Chris Atkinson

Stars of Ballina 2024

Chris is a proud Ballina local who loves his family, his business and living an active lifestyle. A little nervous about hitting the dance floor in November, he is excited to help raise awareness and much-needed funds for cancer research, prevention, and support.

As CEO and a partner of longstanding, local accounting and business advisory firm Collins Hume, Chris champions small business as the backbone of the community. Known for his passion for strategic planning and meticulous execution, he inspires and encourages business owners to achieve their version of success.

This fundraising event not only aligned with Chris personally but professionally with all four of Collins Hume’s partners onboard to support it. Employing 28 staff, the firm has an ethos of ‘giving more than we receive’, supporting several local charity groups and sporting teams and partnering with global initiatives such as 1% FOR THE PLANET, Business for Good (B1G1), Climate Neutral and Sustainable Development Goals.

At home, Chris is husband to successful local stylist and sports coach Selina, and father to three beautiful daughters aged 15 to 22 who challenge and inspire him every day. When Chris isn’t at the office or with family and friends at home, you can find him mountain biking, adventure riding or training in the gym for his next gruelling, competitive fitness event.

Like most people, Chris’ family, and many of his friends, have experienced the profound and lasting impacts of cancer. Selina’s mother is a brave survivor, beating breast cancer not once but twice, which Chris says was a daunting and emotional journey for the entire family.

 

Supporters can donate to his fundraising page and keep an eye on Collins Hume social media pages for all the latest news and fundraising updates.

My Updates

🪩 ONE MORE SLEEP 🌟

Without giving too much away, we’re thrilled to share some behind-the-scenes snaps of us sweeping through rehearsals like pros! 🧹 🕺💃 We've been putting in countless hours, perfecting our dance routine! Thank you for all your support—please donate and help make it an unforgettable night! 🙌 💚 See more pics at https://www.instagram.com/collinshume/ @maree_white_dance

🎉 Update from Chris: It’s Getting Real! 🎉

Well, here I am outside Ballina RSL—only 3 weeks until they cue the music and 8 of us local “stars” put our dance skills to the test! Just need to keep my dance practice up 😊. Nearly got the costume sorted too — there’s no turning back once you’re committed to a costume fitting, right? I’d love your support to blast our fundraising goal through the roof. Every dollar makes a huge impact for Cancer Council’s research, prevention, and care programs. Let’s make all these dance moves worth it! 👉 Please donate to support the cause: https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/fundraisers/chrisatkinson/stars-of-ballina Thank you for cheering us on 🕺🪩

Still Time to Support Chris as Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer

The Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer event is just around the corner, and it's a sell-out hit!


This year, Chris and his pro dance coach, Maree, are stepping up to the challenge and dancing their hearts out for a cause that impacts millions.


Although tickets are now sold out, you can still join in the fight against cancer by supporting Chris and Maree online. Read how: https://www.collinshume.com/post/still-time-to-support-chris-in-the-stars-of-ballina-dance-for-cancer

This is where I need your help!

Now, dancing is definitely NOT my thing, especially since they’ve teamed me up with a professional ballerina, Maree White (mareewhitedance.com and @maree_white_dance) who has graciously taken me under her wing with great positivity and energy. I would usually prefer the gym or helping you create awesome business success BUT cancer touches so many lives and it’s for a great cause, so I feel pretty honoured to be a part of it. 

First dance lesson!

Hard Work Begins as Maree and I Prepare for the Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer. Read more https://www.collinshume.com/post/hard-work-begins-as-maree-and-chris-prepare-for-the-stars-of-ballina-dance-for-cancer

Collins Hume Proudly Supports Stars of Ballina

The Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer will be held on Friday 22 November with all proceeds going towards cancer research, prevention and support services. Follow Chris and Maree's journey here, or on our socials, and support their fundraising efforts.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2.8k

Collins Hume

$2.02k

Adrian Gooley Nr Flooring

$1.02k

Michael Lambrou

Well done mate. I believe in you and your abilities. All for a good cause.

$671

Selina Atkinson

Go Chris we think this is an amazing cause, love from your girls

$520

Christine Johnston

$500

Bh Mining And Civil

All the best with the dancing skills Chris, great cause to get involved with, enjoy the fun night

$263.75

Warwick Fletcher

LEGEND!!!

$263.75

May Marr

$263.75

East Coast Building Consultants Pty Ltd

$263.75

Field Directional Drilling

$263.75

Lawson Surveys

$263.75

Shawn Bishop

Good on you mate, happy to help out.

