Olympic Skaters in Chicago for the Heart

Skate for the Heart in Chicago

2010 Olympic contenders to join music stars Jordin Sparks, Charice, Honor Society, and KSM in "Skate for the Heart."


Reigning World Champion Evan Lysacek, 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen and 2009 Ice Dancing World silver medalists Ben Agosto & Tanith Belbin are just a few contenders for the upcoming 2010 Winter Games featured in Disson Skating's "Skate for the Heart," with live performances from music stars Jordin Sparks, Charice, Honor Society and KSM. Sparks, the winner of the sixth season of American Idol, appeared on this season's American Idol Wednesday, May 13 to introduce the exciting new single "Battlefield" from her upcoming sophomore album.

"Skate for the Heart," is a high-energy show that brings top music and figure skating talent together to raise awareness of heart disease.

Sears Centre - Hoffman Estates, IL

It was my greatest experience to be at this show and had an opportunity to meet with many American talents - up close and personal, especially Charice.

Her new song "Note To God" truly touches my heart deeply. When I watched her performed this song on Oprah show, it moved me to tears. It was definitely my dream came true when I had this chance to see her performing LIVE in person, not through TV !!!

Charice
Sixteen-year-old singing sensation Charice Pempengco, who’s powerful voice reduced Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres to tears during appearances on their shows, has performed with legends Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion. Pempengco was recently praised by Josh Groban when she shared the stage with him, Michael Buble, Katharine McPhee and others during a concert in Las Vegas. This talented teen from the Philippines was discovered on YouTube and is working with legendary producer David Foster.


Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks rose to fame as the winner of the sixth season of American Idol. With the success of her platinum self-titled debut album by the end of 2008 Jordin won an American Music Award for Favorite Artist- Adult Contemporary Music, an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist and a Teen Choice Award for Choice Music “Hookup” song. She also received a Grammy nomination for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals” as well as two nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards for “Best Female Video” and “Best New Artist.”


KSM
The spunky five-girl group KSM is moving up the ranks of teen stardom as they make appearances with pop stars the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Honor Society and many more.


Honor Society
The four gentlemen of Honor Society have been winning the hearts of young fans across the country with slick pop vocal harmonies, ripping guitar solos and big beats.


EVAN LYSACEK
2009 World Champion
2007 and 2008 National Champion
2005 and 2007 Four Continents Champion
2008 Grand Prix Final Bronze Medalist


SASHA COHEN
2006 Olympic Silver Medalist
Two-time World Silver Medalist


JOHNNY WEIR
Three-time National Champion (2004 - 2006)
2008 World Bronze Medalist
2008 Grand Prix Final Bronze Medalist
2001 World Junior Champion


JEREMY ABBOTT
2009 National Champion
2007 Four Continents Bronze Medalist
2008 Grand Prix Final Champion


MIRAI NAGASU
2008 National Champion
2007 and 2008 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion


CAROLINE ZHANG
2009 National Bronze Medalist
2007 World Junior Champion
2006 Junior Grand Prix Final Champion


ALISSA CZISNY
2009 National Champion


KEAUNA MCLAUGHLIN & ROCKNE BRUBAKER
2008 and 2009 National Pairs Champions
2007 World Junior Pairs Champions


TANITH BELBIN & BEN AGOSTO
2006 Olympic Silver Medalists
Four-time World Medalists
Three-time Four Continents Champions (2004 - 2006)
Five-time National Champions (2004 - 2008)


Michelle Kwan & Peggy Fleming


With Charice


With Michelle Kwan



View full photo album after video

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Video


Charice - Note To God




Charice meeting fans




Johnny gave message to Chicago
(He is my favorite!!!)




Charice -Breathe Out

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* This was when we shouted "Johnny...Johnny".
He heard us and started to skate from the other side of the ring, coming toward us with speed. So the picture was kind of out of focus. *


And then, when he got closer, he recognized me and I got this reaction on camera : )
That was so cute!!! Johnny...you are THE BEST !!!


Big thanks to Jovie Calma Santos for having me there !!!
You are so awesome !!!



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