April 10, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
About DWLAS
Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars presented by Old National Bank was an INCREDIBLE success!
Over 700 of you showed up to support affordable housing in the Brainerd Lakes Area, and together we raised over $130,000—a RECORD for this event! 🎉🏡
CONGRATULATIONS to our winners: 🏆 People’s Choice Award: Gary & Kara Griffin 🏆 Fundraiser Extraordinaire: Bob & Shanna Gerads
To ALL our amazing dancers—you brought energy, heart, and passion to that stage. To our sponsors, volunteers, and every single person who bought a ticket, donated, or voted—THANK YOU for believing in this mission and building hope for a Lakes Area family.
Below are two buttons to download photos from the evening!
Meet the Dancers
Shanna & Bob
Bekah & Adam
Aubrey & Dan
Gary & Kara
Jess
Jessica & Paul
Dani & Kris
Tim
The Incredibuddies
Tess & Brian
Thank You Event Sponsors!
You can also support the event through sponsorships, which help cover the essential costs that make this night possible. Sponsorship funds go toward catering, décor, production, and all the behind-the-scenes details that bring the show to life, allowing our dancers’ fundraising to go directly to Habitat’s housing work. By becoming a sponsor, you’re not only helping create a memorable community event—you’re investing in the success of an evening that uplifts families across the Lakes Area.
Sponsor Levels
Sponsor Category:
Beam of Strength
$500
4 VIP Event Tickets
Company Logo on Marketing Materials, Website, and Social Media
Sponsor Category:
Window of Opportunity
$1,000
6 VIP Event Tickets
Company Logo on Marketing Materials, Website, and Social Media
Sponsor Category:
Key to the Future
$2,500
8 VIP Event Tickets
Company Logo on Marketing Materials, Website, and Social Media
Sponsor Board to Sign
Name Mention on WJJY Community Focus
Team Building Day with Lunch
Sponsor Category: Dream Builder
$6,000
10 VIP Event Tickets
Company Logo on Marketing Materials, Website, and Social Media
Sponsor Board to Sign
Name Mention on WJJY Community Focus
Team Building Day with Lunch
Primary Signage at Event
Our 2026 DWLAS Sponsors
