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Church, Ministry Kick Up Heels at Fundraiser (Photos)

Tinley Park's Family Harvest Church held its third annual Dancing for the Stars fundraiser March 8 as part of the 30th anniversary of its partnership with Robb Thompson Ministries.

 
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Steve Adalpe celebrates winning the third annual Dancing for the Stars event on March 8, 2013. Courtesy Anthony Thompson
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Steve Adalpe celebrates winning the third annual Dancing for the Stars event on March 8, 2013.
Ana Martinez, who is part of the Family Harvest Church's staff, was the runner-up at the third annual Dancing for the Stars event on March 8, 2013.
Pastor Robb Thompson (left) and Mayor Ed Zabrocki.
Amateur dancer Michelle Patierno performs with a dancer from Fred Astaire Dance Studios at the third annual Dancing for the Stars on March 8, 2013.

Amateur and professional dancers hit the floor at the Tinley Park Convention Center on March 8 to raise money for worthy causes and celebrate an anniversary.

Family Harvest Church and Robb Thompson Ministries held the third annual Dancing for the Stars fundraiser, an event that generates donations for clean water projects, dental clinics and orphanages in Uganda, Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, South Africa and India. This year, the dance contest also help celebrate the 30th anniversary between then church and the ministry.

The competition pairs professionally trained local dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios with amateur dancers, who train for 12 weeks and represent one of the fundraising projects. Dancers are judged on their performance scores and how much they generated in donations.

Here are the results from the event:

  • Winner: Steve Adalpe, who represented Never Again orphanage in Kampala, Uganda. He didn't have the best dance score, but he earned the most donations. Adalpe, 26, works as technical trainer for research at the University of Chicago.
  • Runner-up: Ana Martinez, who represented a project in Mexico and the church's mission team. Martinez, 45, had the best dance score of the night. She also has been on the church's staff since 1999.

Check the article's media gallery for photos from the Dancing for the Stars event.

 

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concerned

5:03 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Rob Thompson has long been known as con-man and a crook. How many other pastors do you know that drive a black Ferrari to church on Sunday?

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mr joe

5:03 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

looks like the mayor of tinley park was there too. he isnt much better. lets the village pw director drive a village owned car to tenn using free gas from the village pumps,

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Anthony Thompson

10:34 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Wow, brilliant event, first class! The silent auction was fantastic even though I missed out on the Blackhawk tickets. :( Kudos to Ana Martinez and Steve Aldape, incredible dancing.

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concerned

8:13 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Rob Thompson spent most of his adult life as a UPS driver in Oak Lawn until he learned how to be a phony preacher and cheat his congregation members out of their life savings. All of his ministry degrees are from phony unaccredited institutions. He probably made a fortune on this affair.

Pat C.

10:37 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Rob Thompson, Ed Zabrocki.....birds of a feather.

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Tom Nestor

10:47 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

What a great event! I won a couple prizes from the silent auction, and the best part is the money is going to missions. The dancing was phenomenal, the venue was great, and it was a blessing to be with about 500 fellow believers. Great job Pastor Robb and FHC for another great event. Those countries will be blessed with the donations made by all in attendance. God bless!

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Dustin Blay

10:48 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Very Nice!!! Dancing for the Stars = Success and and thank you Mayor Zabrocki for taking time out of your busy schedule to join us for a very special evening... Go Steven Aldape!!

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Krystle

10:53 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Ana Martinez did such a GREAT JOB!!! Perfect Score!!!! AND Congrats to Steve!!!! I always have so much fun! I really enjoyed the beautiful new venue too... FHC always has great events :-)

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Lindsey B.

10:58 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Thank you Robb Thompson for hosting this fundraiser for Missions around the world. It was an incredible night filled with thoughtfulness and hope. Thank you for making a difference.

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Amanda Fico

11:01 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Amazing event for a great cause that benefits so many people around the world! Gets better every year! Thank you Tinley Park for supporting such a wonderful cause!

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Kathleen Nestor

11:02 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Once again, FHC put on another great event! It was a great turn out, but more importantly, we raised money for countries in need. Also, job well done to our dancers... Go Ana and Steve... Well done Pastor Robb and FHC Team!

