Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation

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Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation

In loving memory of Anthony “Tony” Iiams. Honoring his passion for dance as we provide scholarships to studio dancers, dance teams and college-bound dancers.
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Also donating vital funds to Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Arthritis Foundation. The Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, formed in loving memory of Anthony "Tony" Lee Iiams. In Tony's honor, we aim to illuminate the lives of young dancers and those facing adversity, carrying forward his legacy of boundless positivity and his profound love for dan

ce. Our mission is two-fold: 1) We provide scholarships to studio dancers, dance teams and college-bound dancers, fostering their dreams in the world of dance. 2) We raise vital funds for organizations such such as Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City and the Arthritis Foundation. These endeavors pay tribute to Tony's indomitable spirit in the face of health challenges. Our fundraising efforts rely solely on private donations and corporate sponsorships. Our website is www.shineliketony.org where you may read more information about Tony and our purpose.

06/06/2026

Congratulations to Gabriella Cusumano, recipient of our second $1,000 Studio Scholarship for 2026! 🩵✨

Tonight, we were honored to present this scholarship in partnership with Infinity Dance KC. Four dancers submitted thoughtful essays sharing their passion for dance and the character they bring to their team and studio.

Gabby’s dedication, kindness, and encouragement of others truly stood out. We are proud to support her dance journey. Keep shining Gabby! Many thanks to studio owner Rachel Lawler for including us this evening! 🩵

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06/04/2026

This is why we do what we do! 🩵It is our honor to announce the first of two 2026 Studio Scholarship winners which was presented this evening. After reviewing 10 thoughtful and inspiring essays from the Artistry In Motion Dance Company, one dancer stood out for her dedication, character, and passion for dance. Congratulations to Braylee Fager, recipient of the Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation's $1,000 Studio Scholarship! We are proud to support your dance journey and can't wait to see all that you accomplish. We know Tony is shining so bright tonight!! Also, thank you to studio owner Stephanie Redd for partnering with us and for the gift of the beautiful flowers!!
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06/03/2026

Exciting things are happening this week! 🎉

The Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation will award two Studio Scholarships to deserving dancers who stepped outside their comfort zones and submitted essays sharing their passion, goals, and love of dance.

This year, we're proud to partner with Artistry In Motion Dance Company and Infinity Dance KC to recognize these outstanding dancers and help support their dance journeys.

Stay tuned as we announce our scholarship recipients later this week! 💙✨

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05/05/2026

Tonight was a special one💚 We joined the Staley Emeralds parent meeting to welcome the new 2026-2027 team and share Tony's story and our foundation. We're honored to award our annual $500 Choreography Scholarship, with one routine this season dedicated to Tony's memory. This year's dedicated pom routine was choreographed by Amy Passmore. (Video below) Pictured here are the team, coaches, and Tony's mom with his senior banner from 2016. Thank you, Emeralds for helping Tony continue to shine his light.
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05/03/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and we had a big day! We are honored to present the Arthritis Foundation a $4,000 donation!💚 We met with Brooke Hilst, Executive Director, Kansas Market, to award our annual gift. This is especially meaningful to us-doubling what we were able to give last year! We are committed to continue supporting this cause each year in Tony's memory. Thank you to our incredible donors for making this possible and turning love into impact. 🌟⭐

04/22/2026

It’s that time of year again… 🎓✨
We're accepting nominations for our 2026 College Dance Scholarships! We will award five $500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a college dance program, or have made a college dance team. Details:

• Must be nominated by studio instructor/director or dance team coach
• Must provide proof of college dance program acceptance or team placement
• Must be following our social media pages
• Submission deadline: July 6, 2026
• Recipients selected by random draw: July 9, 2026
• Nomination Form Link: https://forms.gle/KejFDyWXm66mUBvF7

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04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Anthony Iiams Memorial Foundation 🩵🐣 Today, we’re remembering Tony and his beautiful light, that continues to shine through every dancer & cause we support. Wishing you a day filled with love, hope, and new beginnings. 🌷✨ 🌟✨⭐️

03/23/2026

Today on what would be Tony’s 28th birthday, we celebrate him. Thank you to every donor and supporter that helps us carry his legacy forward through his foundation. We are forever grateful for you. Happy Heavenly Birthday to our shining star.🩵 🌟✨⭐️

03/16/2026

Thank you to for these fantastic photos from our Casino Night event! 🩵So grateful to everyone who made this night a success. Stay tuned for lots of scholarships and community giving in the coming weeks/months. Tony’s light forever shines bright!🩵 🌟✨⭐️

Address

P. O. Box 90138
Kansas City, MO
64190

Website

http://www.shineliketony.org/

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