Moving Miracles Dance Studio, a division of sasi, received a generous donation from the Kelly for Kids Foundation this week. Moving Miracles was one of 43 recipients of the group’s 2024 grants and received the award during the annual luncheon Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Ilio DiPaolo’s in Blasdell.

“This year, we received an impressive 114 grant applications—a record for our foundation,” Kelly for Kids posted on their Facebook page. “With the unwavering support of our sponsors, volunteers, celebrities, and contributors, particularly from our annual golf tournament, which proudly celebrated its 37th anniversary, we are thrilled to grant over $240,000 to 43 deserving children’s charities in our community.”

Moving Miracles will use the money to continue to update its new location at 111 Kelly Dr., Cheektowaga. It recently moved from its longtime home in the Southgate Plaza in West Seneca.

“I was honored to accept the grant on behalf of Moving Miracles from the Kelly For Kids Foundation,” said Stacey Blatner, sasi’s community engagement and grants manager. “It was humbling to be in a room with other nonprofits that are doing such important work for the children of the WNY community. Moving Miracles is such a special program that touches the lives of not only the dancers, but their families, staff and volunteers. I am so proud they will benefit from this generous grant and proud they are part of the sasi family! Many thanks to Jim Kelly, the Foundation, their staff and their Board of Directors.”