'Dancing For Hailey' Raises Cancer Awareness In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Hailey Parker was 10 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage IV brain cancer in March of 2015. The diagnosis didn't down the little girl who loved to eat mint chocolate chip ice cream and dance with her friends down. Instead, she wanted to help other children who had cancer.

Parker and her cousins went to work. They set up a lemonade stand in their front yard and raised $527 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Alex's Lemonade Stand promotes awareness for childhood cancers, raise money for research and encourage others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer.

On Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ocean City kids will carry on her wish in her memory with the second annual “Dancing For Hailey” Dance Party and Lemonade Stand in front of The Dance Place. Last year, they raised over $20,000, and they hope to exceed that goal this year. The suggested donation for entry is $10.

In addition to a lemonade stand, the event will include a dance party with a DJ, free Yoasis Yogurt for all dancers, hot dogs and snacks, a silent auction in which the winner can take home a brand new bike, face painting, crafts, nail painting by 11Even Studio Salon, a photo booth, special appearances and an Ocean City fire truck.

The Dance Place is located on 8th Street between Ocean and Wesley avenues. This block party is held in order to raise awareness for pediatric cancer.

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