The Party: The American Lung Association raised more than hosted $335,000 during its annual “Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars” event at the Charleston Gaillard Center. In keeping with the “License to Breathe” theme, community leaders paired with professionals from International Ballroom Dance Studios, with Trudy Billings being crowned as the Celebrity Dancer Champion for her daring pasodoble.
Overheard: “When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.”—emcee and ABC News 4 anchor Katy Solt
Highlight: Local chef Brett McKee being honored asVolunteer of the Year. His last-ever charity auction dinner was the highest-selling auction item of the night.
Beneficiary: American Lung Association
