Owner I Nonno's Olive Tree Cafe Albion Park
Introducing local barista extraordinaire, Mario! As the owner and operator of Nonno’s Olive Tree Café, Mario has a love for coffee and people. In his workday, he will meet and serve a variety of people, and this has fueled his passion for interacting with his local community. He says that the best part of his job is that he gets to interact with his customers and meet new people.
Mario strives to put his time and energy into Nonno’s and likes to go out on each limb for his customers, he just hopes that he won’t pull a limb with his dance moves! He has joined Stars of Wollongong to make a difference and show his support for Cancer Council. While he has not had any dance experience, his wife sure thinks he can move, and we cannot wait to see him busting a move on the stage.
Let’s go Mario!
Dance Partner
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Kelsey HeycottBy day, Kelsey works as a physiotherapist for NSW Health and by night, Kelsey works as a dance teacher at KJ Dance. Kelsey’s dance carer began at the young age of 5 where she studied Classical Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary and Acrobatics. Growing up, Kelsey had a passion for teaching and has been a KJ dance teacher for the past 12 years. During her dance carer, Kelsey was involved in a number of local community dance projects including Southern Stars, Rock Eisteddfod and community theatre productions. Kelsey has proudly supported Dance for Cancer for the past 5 years. |
My Updates

Bronze sponsorship DRB Group
Thanks 🙏 very much to Richie Stanizzo and the DRB Group!! Your generosity will go a long way to helping this worthy cause
Bronze Sponsorship
I would love to extend my praise and gratitude to Richie Stanizzo from the DRB Group and the accounting team!!
Mother’s Day Raffle


Daffodil cupcakes fundraiser


Daffodil 🌼 cupcakes 🧁
Dear Sponsor,,
Post Easter dance lessons
Dear readers,
Intro
My dance 💃 genre Paso Doble/JazzThank you to my Sponsors

$4.14k
Silent Auction Funds

$2.5k
Nonno’s Olive Tree Cafe: Silver Sponsorship

$2.3k
Italian Festa Fundraiser

$1.31k
Italian Festa Raffle

$1.18k
Mother’s Day Raffle - Albion Park Community

$1.13k
People's Choice Funds

$1.02k
M & A Defrenza Pty Ltd
Numero uno

$1,000
Drb Group: Bronze Sponsorship

$750
De Frenza Salon Gymea (anita De Frenza)
Good luck in reaching your goal! ❤️

$520
Anonymous

$520
Calabria Centro Culturale
You are an amazing person Mario with a big heart Tanti Auguri

$515
Johnny’s Meat And Seafood

$500
Bostock Pools
Good Luck!

$500
Mark Egtberts
Well done Mario

$500
Stu Butler
You’re an inspiration brother.

$500
Woolworths Albion Park Easter Raffle

$410
Woolworths / Nonno’s Cupcake Fundraiser

$316.50
Federazione Cattolica Italiana
Auguri carissimi Mario

$313.20
Anonymous
From Andrew Shrimpton

$263.75
Pro Sound & Lighting
Best of Luck Mario,

$263.75
Brett Crilly
Well done Mario

$261
Anita De Frenza
Happy fund raising… hope your reach your goal 🙏

$250
Michael Rizzo
Good on you !

$250
Giovanna & Carmela
Wishing you good luck!. We look forward to seeing you on the night.

$250
Mike Ilias
All the best my man! Huge courage to get outta the comfort zone.

$211
Steven Peli

$211
Anonymous
Well done Mario, you are making everyone proud

$211
Robert Heycott
Fantastic effort Mario for a cause that is extremely close to our hearts at present. You and Kelsey have an awesome night.

$158.25
Michael Timpano
Bravo Mario!

$158.25
Connie Newnes
Good luck Mario, I'm sure you will do well

$158.25
Mitch

$156.60
Ana Molina
Thank you from a cancer survivor. xxx

$156.60
Anonymous

$105.50
Angela Maree Butler
Great job Mario

$105.50
Val Zanotto

$105.50
Anytime Fitness Albion Park

$105.50
Dom Chieffe

$105.50
Michael Hughes
Mate, you are a champion the world needs more people like you, a big heart giving back to our community.

$105.50
Gina Perri
Good luck Mario. Great to see you dancing for such a wonderful cause. All the best.

