Strictly Ted 2026

My names Shawleen and I'm a phlebotomist in the outpatient department at Sheffield Children's Hospital. I'm super excited to hit the practice floor with my dance partner Ken. I can't wait for the big night of dancing on the 22nd November.I'm raising money on behalf of The Ted Foundation. Ted was the son of my dear friend Katie. Ted died aged 6 of neuroblastoma and Katie and Richard setup the foundation in his honour. I can't think of a better cause to raise funds for.Hi, my name is Ken and I'm from Barnsley and have decided this year to pull on the shoes and sequins to raise money for an amazing foundation. Myself and Shawleen have come late to the party but are working hard to perfect our routines for the night. Please donate using the enclosed link. Every pound counts, so even if you only donate £1, that will go a long way to helping families going thru their worst nightmare. Thank you.Shawleen & Ken

Hi all and welcome to our Strictly Ted Fundraising page. I'm Ant, I've known the Kelly family from my time at school and couldn't turn down the opportunity to take part in this years Strictly Ted. I've always been passionate about community, supporting others and creating a positive impact in peoples lives. Team Ted does just that and im honoured to represent and shine a light on such an incredible foundation. Myself and Mia thank you for all your donations and support. I’m Mia, I graduated from Leeds Uni last year and moved home as I start my next chapter. I came across Team Ted when I went to support my mum dance in Strictly Ted 2025 and was inspired! I normally love to dance until the early hours in the clubs, especially Ibiza so this is going to be a huge challenge as it’s a little different to what I’m used to! Me and my dance partner Ant, need your support! Team Ted are an amazing charity doing incredible things for children and families facing the unimaginable, all of your donations will help them to continue to put a smile on children’s faces and provide precious memories for them on their cancer journey. Please help us to help them and, support us as we take to the dance floor to quickstep and jive for Team Ted!We look forward to seeing you at Strictly Ted 2026.

From Lindsay:Hi, I’m Lindsay! I was introduced to Strictly Ted by Jane my lovely work colleague and Jane has told me lots of great stuff about this wonderful experience from meeting new people and learning to do a ballroom dance whilst being part of something rather special. Jane knows I do some dancing in other styles & perform in dance shows but I was hesitant as I have never done any kind of ballroom dancing! Jane kept saying ‘you’ll be really good’ & ‘you will absolutely love it’ and so here I am 🙂I only really found out about what Team Ted actually do when I attended my first lesson. I was really touched to hear Ted’s story and to hear how they help other families today. I hope to do Team Ted proud 💙From Tom:I work in HR during the day and have never done anything like this before, which is a little daunting, but it is a for a great cause so I'm happy to be out of my comfort zone on this occasion. I can't promise I'll be the best dancer, I can't even promise I'll remember the routines, but I'll certainly give it my best.I've been friends with Teddy's grandma Sue and his Auntie Issy for many years through going to Lourdes and sadly my own family has a similar story so I know how important it is to raise funds to help families going through the same.Anything you can give will be appreciated as it will all make a difference.

💃 We’re dancing for Team Ted! 🕺❤️So apparently we thought it would be a good idea to sign ourselves up for a version of Strictly Come Dancing! 😂I did dance when I was younger (and when I say younger, I mean a very long time ago!), whereas Chris is very much a beginner. So while I may have a little bit of experience, he is being thrown straight into the world of sequins, choreography and questionable dance moves! 😂But there’s a really important reason why we’re doing it.We’re taking part to raise vital funds for Team Ted Foundation, a wonderful charity established in memory of Ted, who sadly lost his fight with neuroblastoma just before his 7th birthday.Team Ted supports children going through cancer treatment and, just as importantly, their families. They provide grants, create memory-making experiences and offer support to families who are facing what is quite simply one of the most difficult times imaginable.The work they do can make a huge difference to families when they need it most, helping them create precious memories together and taking away some of the financial and emotional pressures that come with having a seriously ill child.So, we’re going to put ourselves through the nerves, rehearsals, sore feet, questionable dance moves and probably a fair amount of laughing along the way, all in the hope that we can raise as much money as possible for this incredibly important cause. ❤️If you’re able to make a donation, no matter how big or small, we would be so incredibly grateful. Every penny will help Team Ted continue supporting children and families when they need it most.And if you know us, you’ll probably want to donate simply to see whether we actually manage to learn the steps! 😂💃🕺Thank you so much for supporting us, it really does mean a lot. ❤️Let’s dance for Ted. 💙