Terri Lofgren

Stars of Ballina 2024

Originally from Queensland, Terri came to beautiful Ballina in 2010 for a holiday and stayed for the lifestyle. After testing out other fitness facilities, Terri joined Curves Ballina as in 2015 because she had heard that were like a "local family to the new women in the area".  But she also saw that Curves Ballina loved to help the Northern Rivers Area with their many fundraising events, especially for the local Cancer Council.

When she joined Curves, Terri's health issues, that forced her early retirement, improved immensely. And she quickly realised her regular strength training workouts made a huge difference with her physical and mental health but equally as important, her social health. Knowing very few local people, Terri began a coffee chat group after her gym sessions which incidentally has escalated over the years allowing strong friendships to evolve whilst supporting our local cafes and barista's. Terri now has many local friends and enjoys a busy social life within our Curves & Ballina community.

Fast forward to January 2023, when Terri's enthusiasm as a "Curvette" caught the eye of owner, Maxene, her life as a coach began.

Being part of team, Terri quickly understood the impact that Curves Ballina has had over the last 19 years within our local community. Founder of Curves International (1992), Gary Haevin was a very religious man and as part of his Franchise he had hoped that all owners/members involved would always take pride in their contribution to their community health.

Terri loves to dance! She is seen at the local Cherry Street Sports club every week doing the dance she loves best. And when approached to partake in this "Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer", she never hesitated.

Sadly, Terri has endured many encounters of cancer in her inner circle. She lost her best friend Sam, along with too many relatives but she is thrilled to be living with many close survivors in her life, especially her husband George, her "Boss" Suzie B and her "paypal" Maxene McVie (Curves Ballina Owner).

Terri said “I pray that we can find a cure in my lifetime. I don’t want my grandchildren to have to deal with this. “

In light of all the losses we have all endured, Terri and Curves Ballina are eager to continue to contribute to the Cancer Council's mission of raising awareness & promoting prevention strategies.

VOTE (1) Terri Lofgren 😊

My Updates

IT'S FINALLY HERE! NO MORE SLEEPS!

I'd like to thank Cancer Council for spicing up the fundraising event this year. Bringing our awesome Ballina community together makes me feel very proud.
Best wishes to all the other dancers. It's going to be such a fun night. 

OMG.....it's so close!

So many emotions have been felt through this journey. 
In no particular order these are:- thrilled, blessed, cheerful, confident, strong, involved, nervous, jittery, grateful, nervous, satisfied, dynamic, important, successful, exhausted, pained, exhausted and exhausted but the journey has been totally worth it. 

Look at how much money we have raised so far and add this total to our last 2 years of Biggest Morning Tea Events -
2023 = $13,010 
2024 = $4609 
THAT'S A WHOPPING $37,619!!!!!
And let's not forget all the kms walked and money raised over 10 Relay for Life - definitely over $100K........good on us! 

Have we finished with this fundraiser???? I hope more people will donate leading up to the finale on Friday night. 

I'm so grateful for having my workplace members and especially my Personal Assistant, owner of Curves, Maxene along with my Boss, Suzie b and awesome member "Maggie Rose" taking the on the enormous task of selling raffle tickets, organising the members to sell raffle tickets, seeking on-line donations but especially my Business Sponsors who readily and enthusiastically jumped on board to help kick cancer's butt. 

Thank you again to
Brigid and Jack Chapman for donating the First Prize in our Major Raffle - 7-night stay at Mantra, Hervey Bay
Ramada for their kind donation of a 2-night stay at their Motel
Northern Rivers Therapy - Nat, for your massage donation
Gaia Health Resort - Dinner for 2 at their Award Winning Restaurant
Curves Ballina - donating 3 months gym membership

Maxene McVie from CURVES Ballina - GOLD SPONSOR
Danny Singh from SALTBUSH BAR AND GRILL, - BRONZE SPONSOR
Pauline and Michael Shay from LJ HOOKER, - BRONZE SPONSOR
HARVEY NORMAN - BRONZE SPONSOR and
Tracy and Kevin from KOALA FARMS - BRONZE SPONSOR
FINAL DANCE REHERSAL TONIGHT....please wish me luck. 

See you all on the other side at the RSL tomorrow night.
After that, I can sleep and stop counting money :-)

With much warmth and love, 
Dancing Star, Terri xoxox

Only 3 more sleeps

Money Money Money

Have fun using the money Cancer Council . 

