Tri-Valley Jazzercise Instructors, Customers Raise Over $81,355 for Make-A-Wish

Announcement, photo submitted by Barbara Van Trease:

Jazzercise instructors and customers raised $81,355 for Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area by staging a half-time performance for the Golden State Warriors on March 21.

According to Jazzercise instructor Barbara Van Trease, Make-A-Wish will use the donations to grant 10 magical wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Held at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, the event drew 275 participants. “I am so proud of everyone who participated in raising funds for such a worthy cause,” said Peggy Waide, District Manager, Jazzercise Inc.

“This event is always so much fun. It’s special because all the participants have fun performing at the game while doing something worthwhile for the community.”

Over the years, Jazzercise instructors have raised more than $28 million for a wide range of charities through community events including special large-scale workout classes, performances at major sporting events and local benefits.

Jazzercise in Livermore and Dublin is located at 522 So L Street, Livermore and 7600 Amador Valley Road, Dublin. For a class schedule, go to jazzercise.com or call 925-447-8890.

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Livermore /Dublin Jazzercise members participated in a special half-time performance during the Golden State Warriors game March 21.

275 Jazzercise instructors and students from around the Bay Area raised over $74,311 for the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation®. Livermore/Dublin Jazzercise had 11 students participate and they raised $6,875.

Jazzercise has been raising money for Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past 7 years, with a total of over $400,000 and 57 wishes granted.