Studio 83 Dance Academy raises funds at McDonald's

Buffalo Grove Park District's School of Dance, Studio 83 Dance Academy was movin' and groovin' at the Wheeling McDonald's on Lake-Cook Road Jan. 3.

Several dance instructors, park district employees and Team Moms came to volunteer their time during the event in support of the dance team. They worked behind the counter taking orders, preparing freshly cooked meals and handing out food and desserts to patrons.

Team parents Rachel Castellanos and Sara Lambert sold pies, while dance instructors Ally Stanczak and Gini Griffin dressed up in pie box during the entire three-hour event. All 102 pies sold were donated by David Bear, owner/operator of the Wheeling McDonald's. One hundred percent of those proceeds went directly back to the park district.

The event was made possible by the generosity of the Bear Family Restaurants, and Chicago area McDonald's franchise Owner-Operator David Bear and his staff, who assisted with the event throughout the night.

For information about events provided by the Wheeling McDonald's, contact Community Relations Director Julie Travers at julie.travers@comcast.net.