RAFFLE DRAW DONE AND DUSTED. NOW TO FOCUS ON DANCE DANCE DANCE

NOW TO FOCUS ON DANCE DANCE DANCE AND MORE DANCE. 

Not long now.....only 3 more sleeps!

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS....
Our organised fundraising through Sponsorships and Raffle ticket selling is now over.
Many thanks to EVERYONE for helping Terri raise as much as we did.....we are very satisfied with our total raised of $17,067.
But guess what, friends of Curves Ballina....it ain't over yet.
If you haven't had the chance to contribute, we'd still love your help before the big event Stars of Ballina Dance for Cancer this Friday.
On-line donations can be made via this link
Also, People's Choice Award is up for grabs.
Please vote for Terri via this number 0476 000 111

Not long now.

Big night on Friday. 
HUMONGOUS Raffle draw at 8.15am this Wednesday. Yes, we still have more tickets to sell. So, please don't be shy!

5 more sleeps

Sneak Peak of my dance moves

Please scroll down all the way passed my beautiful response in donations to see Darryl and me in action at my favourite working place....Curves Ballina  1/8 Martin Street. 

WOO HOO GOAL REACHED

Feeling pretty excited that I have reached my goal. Wasn't expecting that. Let's see what the last two days before our raffle draws brings in. 

MY AWESOME SPONSORS!

I'd like to thank my sponsors in raising a mammoth total of $4800 in this fight to kick cancers butt. 

CURVES BALLINA
SALTBUSH
LJ HOOKER
HARVEY NORMAN
KOALA FARMS 

AWESOME RAFFLE PRIZES UP FOR GRABS.

People of Ballina, have you got your raffle tickets yet? 
Our 2 raffles are being drawn on Wednesday 20th at 8.45am. 
So, there is still time to drop into the gym at 1/8 Martin Street to buy that potential raffle ticket (s). 

MAJOR RAFFLE AS PICTURED
MINOR RAFFLE -  12 months of bread for free from Bakers Delight!

Not long now. just keep dancing !

Just keep dancing just keep dancing

Last week of dance lessons. Feeling excited.

Let the fun begin

Thanks to my boss, Maxene, my workplace, CURVES BALLINA, after hours will now be my dancing place. 
Wish me luck. 

Ballina Curves

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.94k

Curves Fundraising

$1.8k

Maxene Mcvie

$1.74k

Raffle Ticket Sales

You are such a champion. Thanks for being so brave

$1.55k

Raffle Tickets Etc Fundraising

The momentum is just starting

$1,000

Curves Ballina Sponsorship

$1,000

Darryl And The Hot Rods

Rock and roll all the way to top Terri. You are such an inspiration.

$802

Final Raffle Ticket Sales

$535

Just Keep Dancing

Just keep dancing just keep dancing

$520

Abamax Pty Ltd

You are such a brave woman. Awesome effort in your fundraising.

$500

Harvey Norman Ballina

$500

Lj Hooker Ballina

$500

Saltbush Bar & Grill Sponsorship

$500

Koala Farms

$500

Curves Ballina Members' Efforts

Raffle ticket sales

$434.30

Fundraising Efforts

$263.75

Anonymous

Keep up the great work team Terri

$263.75

George

Very proud of you my darling Terri. You rock

$263.75

Al Mitchelton

My wife died of cancer. Hope this helps to save future lives

$211

Kerry Rippon

$211

Juice It Up

Best of luck

$208

Letsmakeit80000:-)

You absolutely rocked tonight Terri. Congratulations.

$200

Fundraising Efforts

$200

John, Louise, Helen And Emma

$200

Max And Ann Mcvie

$197

Anonymous

$150

Maxene Mary Mcvie

$123.43

Trudy George

So proud of you mum. Proud of the fundraising, the learning and rehearsals you consistently do. And for being vulnerable, up there on the stage in front of a crowd who will be cheering you on. All for an amazing cause for Cancer Council Australia.

