We recently stepped up the energy this summer with our 2nd Annual 1,000 Dreams Fund Zumbathon on Sunday, July 26 — and we had a blast!

Even better? This free, high-energy event made all the right moves to support brighter futures.

Ginger Girard, a dedicated member of 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Junior Board, returned for the second time to host the event with 10 other incredible Zumba instructors, including Lucia Rossini, Millette Wardell, Ana Oghma, Donna Howard, Cheryl Brown, Melissa McCue, Leena Al-Attar, Terry Sullivan, Bella Gates, and Francie Hubert.

With their support and attendees from around the world, we raised over $500 to support 1DF’s mission of empowering young women! We also sold a bunch of our Dream Girl Summer merch — if you haven’t checked out the collection, get in on it here before summer ends!

Dancing Queens

The Zumbathon brought together 42 virtual participants from across the globe for the 90-minute dance session — all eager to move and groove for a cause. All our instructors sported fabulous 1DF merch for the occasion — and they had such inspiring words to share with us, too.

“May you have grace in your step, song in your hands, and aloha in your heart,” said instructor Francie during the event.

A special shoutout to Cheryl Brown, who helped create promotional flyers to spread the word!

An Inspirational Rhythm

While this Zumba fundraiser may have only been 90 minutes, it created a beautiful ripple effect. Not only will the money raised help support others, but the event also had everyone feeling inspired through every move and step.

“Dancing together from miles apart reminded me that community has no distance,” said instructor Ana. “I’m grateful to have been part of such an inspiring event supporting women and their dreams!”

Check out the replay here!

Looking Ahead

Let’s do it again! Be sure to stay connected with 1DF to join us at the next Zumbathon celebration.

In the meantime, make sure to check out Ginger’s Zumba page. Thank you again to Ginger and all of our instructors as well as our participants for dancing your hearts out and showing us all how joy and generosity go hand in hand!

To donate to 1,000 Dreams Fund — or to organize your own fundraiser — learn more here.