Wellington, Florida-
The 17th Annual Kids Lip Sync to benefit Danny & Ron’s Rescue—this year themed The Grammys!—lit up Deeridge Farm on Sunday evening.
More than 400 guests arrived in full Grammy-inspired sparkle, all coming together to support Danny & Ron’s Rescue Medical Fund, which provides essential veterinary care, medical treatment, and daily support for more than 150 dogs awaiting their forever homes. Over the years, Danny & Ron’s Rescue has transformed the lives of more than 15,000 dogs in need. If you missed it, you can watch the recorded live stream here.
Created 17 years ago by Kim Kolloff, the Kids Lip Sync has become a beloved tradition that inspires children to give back and experience the joy of philanthropy.
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta opened the evening by welcoming guests to this cherished annual event and expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Jacobs family for their continued generosity and for hosting the Lip Sync at their beautiful farm. “We appreciate the Jacobs family for allowing us to have our Lip Sync here,” Danta shared.
They then welcomed Kim Kolloff to the stage. Kim, who first envisioned the Kids’ Lip Sync, created the program to inspire children to experience the joy and impact of giving back. “We’re so indebted to Kim and everything she has done,” Robertshaw shared.
Addressing the crowd, Kim spoke directly to the young performers. “You kids have the biggest hearts. This isn’t only about giving back to Danny & Ron’s Rescue. Your generosity also reaches veterans, the elderly, and those facing hardship. Danny and Ron’s Rescue touches all of these communities, and Danny and Ron never say no. If an elderly person needs help caring for their dogs or needs dog food, Danny and Ron are there. They support Animeals, and through War Dogs Coming Home, they help provide service dogs to veterans. If a dog needs surgery or medical care, they make it happen. I’m so lucky to be part of this family.”
Ainsley Lynch was honored with the Sophie Walker Compassion for Animals Award; a distinction Danny and Ron created eleven years ago in memory of Sophie after a tragic accident took her life.
This year’s presentation carried an especially touching note as the 2021 recipient, Coco Kralick, returned to the stage to present the 2026 award to Ainsley, recognizing her for rescuing a 20-year-old blind dog, who is now thriving at 23.
Danny Robertshaw took a moment to recognize the Junior Board, sharing, “When we first started talking about creating a Junior Board almost two years ago, I pictured little children. But now I see that these are young adults. This is what it’s all about—the dogs, the kids, and everyone having fun.”
The Professionals, an ensemble of 17 distinguished hunter and jumper riders and trainers, took the stage with three special performances crafted exclusively for this year’s Annual Kids Lip Sync.
The judging panel featured multi–Daytime Emmy Award winner Brandon McMillan, his wife Jessica, and Tara and Mark Rein.
Congratulations to this year’s Lip Sync Winners
Best Overall Performance: Thinking Like Pink with Cheska Inc.
Most Money Raised! For a second year in a row, the Kids Lip Sync team, The Sweet Crew, raised the most money for Danny & Ron’s Rescue and won the use of a Dever Golf Cart for the remainder of the 2026 WEF season and the entire 2027 WEF season.
Best Lip Syncing: Castlewood Carpenters
Best Costume Design: Upper Echelon Academy
Most Creative: Show Girls
Best Choreography: Team Puppy Ninjas
Crowd Pleaser: The Magic of PBIA
Best Production: Sweet Crew
Most Inspirational: The Sparkle Stampede
Jimmy Torano, serving as Master of Ceremonies, introduced a special guest appearance by Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) and his daughter, Priscilla, to the guests at The Grammys!
Every dollar raised went straight to Danny & Ron’s Rescue’s Medical Fund, supporting the dogs who need it most.
Danny Robertshaw, Ron Danta, and Kim Kollof recognized and thanked co-host, Cara Cheska, for all of her hard work to help make the Kids Lip Sync such a success!
Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta founded Danny & Ron’s Rescue after witnessing the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, and they’ve since rescued and rehomed over 15,000 dogs. Funds raised from this year’s Lip Sync will provide food, medical care, supplies, and shelter for these dogs, as well as help those who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Danny & Ron’s Rescue and continue the vital work they do.
Thank you, Sponsors & Supporters!
The Annual Kids Lip Sync simply wouldn’t shine the way it does without the extraordinary generosity of our sponsors and supporters. Your commitment fuels an evening filled with joy, creativity, and community, and, most importantly, it changes lives.
Because of you, children learn the power of giving back. Because of you, Danny & Ron’s Rescue can continue providing essential medical care, love, and second chances to dogs who need it most. Every contribution, every sponsorship, every donation, every act of support, directly strengthens the Danny & Ron’s Rescue Medical Fund and helps ensure that more than 150 dogs receive the veterinary care and daily support they rely on while waiting for their forever homes.
Your belief in this event and in the mission behind it lifts the entire Kids Lip Sync family. Thank you for standing with us, for cheering on the kids, and for making a meaningful difference for animals and the people who love them. Your generosity keeps this tradition thriving and keeps hope alive for so many deserving dogs.
