Support Worksop's Laura as she goes Strictly style for children with cancer
A young mum from Carlton-in-Lindrick is slipping on her dance shoes in a Strictly-style competition to raise money for a cause close to her heart.
Laura Cannadine will glam up to compete against 11 other couples at the Crowne Plaza, Sheffield, on November 22, as part of Strictly Ted 2026, to support the Team Ted Foundation for children under 18 who are undergoing cancer treatment.
Laura, 32, said: "I appreciate it's very close to Christmas, however, this is such a special cause to me, which is why I'm doing it and asking people to support me."
The foundation was set up in memory of Teddy Kelly of Rotherham, who sadly lost his battle with neuroblastoma in April, 2024, just before his seventh birthday, explained Laura.
The Team Ted Foundation was set up by his parents, Richard and Katie Kelly, to support children who have cancer, and their families.
"It provides vital financial grants, gifts and memory-making experiences, helping families through some of the most unimaginably difficult times," added Laura.
"I have known Ted's grandmother, Sue Kelly, for most of my life, and so really want to help the charity with its work."
Laura, who was a keen dancer in her years prior to going to university, has been partnered with Dominik Taylor, 26, for the competition, and said training at Dinnington two to three times a week has gone really well so far.
It's been a real commitment for her as she has a busy schedule with two children, Sophie, three, and Theo, one, with fiancee Lewis Hayward.
"We'll be doing the jive and the quickstep in the competition," she added. "I'm feeling generally optimistic but am nervous at the same time."
Stunning hire costumes for the competition have been offered to the female dancers for free by the Gillian Banks Theatre School.
The family moved back to Carlton in Lindrick recently after a spell living in North Wales, and Laura hopes to return to her career as a primary school teacher soon.
Daughter Sophie is already following in her mum's footsteps as a pupil at Rebecca's Dance Studio in Shireoaks.
Support Laura and Dominik in their efforts at https://www.goodhub.com/go/lauraanddominik