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2 time U.S. national champ to headline 'One Skate' on April 29
Richards grad Jordan Moeller to host benefit for summer camp for kids in treatment for cancer

Richards High School graduate Jordan Moeller and his cast of many friends from the figure skating world once again will raise money to support a summer camp for children and teenagers in treatment for cancer.
Southwest Ice Arena will host "One Skate at a Time" on Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 for those age 13 and older, $12 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for kids under age 6 with proceeds supporting the summer camp "One Step at a Time."
Here are the biographies of the performers for "One Skate at a Time" --
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Alissa Czisny
Alissa Czisny is a two-time U.S. National Champion. She won Skate America and is a two-time Skate Canada Champion. She is also the 2010 Grand Prix Final Champion. Alissa graduated summa cum laude from Bowling Green State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Alissa is considered to be one of the best spinners in the world and is known for her grace, elegance, and beauty on the ice.Courtney Hicks
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2011 Junior Ladies US National Champion
2013 US Championships Pewter Medalist
2014 Olympic Alternate
2015 NHK Trophy Silver Medalist
2016 Rostelecom Cup Bronze Medalist
Timothy Dolensky
Tim is the 2010 U.S. Novice Bronze Medalist and the 2012 U.S. Junior Silver Medalist. He has attended classes at Kennesaw State University to pursue a degree in exercise and health sciences. A talented musician as well, Tim composed, played, and recorded his own short program music for the 2011-12 and 2014-15 seasons. He also volunteers as a Eucharistic Minister at Transfiguration Catholic Church.
Tomoki Hiwatashi
Tomoki is 17 years old, is the Juvenile, Intermediate, Novice, and Junior National Champion. He is also a World Junior Bronze Medalist
Maxine Bautista
Maxine started skating at the age of 5 1/2 years old. She is a National Silver Medalist in the Juvenile and Intermediate level, Novice Regional Champion, Junior Regional and Sectional Medalist and Junior National competitor. She has been doing this show since 2013.
Meagan RiderMeagan was a competitive skater for over 16 years before retiring nearly 6 years ago to pursue other life goals. Since retirement Meagan has married, founded an interior design firm, Rider Design Group, and adopted two sweet pitbulls, Bane and Khan. In the last 6 years she has done Crossfit and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to stay fit. However, her love of skating and desire to compete never diminished. In December 2016, with the support of her husband, family and friends, Meagan decided to end her 6 year retirement and compete once again as a Senior Lady. Today she'll be performing her short program from the film Great Gatsby, choreographed by the sublime Rohene Ward.
Osadolo Irowa
Osadolo has skated for 22 years and competed from 1997 to 2010. He is a 4 time regional champion, 8 time sectional competitor, 3 time junior national competitor, 2008 US national competitor, and 2006 North American Challenge international competitor. He has been coaching for 14 years and is currently attending Graduate school at UIC for a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Energy Engineering. He has skated in every One Skate at a Time show and will continue to do so (old age permitting).
Ava Neuhaus
Ava is 10 years old and a 3 time Regional competitor and 2 time medalist. She is the 2017 pre-juvenile champion, having earned gold medals in all seven of her season’s competitions. She is coached by Alex Ouriashev.
Ariela Masarsky
Ariela is 14 years old and a freshman at Glenbrook North High School. She started skating at age 3. She is the 2017 U.S. Intermediate Bronze Medalist. She is coached by Alex Ouriashev and her programs are choreographed by her mom, Valeria. She also enjoys singing and art.
Diana Garcia
She is 19 years old and currently a freshman at Moraine Valley. She has been in the sport for about 12 years, was the 2013 Upper Great Lakes silver medalist and the 2016 Southside HS champion alongside her teammate, Elisabeth Evenhouse. She recently joined synchro and competed at Nationals with the Chicago Radiance Adult Team. She is currently employed by SIA as a basic skills coach. She’s very happy to support such an amazing cause each year, and will be performing to “You don’t own me” by Grace.
Eliana BiggersEliana is a 2017 Junior Ladies Upper Great Lakes Regional Pewter medalist and a Midwestern Sectional competitor. Eliana has also been a part of the Creative Ice Theatre Senior team for four years, which recently competed at The Nation's Cup in Michigan. She is a graduating senior at Naperville North High School and will be skating to Caruso.
Colette JacksonColette Jackson is a 13-year-old competing in USFSA Ladies Intermediate. She qualified for UGL Final Round in 2015 as a Juvenile and 2016 in Intermediate. Colette was 4 when she began skating. Colette is currently in eighth grade at Infant Jesus of Prague School. She will attend Marian Catholic High School this fall. Outside of skating Colette enjoys singing in the choir and acting in theatre. She will play Timon in this year's production of The Lion King at Infant Jesus School.
Isabelle Martins & Ryan Bedard
Isabelle is an 11-year-old 5th grader who has been skating for 9 years. She also enjoys soccer and drawing. Ryan is a 16-year-old Sophomore that has been skating for 14 years. He also enjoys tennis.
Sonja Hilmer
Sonja is a three-time sectional competitor and has been skating for 14 years. She also choreographed her own short program that she will be performing this evening.
Daria Beklemischeva and Mark MagyarDaria has been skating since she was 5 years old. She loves to walk, read and spend time with friends. Mark has been skating since he was 8. He enjoys reading and video games. Daria and Mark have been skating together since October of 2016
Chicago Radiance Preliminary Team
Chicago Radiance Synchronized Skating Club is in sixth year of existence. The Preliminary team, comprised of fourteen skaters, competed in seven competitions across the Midwest. With their hard work and dedication the team earned six medals this season. The team also placed in the top ten at the Sectional Championships in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The team is looking forward to another great season ahead.