Charlotte 49ers head football coach Will Healy will participate in Saturday's Dancing with the Stars Charlotte Gala, which will raise funds for the Charlotte Ballet and six local charitable organizations.
Healy and his dance partner Raven Barkley, who has been with the Charlotte Ballet for five seasons, will raise money for UNC Charlotte student mental health initiatives. The two have been practicing their routine in preparation for Saturday's event.
"It's been awesome. It's been an incredible experience," Healy said. "We're glad to be able to help the ballet out and what we are doing it for is the mental health and wellness programs for our student-athletes and our university which is a big deal to me.