<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Thank you for supporting the Second Annual “A Night Among Stars” local fundraising gala! On March 11th, 2023, Dancers Edge Parents Association's gala will showcase select local celebrities during a Dance Off style event which will be benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District!<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Celebrity Dancer Ben Darnell is a local EMT as well as Personal Trainer at Snap Fitness. Ben is passionate about health. <strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">He enjoys helping people progress mentally and physically. <strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Ben is inspired by people who are able to push themselves no matter what they are going through. Ben enjoys both of his careers as they include different aspects of health. Working in an ambulance Ben is immersed with the reactive side of health and as a personal trainer he helps people work on prevention. Ben is inspired by<strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><strong style="box-sizing:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> people who are going through difficult times and show up to exercise and prioritize health.  When not working Ben spends his time at home enjoying family. Ben has three children age 14, 10, and 8. The family spends as much time as they can skating, sledding, biking and playing basketball. They are all very excited to see their dad on the dance floor in March.  <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important">Ben grew up in Lacombe but has also lived in Russia and Sweden. If you have a chance to speak with Ben about his travels you will learn about his love of new experiences and how friends along his journey are considered family. For those who have the opportunity to travel Ben would recommend everyone experience the Swiss Alpes and Moscow but more specifically the Red Square and Moscow Kremlin. That's not all, he speaks highly of Austria and learning about the German invasion and Russia with all the history. His recollection of travel also including the churches in each country as you see the difference from colors and features. <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important">A Night Among Stars is pushing Ben out of his comfort zone! Ben is not used to being front and center. A Night Among Stars is something new and different for Ben to challenge himself. This will be the first time Ben has ever danced and looks forward to the fun he will have. This will be a test for him physically and mentally. Ben has already experienced a few bruises from his first few dance lessons. Ben feels this opportunity is a wonderful way to not only give back but to set an example for his kids and their community connection as they get older. Ben is thrilled to lead by example as he joins us as a Celebrity Dancer!<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;color:rgb(32, 32, 32);font-family:Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">For any questions about A Night Among Stars or how the dancers fundraising efforts will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters please reach out to lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Last name, We thank you for supporting Ben Darnell in his fundraising efforts. We look forward to seeing him on the dance floor on March 11th! This donation greatly helps Big Brothers Big Sisters mission. Mentored youth see positive results in social emotional competence, mental health and wellbeing, along with educational engagement & employment readiness. If you would like to contribute further, contact us to become a volunteer or talk to your friends about our cause! Brianna Berthiaumelacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca4037827870

Thank you for fundraising with us this year again! Here is more information.

<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Thank you for supporting the Second Annual “A Night Among Stars” local fundraising gala! On March 11th, 2023, Dancers Edge Parents Association's gala will showcase select local celebrities during a Dance Off style event which will be benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lacombe and District!<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Celebrity Dancer Ben Darnell is a local EMT as well as Personal Trainer at Snap Fitness. Ben is passionate about health. He enjoys helping people progress mentally and physically. Ben is inspired by people who are able to push themselves no matter what they are going through. Ben enjoys both of his careers as they include different aspects of health. Working in an ambulance Ben is immersed with the reactive side of health and as a personal trainer he helps people work on prevention. Ben is inspired by people who are going through difficult times and show up to exercise and prioritize health.  When not working Ben spends his time at home enjoying family. Ben has three children age 14, 10, and 8. The family spends as much time as they can skating, sledding, biking and playing basketball. They are all very excited to see their dad on the dance floor in March.  <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;max-width:100%">Ben grew up in Lacombe but has also lived in Russia and Sweden. If you have a chance to speak with Ben about his travels you will learn about his love of new experiences and how friends along his journey are considered family. For those who have the opportunity to travel Ben would recommend everyone experience the Swiss Alpes and Moscow but more specifically the Red Square and Moscow Kremlin. That's not all, he speaks highly of Austria and learning about the German invasion and Russia with all the history. His recollection of travel also including the churches in each country as you see the difference from colors and features. <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;max-width:100%">A Night Among Stars is pushing Ben out of his comfort zone! Ben is not used to being front and center. A Night Among Stars is something new and different for Ben to challenge himself. This will be the first time Ben has ever danced and looks forward to the fun he will have. This will be a test for him physically and mentally. Ben has already experienced a few bruises from his first few dance lessons. Ben feels this opportunity is a wonderful way to not only give back but to set an example for his kids and their community connection as they get older. Ben is thrilled to lead by example as he joins us as a Celebrity Dancer!<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:576px;margin-top:0px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.5px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">For any questions about A Night Among Stars or how the dancers fundraising efforts will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters please reach out to lacombe@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.

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Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District

### Context Profile for Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: The Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District is dedicated to providing mentorship opportunities for youth in the community. Their mission revolves around fostering positive relationships between adult mentors and young people, helping to empower youth to achieve their full potential.
   - **Cause**: They focus on the importance of mentorship in building self-esteem, resilience, and social skills among children and teenagers, ultimately aiming to create a supportive community environment.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Events**: The organization hosts various community events, including the "Turn the Town Teal" campaign in September, which encourages local businesses to participate in raising awareness for mentorship.
   - **Fundraising Campaigns**: They conduct fundraising activities like the "Duck Drop" event, which engages the community and raises funds to support their programs.
   - **Community Programs**: They offer structured mentorship programs that pair adult volunteers with youth, providing guidance and support.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of voice used by the organization is **friendly, inspiring, and community-oriented**. Their communications often include enthusiastic and uplifting language, aiming to engage and motivate community members to participate in their initiatives. They also use casual language that makes their messages approachable.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The organization frequently uses emojis in their communications to convey excitement and a friendly tone. Examples include 🎉, 💙, and 🐥, which are used to enhance engagement and express emotions related to their events and campaigns. Emojis are used moderately, adding a playful touch without overwhelming the content.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details were not available on the website, but the organization is part of the larger Big Brothers Big Sisters network, which has a long-standing history.
   - **Scale**: The organization has a significant reach with 443 total forms and 206 email campaigns, indicating active engagement with the community.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics were not detailed, the emphasis on mentorship suggests a focus on positive outcomes for youth participants.
   - **Volunteer Info**: The organization relies heavily on volunteers for its mentorship programs and events, encouraging community members to get involved.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Content should be friendly and engaging, using a conversational tone that invites participation. 
   - **Structure**: Use clear headings and bullet points for easy readability. Incorporate calls-to-action that encourage community involvement.
   - **Emojis**: Include relevant emojis to enhance the emotional appeal of the content, but use them judiciously to maintain professionalism.
   - **Language**: Use positive and uplifting language that reflects the organization's mission of empowerment and community support.

This context profile serves as a foundational guide for creating personalized and impactful content for the Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District, ensuring alignment with their mission and communication style.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Association of Lacombe and District

Celebrity Dancer Ben Darnell's Pledge Page

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