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Ana Luisa Iglesias Martinez

11:05 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Hats off to the Robb Thompson Ministries team for putting together such an awesome event!! The children's dance team rocked it!
An amazing cause, an amazing night! It was so fun to be a part of it!

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Chrysta D

11:06 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I really enjoyed this event! My friend Steve Aldape won! And all the other dancers did amazing!!!! It was a fun event...dancing, food, entertainment.... All for a GREAT cause. Robb Thompson Ministries does great work all over the world.

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Ericka Vaughn Lashley

11:07 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The event was WONDERFUL!!! So great to see people giving of their time and talents to raise money for oversees missions. Thanks to Dr. Robb Thompson and Mayor Zabrocki for setting an example in our community!

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Malachi K

11:12 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Great event. Great cause. Good food. Good dancin.

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Love INC of Tinley

11:22 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I had so much fun! What a great night out and all for a great cause! Thank you RTM for making a difference in the world. And it was so wonderful to see the Mayor support one of the local churches!

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Steven A

11:23 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Bum buh buh bum... Wow I can't believe I won!! What a great time at the event... The dancers were great and so was the auction. We also raised funds for many missions around the world that help education children, save lives and give people a chance at life... What an honor to win!

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patty

11:31 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This event was amazing! Congratulations to all the dancers! I really enjoyed watching Jacques show off some of his South African moves!! Not too often do I have the opportunity to go out with our family and friends to a wonderful event and have FUN and at the same being able to contribute to projects that are making a difference around the world! I look forward to next year's event. Thank you Mayor Zabrocki for joining us and being part of the highlights for the night.

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Michelle Jones Staples Irions

11:54 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

This was my 3rd year attending and this event gets better every year! I can't wait for the next! Thanks to Pastor Robb and team for all of your hard work and your heart for missions.

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David Lacher

12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

My Family and I had a great time. RTM knocked one out of the ballpark again. Great Job to all the Dancers. All for a great cause...www.robbthompson.org

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Erin Lashley

12:23 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Loved the dancing! Loved the food! Love the atmosphere...so fun to watch all the dancers be out of their element.

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John Martinez

12:46 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Great event, glad to be a part of helping people around the world!! Glad to see everyone have a great time for a great cause...good to do SOMETHING then nothing.

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Jacques Jacobs

1:39 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I can't believe I lost! Then again, what was I thinking!? Thank you RTM for touching the world!

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Jimmy two times

2:41 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I was going to get the papers, get the papers and I stumbled across this article. I don't know about you's, but anytime I see a church raisin' funds for the needy, it's a good ting... Hats off to Dr. Robb and the crew...

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jim f.

3:06 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

With humility, it is an honor and a priviledge to have a spiritual leader such as Pastor Robb Thompson. If I were to list ALL the wonderful blessings that have come into my family since being invited to Family Harvest Church, there would be few that can relate.
This celebration was one of many that will bless so many less fortunate around the world. To all that made this event a great success......THANK YOU!
JF

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Patty Plante

3:28 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

What a great use of funds - helping those in need. I have personally gone on these trips and can say thousands have been helped over the years. Thank you Mayor Zabrocki for making the time to come out and for all you do for our community.

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Nancy Shannon

3:52 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Congratulations on doing such a great job RTM - the world can see the love and generosity you display while having fun doing it!
You set a goal and achieved it in excellence!

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Andy S

6:05 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

What a great time! Super fun night!! It was an honor to be apart such a great fundraiser. Thank You RTM! Touching people around the world Producing lasting change..

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JJR

10:48 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I would like to know under whose auspices he was ordained and what ACTUAL charities received the donations. Also, what percentage of the proceeds were donated compared to overhead? No facts in this article, but plenty of happy-clappy comments.

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Esther Sullivan

11:25 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I've attended this event every year, and this was probably the best one yet! It was fun to see a friend of mine win, and what young girl would turn down an excuse to dress up and go out with the girls on a Friday night? It was a smash! I look forward to next year.

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JJR

10:30 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013

Wow, a few pointed questions and not one answer. No one replies. Lots of positive commenters but then they all disappear, lending credence to my theory that these comments were a staged event. Yeah, it bugs me.

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JJR

11:18 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2013

I can't wait to see all these good people participate in the next Patch conversation. They could bring some balance. #dontholdyourbreath #totallystaged

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