$105.50
Stephen Antonietta & Bianca Rowcliff
Such a worthwhile cause well done Mario

$105.50
City Beach Properties
Thank you for everything that you are doing. Especially for raising the awareness and money for such a wonderful charity. Best wishes for the night…💛

$105.50
Kim Goodhue
You’re amazing! 🥰

$105.50
Zia Anita E Famiglia
Mario sei grande numero uno Forza Mario❤️

$105.50
Paola Volpato

$105.50
Mick Cuda

$105.50
Pino Curcio
Well done Mario! Let’s see the Tarantella!

$104.40
Black Bear Creative
Good luck Mario!

$104.40
Anonymous

$104.40
Tina
You are an amazing person and member of our community. We wish you all the best. Have fun

$104.40
Alex Cockcroft
Brilliant work as always Mario!! Good luck .. can’t wait to silk those silky feet on the dance floor

$104.40
Raffaele Mastroianni
Tanti auguri cugi xxx all the very best and goodluck

$104.40
Rod And Bianca
Fantastic to see Great Community Leadership bringing awareness and raising funds for a great cause. Legendary effort Mario.

$104.40
Angela Maree Butler
Good on you Mario and good luck ❤️❤️❤️

$100
Mum And Dad
Well done and Good luck Mario. You are doing yourself and your family proud x

$100
Cristina Carvana
Well done Mario! Good luck with the journey for such a worthy cause. You are such a wonderful person 👏👏

$100
Jorge And Rosie

$100
Vito Rizzo Panorama House

$100
Graziella
So honoured to know you and call you my lifelong childhood friend!! You truly are a STAR! This is a wonderful cause and I’m 100% sure you will give this your full potential!! Move over Fred Astaire and Tom Holland, MARIO IS IN THE HOUSE! Bravo 👏🏽

$100
Carol Griffin
What a great cause. Your such a kind man. Good luck x

$100
Jeffrey Butler

$100
Paul Marchesi
Well done Mario Much appreciation of your support to an important cause. Well done 😊

$100
Mike T Real Estate
A true gentleman with a great heart. All the best Legend.

$100
Ray White Dapto

$100
Nonno’s Olive Tree Cafe
Mario we are so proud of you and know that you will do us all proud. What a fantastic opportunity especially doing something you love

$70
The Villellas
Good luck for a great cause! Love always the Manfre's, Zia Maria villella, the divito's and the Raccanello's

$63.30
Anonymous
Well done Mario! This is for cupcakes and raffle tickets!

$60
Antonio Mastroianni
Go Mario, break a leg!!!

$55
Anonymous

$52.75
Kaz Childs
Go get 'em, tiger! :D

$52.75
Natasha Panetta - Fellow Star & Cupcake Lover ?
Supporting and sharing on the love of food

$52.75
Anonymous
Excellent work Mario well done

$52.75
Jessica
Good on you Mario💛

$52.75
Jormanainen
Great cause. Well done Mario with your family and team. Enjoy all. Love.

$52.75
The Katzikis Family
What an amazing effort Mario, well done. Best of luck xx

$52.75
Sueanne Bennett
Congratulations Mario on your awesome effort. Have a great night🕺💃🍾🍾

$52.75
Antonio & Rosa Villella
We are super proud of you Mario well done

$52.75
Stephen Jones
Good on you Mario. Pleased to support you in this cause

$52.75
Kathleen Hilton
All the very best Mario!!

$52.75
Anonymous

$52.75
Luigi & Chantell Villella
Well done Mario!!!

$52.75
Ian Mcbeath
Well done mate

$52.75
Maria & Paul Mastroianni
You are a true inspiration Mario xx

$52.75
Caterina Sacco
You are amazing Mario. Best wishes xx

$52.75
Ester Lappos
Keep up the amazing work your doing 👏 👏👏 well done

$52.75
Caterina Calci

$52.75
Gisella Villella
Good luck MarioXX

$52.75
Daniela Carey
Hi Mario, 12 cupcakes for pick up Thursday morning @ 7.30am 28/4. Thank you

$52.75
Wendy Arrighi
You are kind hearted, and an inspiration to all, especially your family I am sure. Keep on enjoying life Mario 🎊🙏

$52.75
Liz Slack
Congratulations on such a fantastic job done raising funds for cancer. Best of luck for you big dance 💃 🕺

$52.75
Emina
Go Mario , always a gentleman and now a legend on the dance floor!!

