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Team Grade 7: Ali Downey & Donita Murphy
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Team Seventh Grade is raising money for Dancing with the Stars of St. Cecilia, help Ali & Donita reach their goal.


Fundraising Amount=$8,195.00 ; Goal=$1,500.00
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7th Grade Dancer: Ali Downey

Ali Downey is a soccer professional who wants the world to know and appreciate the passion, beauty, and joy (the PB&J) of soccer. While coaching young men, and the incredible young women of SC, he entered and won a Beckham Look-Alike Contest, which led to his meeting and marrying his gorgeous wife. Ali committed to enriching children’s lives through sports. Eleven years and 4 children later, Ali has led his teams to countless championships and won many tournaments. These days, Ali travels around the globe with his adventurous wife, Fiona, exhorting his teams to change the world. Ali is the proud father of St Cecilia 7th grader Rosie, 5th grader Allie, and alum Aiden. 

7th Grade Dancer: Donita Murphy

Donita Murphy is a proud SC mom of 7th grader Dara and 2 graduates Ronan and Aiden, as well as the hot wife of Ruari. Famous for her trend-setting style, her demure personality, and her acrobatic moves on the dance floor, she is the breakout new model of Catholic Women’s Week. Her new reality show, Keeping up with the Royals, will debut in October 2014. She has been parodied on Saturday Night Live, and appeared on numerous talk shows, in addition to being featured in The New York Times and on the covers of Rolling Stone, People, US Weekly and In Touch. Her constantly expanding brand includes “Donita by Donita,” “Murphy Couture,” and “Team Murphy Gaelic.”

7th Grade Co-Managers: Mike and Kori Riordan

"IN IT TO WIN IT!" Ali and Donita are definitely the dancers to beat. Their intense commitment to training and laser focus will guarantee them the top spot. Donita’s flawless style and Ali’s fierce competitiveness shows on the dance floor. Not only do they dance with attitude, they are just really good. SC look-out! #1 Team Murphy/Downey.  A-plus-mazing.

Sponsored by: McGuire Real Estate

If you would like to sponsor a couple, please choose the Paso Doble package on the Sponsorship Page.

Donors and Comments

Martina Murphy  gave $100.00 3/28/2014
"GOOD LUCK."
Sean Sheppard  gave  3/28/2014
"Dance like your lives depends on it. Because they sort of do...."
Majella Dooley  gave $200.00 3/26/2014
"Good Luck Ali and Donita Right good dancers!"
Seventh Grade Families  pledged to give  3/1/2014
Aline Moulia  gave $100.00 2/28/2014
"go 7th grade!"
Melissa A Borzoni  gave  2/28/2014
Tania Sheppard  gave $100.00 2/28/2014
"Go Ali and Donita!!!"
Beverley Robinson  pledged to give  2/28/2014
"Rooting you on from jolly ol England"
suzie sheedy  gave  2/28/2014
"Good Luck Ali and Donita! Can't wait to cheer you on. - Suzie & Declan"
Anke Mogannam  gave  2/28/2014
Peter & Tammy Parashis  gave  2/27/2014
"Go 7th Grade!!!"
Theresa & Brian McGovern  gave $100.00 2/27/2014
"Can't wait to see you two on the dance floor! You are going to be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for representing 7th grade!"
amanda white  gave $20.00 2/27/2014
"Good luck don love ken and amanda xx"
Kevin Gillis  gave  2/24/2014
"We know you have enjoyed the practice Now enjoy the Show, every minute of it."
Charles Lavery  pledged to give  2/24/2014
Alison Worthington  gave  2/24/2014
"looking good ali and Danita #dancingmachine good luck, alison"
Laura Escobar  gave  2/21/2014
"Good Luck Ali and Donita!"
Sheila And Conal Gallagher  gave $500.00 2/20/2014
"Good Luck Ali and Donita!!! Boogie your way to the top!! A roosta cha a roosta cha aroosta CHA CHA!!!!"
Tim & Gina Reardon  gave $100.00 2/20/2014
"Good luck and shake what your momma gave you!!!"
River Swanee  gave $50.00 2/20/2014
Janelle Feiner  gave $50.00 2/19/2014
"Good Luck to David Beckham look -a -like and Donita by Donita! Steve and Janelle Feiner"
Leo McFadden  gave $100.00 2/19/2014
"Donita...Jamaican a winning team. Ali...Knockout the competition"
Patrick Kelliher  gave $100.00 2/17/2014
"OMG! Cannot wait to see the two of you hit the dance floor! It's going to be a great night. Do us proud Donita and Ali."
John Robert McQuaid  gave  2/16/2014
"Have a great time guys- After reading the impressive bios, we have no doubt that the combination of beauty and athleticism will dominate the competition! Go 7th Grade! The McQuaids"
Raymond & Noelle Williamson  gave  2/14/2014
"Go Get Em Guys! Shake rattle N Roll!!!"
Rich and rio Chan  gave  2/14/2014
"Good luck Donita and Ali!"
Anita Dayton  gave $50.00 2/11/2014
"Good luck Donita, please post video on facebook, so we can have a good laugh. I love the BIO:) Best Wishes, Anita and Laura"
Siobhan Haskell  gave  2/11/2014
"Good luck team 7th grade!"
john and annabelle vagenas  gave $100.00 2/10/2014
"Thanks for taking up this challenge.We know you guys will makes us all proud!"
Joe and Aline Moulia  gave $100.00 2/9/2014
"Good luck ! Go 7th Grade!"
Gina and Mike Miglio  gave $50.00 2/8/2014
"Good Luck!! You guys ROCK!"
Anonymous  gave  2/6/2014
"Good Luck Murphy/Downey !! I have seen my sister dance, and she has no chance. Think Elaine on Seinfeld. Tim"
Kevin & Bridget Caracciolo  gave $50.00 2/5/2014
"Break a leg, Donita & Ali! Go 7th Grade!!"
Nancy Sweeters  gave  2/5/2014
Patty Coggan  gave $50.00 2/5/2014
Elizabeth Lucey  gave $20.00 2/4/2014
"7th grade team rocks!!!! Beth and Will Lucey"
Mary Lanier  gave $50.00 2/2/2014
Brian and Noreen Mullen  gave $50.00 1/31/2014
"You go girl..."
Angie & Sean Riordan  gave  1/29/2014
"Good luck!"
Dan and Sally Holper  gave $100.00 1/29/2014
"We wish you both the best!"
luis ibarra-rivera  gave $100.00 1/28/2014
K and M Riordan  gave  1/24/2014
"You guys Rock ! IN IT TO WIN IT. "
Anonymous  gave $50.00 1/23/2014
"Let's go Team 7th grade!"