$250

Parkway Drive

$211

Gildo & Michelle

Go Chris lots of love and support Gildo and Michelle

$211

Anonymous

$211

Nathan Mills

Go you good thing!!

$200

Sure Hygiene Services

Go well Chris and Maree! Looking forward to seeing you both go for it on the D Floor!

$200

Headlands Netball Club

We believe in you Chris, you’ll bring down the house! Thanks for all Collins and Hume and yourself do for our Club. Go dance like no one is watching. Alex, Jane and Selina

$158.25

Stella Lara And Martha

Go dad, from all your girls

$158.25

Karina & Co

$105.50

Random Dude

Shine bright like a diamond

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Anonymous

Well Done Chris

$105.50

Marcon Consultancy Pty Ltd

Good luck with it all Chris, can't wait to see some footage

$105.50

Matt Kehoe

Whatever you do. Don't drop the Ballerina.

$105.50

R&s Muller Enterprise P/l

$105.50

Jimmy And Ab's

Shred the rug Chris

$105.50

John And Liz

Good luck great cause

$105.50

Anonymous

Good luck Chris, please send me a link to see you dance!

$105.50

Selina Atkinson

Go Chris, i'm proud of you for having a crack at this, and raising money for a great cause.

$105.50

Naomi & Hugh

Well done Super Star! What a fantastic cause & effort!

$105.50

Tara Thambimuthu

Good on you Chris, let's see those twinkle toes!

$105.50

Travel Dine Stay

Sending our support from Belgrade, Serbia.

$105.50

Jason Moffett

I cannot make this event but please tell me it is going to be live streamed? :D

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Scotty

Enjoy mate. It'll be fun!

$105.50

Beauty Therapy By Tobi Lee

$105.50

Wendy Moore

Hope this amazing event will be televised!

$105.50

Glenda And Ian Murray

Go twinkle toes

$105.50

Gregg Potter

I can’t wait to see this mate ! Good on u 👍

$105.50

Rod Sironen Constructions

Well done Chris - love your work and your dancing

$105.50

Andrew Mulcahy

video please!

$105.50

Ecoprint Supplies

great cause

$105.50

Newton Denny Chapelle

$105.50

All Glass Byron Bay

Good luck Chris!

$105.50

Kerri Watts

$105.50

Rae Kirkland

Good luck.

$100

Ryan And Carly Webber

Great stuff mate, what an asset to the community you are

$100

Mark Holton

Great work Chris. Go them mate!

$100

Caesar's Cartage

$100

Anonymous

Think quick steps, not duck (creek) waddles. Ha ha. Go get em!

$53.25

Justin And Rachael Mills

Great stuff mate. Goodluck!

$52.75

Whenua Oner

$52.75

Mark And Andrea Goodwin

Good luck Chris! Andrea and Mark

$52.75

Shaz & Adrian Lotz

✨Go get em, Twinkle Toe’s🕺✨

$52.75

Justin Stockham

You have more steps than the opera house Chris. Good luck.

$52.75

Rob & Jen Webber

You got this Chris!

$52.75

Ali Jones

Good on you Chris! Great cause and have a fun night. Cheers Ali x

$52.75

Jason Stewart

I wanna see a classical Arabesque followed up by a Pirouette at some point in the routine.....

$52.75

Integrated Site Design

$52.75

Darren Beardow

Good luck mate.

$52.75

Crawford Giles & Associates

$52.75

Kim Fitzgibbon

🕺🏻You will be great 🕺🏻

$52.75

Nerida Byron

Such a superstar all round! Go Chris - you got this!

$52.75

Georgie And Gus Clark

Good on you Ako Such a great cause. All the best and above all have fun. Your girls must be very proud of you 👏

$52.75

Ron And Shirl

Go Chris!!

$26.38

Lindsay Christopher Wood

$26.38

Ralph Lohse

WELL DONE CHRIS

$26.38

L Doubikin

$26.38

Peter Boyce

Good luck mate!

$26.38

Lois Buckett

See you on the dance floor Chris. Lois

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Nathan Mcgrath

Well done Chris, a great cause.

$26.38

Annette Law

Fabulous cause, all the best!

$26.38

Terrie Costello

Hope it goes well - great effort for such a worthwhile cause. Good luck too!

$25

Renew Group

Break a leg you guys! You're going to tear up the dancefloor!

$21.10

Fiona Spinks

Go Chris!