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Together We Dance : The 7th Annual Dance for Dravet Breaks Records
October 23, 2025
The St. Louis community, especially our building partners and friends, all came together once again for an unforgettable evening at the 7th Annual Dance for Dravet, hosted at the Third Degree Glass Factory.
With overwhelming generosity and heartfelt support, this year’s event raised a record of $906,000 for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, helping to advance groundbreaking research and provide resources to families that are affected by this rare and severe form of epilepsy.
“The entire Brennan and Odlaug families are overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity shown at our 7th annual Dance for Dravet. St. Louis has set a new record and continues to lead the nation for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation.” - Jim Brennan, Event Host and President of McKelvey Homes
As one of the foundation's largest fundraisers, Dance for Dravet continues to grow year after year, both in attendance and in impact. The event, which honors Anna Odlaug, featured an incredible dinner by Tim Brennan’s Cravings, live and silent auction, dancing, and inspiring moments that celebrated hope, strength, and community
To date, Dance for Dravet has funded more than 75 research grants, contributing over $12.4 million to the mission of finding better treatments and ultimately a cure.
McKelvey Homes extends a special and heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners across the homebuilding industry - the builders, developers, suppliers, and trade professionals who came together in support of this cause. Your contributions, sponsorships, and donations helped make this a record-breaking evening and continue to show the heart and generosity that define our industry.
This milestone is not just a reflection of dollars raised - it’s a reflection of the great community. It’s proof that when the building industry comes together, we build more than homes, we build hope.
Thank you to everyone who came and danced, donated, and stood beside us to make this year’s Dance for Dravet our most successful yet. Together, we’re helping create a brighter future for families affected by Dravet Syndrome.
