Dine & Dance with the Stars

No one wants to think about a seriously ill child. But when you need end-of-life care for a little one, you want the very best - and that’s Carousel Pediatric Care, a program of Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care. 

When interior designer Brooke Cinalli was invited to participate in the BMA Foundation’s annual Dine & Dance with the Stars event to raise funds and awareness for Carousel Pediatric Care and the BMA Foundation, she was all in. Pictured are Brooke and her professional dance partner, Patrick Stone.

Brooke wears a lot of hats: mom, wife, cancer survivor, former foster parent. And - for one night in June, 2026 - she’s a competitive dancer, in the running for a coveted mirrorball trophy during this dance competition. 

The dancer raising the most money for their charity is named Grand Champion and takes home a coveted mirrorball. Stars from Dancing with the Stars: Emma Slater, Sasha Farber, Gleb Savchenko, Britt Stewart and Artem Chigvintsev join in as judges, as well as perform and auction off dances with themselves.

Bringing to the event a deep empathy and a belief that communities are strongest when they care for one another, Brooke is in it to win it - for the kids. “I have neighbors who’ve benefited from the loving care provided by the Carousel program. I’ve heard complete strangers open up about their child’s stories. I’m honored to do this,” she says.