DANCING WITH THE STARS

Save the date of March 14, 2026 for our Dancing with the Stars fundraiser to benefit Faith in Action of Oakland County. It will be held at the San Marino Club in Troy and we will have a limit of tickets to be sold. The tickets will be $125 per person which will include a sit down dinner, open bar and the best entertainment you could ever imagine. Please know no tickets will be sold at the door.  

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OUR CELEBRITY DANCERS:

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Jeff Nancarrow grew up in Royal Oak and now calls Farmington home. He has served as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Bloomfield Township Fire Department for the past seven years and is also a Technical Rescue Specialist with the Oakway team. Beyond emergency response, Jeff is dedicated to community education—teaching fire safety to second graders in the Bloomfield Hills Schools and CPR to residents of Bloomfield Township. When he's off duty, he enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and hiking with his loyal dog, Ash.

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Michelle Hesse began her career with the Auburn Hills Police Department on April 22, 2013. Hesse has her Bachelor of science in criminal justice from The University of Michigan. Hesse has held positions as field training officer, evidence technician, court officer, driving instructor, and facilitator/trainer for Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Hesse was promoted to sergeant in 2021 where she was assigned to the Patrol Division. She was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022. Hesse is the Team Coordinator for the joint co-response program for Auburn Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, and Rochester Police Departments. She is currently the Night Operations Lieutenant at Auburn Hills Police Department.

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Nick Thomas is a world-record-holding juggler and entertainer from Sterling Heights, known for blending high-level skill with sharp humor. He has performed for audiences nationwide at theaters, festivals, schools, and corporate events. Nick has appeared on national television, including ABC's The Gong Show and Food Network's Worst Cooks in America. Whether on stage or on screen, Nick's goal is always the same: to entertain, surprise, and make people laugh.

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Jamie Smith, Community Relations Director at American House Somerset and passionate advocate for older adults. Jamie's journey into senior care began when her mother was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Navigating the complex world of care options opened her eyes to how deeply families need support, guidance, and compassion during life's hardest moments. That experience shaped her mission: to ensure every family she serves receives the resources, dignity, and respect they deserve. With a background in Communications from Oakland University, Video Production from Specs Howard, and licensure as a Health & Life Insurance Agent, Jamie has spent more than 20 years in the senior market. Her work has included developing training programs, writing educational content, and sharing her expertise through podcasts and seminars. Jamie is also honored to serve on the board of SCAN Oakland, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting seniors throughout Oakland County. Today, Jamie is thrilled to step onto stage—dancing not just for fun, but for a cause close to her heart.

 

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Kelly Frederick is the Marketing & Event Manager for ABC Southeastern Michigan, where she's proudly worked for the past four years. A December 2017 graduate of Central Michigan University with a degree in Integrative Public Relations, Kelly has always had a passion for bringing people together — both in her work and in life. Growing up, she dreamed of learning ballroom dance, and finally got her wish as a senior in high school when her parents enrolled her in her first class. These days, most of her dancing happens around the house while cleaning, but she's thrilled to be back on the dance floor for a great cause. When she's not dancing, Kelly enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with family, doing Barre workouts, and working on their first home.

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Sergeant Oakland County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Genefer Harvey has proudly served with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for over 27 years. Currently assigned to Addison Township as the Substation Commander, she was promoted to Sergeant in 2016. Throughout her career, Genefer has held a variety of assignments, including working in the Jail Division, road patrol in Rochester Hills, and serving as a detective in Independence Township. In addition to her leadership duties, Genefer plays an active role in training new hires, focusing on the fundamentals of sexual assault investigations. Deeply committed to community engagement, she frequently gives presentations to seniors on scam prevention and participates in local outreach events such as Shop with a Hero. Outside of work, Genefer enjoys spending time with her husband of seventeen years, William, as well as traveling, golfing, relaxing with friends, and caring for her two rescue dogs. A lifelong lover of dance, she is thrilled to participate in Dancing with the Stars, combining her passion for dance with her commitment to helping others.

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The Troy resident is an evening and weekend reporter on channel 62. She attended the University of Alabama where she then worked in multiple stations across the state. Growing up, she represented Michigan at Miss America Teen where she was awarded a full tuition to UA all while competing as a competitive dancer at Dancers Edge Studio in Macomb. She is excited to take the stage while getting to know her community better to continue to GET ANSWERS for Metro Detroit!

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Anna McCue is an active participant in the theater and arts. Her main passion is musical theater and singing in her high school choir. She enjoys finding new experience through her love of singing, like getting to sing the national anthem at Jimmy John's Field, volunteering at the local hospital and filling the house with music throughout the days. Anna is officially the youngest competitor to compete in Faith in Action of Oakland County's Dancing with the Stars event. She is excited to participate for a charity that does so much for the community.

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Faith in Action
3252 University dr.
Suite 140
Auburn Hills, MI 28326
PHONE- 248-820-3767
EMAIL : faithinactionoakland@gmail.com