$120

Curves Fundraising

$105.50

Joe Baloni

$105.50

Colin Srats

$105.50

Tania Poulton

$105.50

Joanne Croft Smith

$105.50

Suzie B

You go girl, keep on rocking! 🤩

$105.50

Jenny Lenne

Thanks Susie and Max at Ballina curves for supporting Terri xx

$100

Christine Atkins

You are so freaking awesome Theresa for fighting this Cancer shit

$100

Jessica Hoffman

$100

Peter Mcvie

$100

Kelie Mcvie

$100

Daniel Grissell

$85

Robbie Batchelor

$54

Cath Simes

Dance the night away ❤️. You are amazing!

$52.75

Tom Ato

Kick cancer's butt Terri. It took my mother in law and father in law's life.

$52.75

Debbie Kearney

Congratulations Terri, your already a winner in our eyes. Always hoping and praying for a cure. Xx

$52.75

Tony Smithton

$52.75

Helen O'loughlin

$52.75

Anne Whittard

Good luck 👍

$52.75

John Vincent

$52.75

Jacqui B

You rock!!

$52.75

Robyn Cunynghame

Go Girl....

$52.75

Jennie Buggy

Just keep dancing :)

$52.75

Maree Hargrave

Go dancing queen you rock..

$52.75

Lizzie D

You are goi g to rock this girl ❤️❤️

$52.75

Libby Hall

$52.75

Briana

Good luck Terri

$52.75

Chelsea, Madison & Evelyn Steele.

We are VERY proud of you Nan. Kick cancers butt!! X

$52.75

Andrew Yates

Go Terri!!!! Smash on the dance floor xx

$52.75

Christine Havill

Good Luck Terri

$52.75

Neil Gow

Good luck on the night 🌙

$52.75

Jenny Farrell

Great cause, go girl!!

$52.75

Geoff Brown

$52.75

Loris Squires

$52.75

Sarah Fleming

You go girl!!! Happy to donate to a terrific cause Hope you get your goal. 💚

$52.75

Lizzie W

Go get 'em twinkle toes.

$52.75

Sally Skennar

Good luck Terri

$50

Mitchell Brown

Go get em Theresa! You are so awesome

$50

Denise Bayliss

Goodluck

$50

Margaret Hains

Good luck Terri.

$50

Annmaree Turner

$50

Peter Turner

$50

Brenda Turner

$50

Catherine O'kane

$50

Shazz Monty

Very worthy cause. Best of luck to you Terri & to Curves Ballina.

$50

Peter And Robyn T

$50

Nadine

We are proud of you! All the best! Love the Websters ❤️

$36.93

Julie Arnheim

Good luck Terri

$35

Trisha Crowe

$31.65

Eva George

$31.65

Maxene Mcvie

Getting you to your goal my friend. Don’t break a leg. Cheers, Max. X

$31.65

Bernie Jensen

Go Sis! You are awesome

$30

Lorraine Barlow

$26.38

Ann Turner

$26.38

Rosemary Knight

💝

$26.38

Melanie Lucas

$26.38

Rita Cramer

$26.38

Sheryl Wiseman

Hi girl

$26.38

Anonymous

Go Girl! Step it out!

$26.38

Terri Dodd

Go for it Terri, frim Terri!

$26.38

Scott Scillion

$26.38

Darlene Shepherd

All the best with your fundraise Terri. Unfortunately my family is no stranger to Cancer and I'm only too happy to support this cause. Regards Darlene

$26.38

Michelle Maycock

Super proud of you

$26.38

Jeanie

Go You!

$26.38

Debra Donnelly

$26.38

Tory Peake

$26.38

Donald

$26.38

Jackie Sterling

Thank you for doing this for such a great cause. I hope you are having fun along the way. 😁

$26.38

Lisa Jeffers

Have fun!

$26.38

Sharla Clark-smith

Good luck raising lots of money

$26.38

Andrew More

$26.38

Stephen And Lynne Turner

$26.38

Valerie Anderson

Good Luck

$21.10

Phil Latka

$21.10

Jen Hepton

Go girl !!! xxx Jen

$21.10

Teresa Nefgrol

$21.10

Jackie Sterling

👍

$21.10

June B

Best of luck Terri and Team Curves

$20

Thelma Raicevic

$20

Iain Imlay

Good luck Terri.

$20

Denise Moore

Very best of luck Terri

$10.55

Shana Crispin

$10.55

Diana White

$10.55

S Griffiths

$5.33

Debbie Fuggle

$5.28

Peter Brandt

$5.28

Tai Johnson

$1

Daniel Grissell