$52.20
Stephanie Vodnik

$52.20
Daniela Carey

$52.20
Lena Alla
Well done Mario great cause

$52.20
Giovanna Cardamone
Proud to support such a great cause and a generous person with so much community spirit. Good luck Mario!

$52.20
Maria And Robert Mastroianni
All the best Mario, have a great time

$52.20
Tonia
Love your work!

$52.20
Ralph Mastroianni
Good luck Mario in achieving your fundraising goals

$52.20
Anna Benvenuto
Well done Mario

$52.20
Lynn Griffiths
Wishing you a great night dancing, I know you will light up the floor. Cancer has touched many lives and our family knows the sadness of it, thank you for giving up your time for the cause xx

$52.20
Charmaine Tatton
All the best Mario with those fabulous dancing feet🕺

$52.20
Donna Laina
Good luck, Mario !!!

$52.20
Anthony
good luck mate.From Anthony at Anthony's barber shop albion park

$52.20
Liz Hartigan
Good on you mario , can’t wait to see your dance 🕺 moves

$52.20
Nicole Goodway

$52.20
Tammy
Awesome work Mario you go get ‘em

$52.20
Anthony Hilton
Well done Mario! I hope you remember some of the Latin moves from your wedding reception.👍🏻

$52.20
Sueanne Bennett
Have a fabulous time!

$52.20
Mili Del Turco

$52.20
Narelle Pietrobelli
Only because you said your wearing a dress.

$50
Wendy Duffy
Well done Mario

$50
Linda Fleming
Congratulations Mario

$50
Natalina Raso Efamiglia
Forza Mario tanti auguri dalla cugina Natalina e famiglia ❤️

$50
Maria & Renato Villella

$50
Dominic Lavalle

$50
Pam Maranesi
Well done Mario!

$50
Michelle Littlemore & Family

$50
Cathy Cox
Go you good thing. Lots of love “Rex”

$50
Donna Mckenzie
Thank you Mario xxx

$50
The Pearson Family
Well done!!!! ⭐️

$50
Sheikh
Hi Mario, All the best.

$50
Jeff Rice
Go get them mario.

$42.20
Jacqueline Berriman
Dance the night away and have a blast. One order of cupcakes please ☺️

$42.20
Anonymous

$42
James Mastro
Ciao dude

$41.76
Carmela Raschilla
Great cause ! Good luck Mario

$31.65
Hunt Family
The cupcakes look amazing.

$31.65
Delma

$31.32
Charmaine Tatton
Charmaine Tatton 7 cup cakes Pick up 27th

$30
Hannah
Thanks for the delicious cupcakes! 🧁

$30
Luca Mastroianni
donation

$26.38
Stephanie Luttikhuizen
Good luck Mario

$26.38
Teresa ,antonio E Famiglia
Forza Mario sempre in gamba ce la fai dalla cugina Teresa Antonio e famiglia ❤️

$26.38
Denise Cortesi
Great joß…it is definitely for a really good cause

$26.38
Vlad Gjorgjijoski
Well done great job

$26.38
Sarah Hilton
Congratulations and all the very best you are a beautiful human if being hope you do well

$26.38
Christina Martin
All the Best Mario. Dancing for an amazing charity. Tanti Auguri xx

$26.38
Ornella Scavarelli

$26.38
Bobbie English
Go Mario

$26.10
Craig P
Great work Mario, you are a true legend.

$26.10
Jeff Lark

$26.10
Daniela Brecely Di Noro
Great cause! Great dancing!

$26.10
Darryl Carrette
Dance big fella, dance

$25
Marianne Saliba
Good on you Mario. You are a real champion of the community.

$25
Melisa Pennimpede
Raffle tickets 20 Well done Mario.

$25
Matthew Delaney
All best to you Mario

$25
Grazia Curcio
Bravo Mario!

$21.10
Madison Sequeira
Raffle tickets - KJ dance 20 tickets 0409142294

$21.10
Emina
A true champion!!!

$20.88
Bec Shute
4 cupcakes 27Wednesday have fun

$10.55
Chris Bingham
We’ll done Mario

$10.55
Jade W
Raffle Tickets 10 for $10 - Jade W - KJ Dance

$10.44
Jazz Hamlet Coaching
Good luck Mario! I’m sure you’ll have the best time and for such a great cause. :)

$10.44
Steph Carter
Dance your heart out Mario! X Steph.

$10.44
Anonymous
Your a treasure Mario. Have fun and best wishes to all on the night

$10.44
Donna Smitj

$10