Camp Sunshine Wins New Toyota Sienna Mobility Van in 100 Cars for Good Contest

Maine retreat for families with children facing life-threatening illnesses prevails in Toyota’s nationwide Facebook vote
Casco, Maine - Camp Sunshine is the winner of a new Toyota Sienna Mobility van after receiving one of the top votes in the nationwide Toyota 100 Cars for Good contest on Thursday.

Camp Sunshine, a national retreat in Casco, Maine for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, prevailed against four other non-profit organizations in Facebook voting on Oct. 10.

“In addition to offering the program free of charge to families since 1984, accessibility to Camp Sunshine is also of critical importance. This new van from Toyota will help us provide our unique services to many more families,” said Matthew M. Hoidal, Executive Director at Camp Sunshine.

He added, “We couldn’t be more appreciative of Toyota for the opportunity and thankful for the outpouring

YOUNG ARIZONA DANCE DUO "DJ'S MIX" WIN DISNEY CHANNEL'S "MAKE YOUR MARK: SHAKE IT UP DANCE OFF"

In a thrilling performance showcasing dance and gymnastic skills, the dance duo DJ's Mix - 9-year-old Jaycee and 10-year-old Dylynn from Arizona - earned viewers' votes to win Disney Channel's "Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off," the popular talent competition for kids. This marks the second consecutive year of the competition. More than 90,000 online dance video submissions were received with DJ's Mix winning among three finalists. The winning duo will have a dance performance role in an upcoming episode of Disney Channel's top rated series "Shake It Up."

During two telecasts, featuring appearances by Justin Bieber, Gabby Douglas, Ryan Lochte, Carly Rae Jepsen, Selena Gomez, Bridgit Mendler and will.i.am, contestants performed for viewers and three notable judges: Emmy-nominated choreographer Derek Hough ("Dancing with the Stars"), platinum recording artist Cher Lloyd and top choreographer Rosero McCoy. The winner was revealed during the telecast on Sunday, October 21, hosted by Debby Ryan ("Jessie") and Roshon Fegan ("Dancing with the Stars," "Shake It Up"), with special performances by "Austin & Ally" star Ross Lynch and "Shake It Up" stars Bella Thorne and Zendaya.

Congratulations DJ'S MIX on winning Disney channel's "Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off"

Photographs in this article are credited to Disney Channel.