Dancing Deputies

A fundraising record! On December 13, 2016, the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office raised a record $15,000 at our “Dancing With the Athletes” fundraiser.The “Dancing with the Stars”-like competition paired 10 CSO deputies with 10 Special Olympic Athletes for freestyle and group dance routines. The event is a big-hearted fundraiser for Special Olympics Virginia. Deputy Freddie Parks and his daughter, Shayla, won the Mirrorball Trophy for “Best Overall Performance.” Deputy Jonee Artis and her partner, Chad Jackson, came in a close 2nd place with a draw-dropping routine to “You’re the One That I Want” from Grease. Awards were given for best “Group Dance Performance,” “Best Costume,” “Highest Fundraiser,” etc.
Sheriff O’Sullivan kicked off the event by explaining the inspiration behind the Special Olympics Fundraiser and his commitment to the cause. We hope that you can make it next year!
Special Thanks to the Chesapeake Conference Center for donating the venue, Unlimited Dance Dynamics for choreographing the routines, and Virginia Extreme Force Cheerleading for sponsoring the event!