THE blue suede shoes are well and truly dusted off and final touches put in place as Tweed personalities prepare for the annual Stars of Tweed Shire dance fundraiser.

A night of dancing and entertainment will be held at Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club on Saturday, September 2, showcasing great community support for the Cancer Council NSW.

Cancer Council NSW community relations co-ordinator Hannah Brooks said the fundraiser was a chance to ensure support for cancer patients and their families would continue.

"In the Tweed Valley, a cancer diagnosis often means travel away from home to Lismore, the Gold Coast or even Sydney or Brisbane to receive treatment,” she said.

"We aim to ensure that patients, their carers and families have access to information and support no matter where they receive treatment.”

Participants competing this year include Tweed Councillor James Owen who said he was dancing to show support after his father-in-law who was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year.

Other participants include former Tweed South butcher turned Haven Spa and bathhouse operator Terry Sly, Shelley Bracefield from City Finance Tweed and Hayden Boyle from Tweed Priceline Pharmacy.

Entertainment on the night will be provided by local band Mangrove Jack.

FAST FACTS:

• Stars Of Tweed Shire Dance For Cancer is on Saturday, September 2 at The Coolangatta Tweed Heads Golf Club from 6pm.
• Tickets cost $50.
• To purchase a ticket or for more information, visit www.everydayhero.com. au/event/starsoftweed shire2017