event at Hellenic House pulled in a preliminary total of $6,375.55 for Cancer Council Australia.
The fundraiser was powered by ticket sales, a raffle and a silent auction with prizes donated by dozens of local businesses.
It was the fourth charity Zumbathon hosted by Sarah Williams and Bianca Paine since 2023.
Special guest Fernando Aragao, a Hustle St trainer and Lululemon ambassador, added Brazilian flair to the night.
“[There were] so many smiles, amazing costumes and so much positivity in one room, it was incredible,” Williams said.
“There are few things that bring me more happiness than a room full of smiling people on the dance floor.”
Paine said the community’s generosity had been overwhelming.
“We were absolutely blown away by the turnout and generosity,” she said.
The funds raised will support Cancer Council through the Shitbox Rally, the country’s largest independent fundraiser for the organisation, which has raised almost $64 million to date.
In August, Paine will drive Barry the Brave, a pink and purple van proudly wearing Tassie Tiger stripes, from Adelaide to Darwin as part of the rally.
Every vehicle in the event is worth $1,500 or less.
Each stripe on Barry represents someone who’s faced a battle with cancer, whether they’re now cancer-free, still fighting or being remembered.
“Behind Barry are so many personal stories, with each stripe representing someone impacted by cancer,” Paine said.
“Saturday night captured exactly what this is all about, bringing people together, creating a fun and inclusive atmosphere and making a meaningful difference for a cause that touches so many.”
Previous Zumbathons by Williams and Paine have raised money for Pink Hope, Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary and the Black Dog Institute.
The pair hope to keep the now annual tradition going.
