MOMbies Dance to Donate
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MOMbies Dance to Donate is a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by a collective of mothers in Fairfield, Connecticut, who transform themselves into "ghastly zombies" to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer research through dance performances.[1] Originating with a flash mob performance on Halloween night in 2016,[2][3][4] the initiative supports the Cancer Couch Foundation. As of Halloween 2023, Mombies Dance to Donate had successfully raised over $180,000 and created an annual tradition in their New England community.[citation needed]
History
[edit]In fall 2016, Terry Davis, the creator and director of MOMbies, envisioned a flash mob of spooky moms surprising their kids and neighbors on Halloween.[5][6][7] This idea soon evolved into regular rehearsals with local mothers.[8] On Halloween night, dressed in homemade costumes, the moms emerged as zombies from bushes, driveways, and front porches to dance in the street. The choreography of the MOMbies' performances has been orchestrated by Vinny Patino[9] and Paul Herman.[10]
The MOMbies' dance performances have gone viral online, attracting national [11][12][13][14][15] and international attention.[16][17][18] Their annual Halloween performances have evolved over the years, featuring new music and choreography, and engaging Fairfield University students and local first responders.[19]
The Cancer Couch Foundation
[edit]The core mission of MOMbies is to "dance to donate," aimed at raising funds for metastatic breast cancer research through the Cancer Couch Foundation. The Cancer Couch Foundation was founded in 2015 by Dr. Rebecca Timlin-Scalera, who was battling stage four metastatic breast cancer and died in 2019. The foundation funds research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.[20][21]
References
[edit]- ^ "BACKSTORY". Mombies Dance to Donate. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Ferrari, Jerrod (November 2, 2016). "Fairfield moms transform in to Mombies in Halloween video". CT Insider. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Fairfield Moms Thrill Trick-or-Treaters with Flash Mob Performance". Fairfield, CT Patch. 2016-11-02. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Landaverde • •, Briceyda (2023-10-25). "A group of MOMbies is dancing to raise awareness about metastatic breast cancer". NBC Connecticut. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Ryan, Lidia (2017-11-01). "Fairfield 'MOMbies' dance for a good cause". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ ""Mombies" Raise Money For A Good Cause Every Halloween". Scary Mommy. 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Yada, Hina (October 27, 2023). "Moms dress up and dance as 'mombies' to raise money for charity every Halloween". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Meet The MOMbies, A Group Of Moms From Connecticut Who Dress Up As Zombies And Perform Annual Halloween Dances To Raise Money For Metastatic Breast Cancer Research". Chip Chick. 2023-10-19. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Weiss, Abby (2022-10-03). "Gallery: 'MOMbies' group performs dance for first time since 2019". CT Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Moms dress up and dance as 'mombies' to raise money for charity every Halloween". scoop.upworthy.com. 2023-10-27. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ ABC World News Tonight (October 31, 2023). "Video 'MOMbies' raise awareness for breast cancer". ABC News. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ "'Mombies' raise money for breast cancer research". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-11-01.
- ^ Weiss, Abby (2023-10-19). "The Fairfield 'MOMbies' get shout-outs from 'GMA,' 'Today Show'". SFGATE. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "'Mombies' dance to donate in Fairfield fundraiser". NBC New York. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ BOTELHO, JESSICA A. | The National Desk (2023-10-23). "'Mombies' unite for Halloween fun, but also to raise funds to fight metastatic breast cancer". The National Desk. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Watch: 'Mombies,' Moms Dressed Up As Zombies, Take Over Streets In US; Dance To Thriller". IndiaTimes. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "'Zombies' take over US streets to raise funds for breast cancer research". Hindustan Times. 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ ""Mombies": mães se vestem como zumbis e dançam por boa causa". Crescer (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Ryan, Lidia (2019-03-01). "Fairfield 'MOMbies' surprise crowd at basketball game". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Eichenberg, Gretchen (2023-10-27). "Connecticut moms prowl neighborhood as zombies to raise money for breast cancer research". Fox News. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Dancing mob of Mombies, zombie housewives, dance on Halloween". 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2023-10-30.