Help Donna Return to Dance!
On December 3, 2021, Donna Bonasera suffered a stroke. She was rushed by ambulance to a Connecticut hospital where she was admitted for over a week. Fortunately, what could have been life threatening, Donna was able to return home, but with limited mobility. Four months later, Donna, being the determined woman we all know her to be, is walking on her own but is left with limited upper body strength. This has unfortunately forced her to stop teaching dance classes at various dance schools throughout CT and has forced her to close her beloved studio, Connecticut Dance Theatre, located in Watertown, CT.
Donna has trained and mentored students from all over the world, many moving onto Broadway and Executive Directors of well renowned performing art studios including Toronto National Ballet of Toronto, Texas Ballet Theater and Atlanta Ballet.
As you can imagine, the cost of Donna’s care and recovery are extreme. Even with insurance, she is facing many out-of-pocket expenses, such as ongoing rehabilitation therapy and health care. She needs your support now more than ever.
Dance is Donna’s life. So many have experienced and benefited from her dance training programs. She has been active in producing community outreach programs and performances for over 40 years.
Donations to Help Hope Live can help ease the financial burden Donna is facing and give Donna the chance to return and share her love of dance once again.
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Guestbook
June 10, 2022
Sending so much love and support your way, Ms. B!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tracee Beazer Barrett
June 3, 2022
Donna,
Hoping your recovery is progressing rapidly. Sending positive thoughts your way for a full recovery.
Ray Carcano
June 1, 2022
Thank you for helping me become the woman I am today, Ms. B! You’ve touched so many lives and we are all rooting for you! ❤️
Love, Stacey
Stacey Fraioli
May 17, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Looking forward to crossing paths in a studio
as you continue to inspire so many as you inspired me❤️.
Jennifer Hazen McCarthy
May 10, 2022
Ms. B.
You’ve got this. No one I know is stronger or more deserving of the love and support I’m seeing bestowed on you. I’ve loved you as long as I can remember. I’m just a call away if you need anything.
All our love,
Jamie and Jim.
James Dlugokinski
May 6, 2022
Ms. B- We love you so much and are with you in every step of recovery. You got this! The Boyens
Maryanne Boyen
May 6, 2022
Get well soon Donna!!!
David DAngelo
May 2, 2022
Donna,
We are so grateful that you shared your story., but so very sad that you are going through this. Prayers, novena, rosaries and prayers being said for you. Truly, we are wishing you a speedy recovery .
May God bless you always and in all ways.
Love, Charlie Kelly and Kateri Veillette
Charlotte Kelly
May 1, 2022
Prayers and love in this difficult time. We thank God for the wonderful impact you had on Amy and Anell.
Bob & Debbie Roberts
April 29, 2022
Donna, sending you love and hugs for a fast and full recovery. From our hearts to yours. Betty, Peg and Debbie
Debbie Foley
April 29, 2022
Sending tons of love and get well wishes to a most special and wonderful woman! Thank you, Donna, for so many incredible memories!!! Hope to see you soon! Xoxoxo
Bernard & Deborah Rosselli
April 29, 2022
Sending healing energy to you, Donna!
Christine Harris
April 28, 2022
Dear Donna! Sending you lots and lots of love and healing vibes. I am forever grateful for your guidance and support many years ago.
Much love, Lee D.
Lee D'Angelo
April 28, 2022
Hoping for your quick recovery Donna! Thank you for all you have done for the community!
David Casali
April 28, 2022
Hi Donna! Thinking of you and hoping you feel stronger with each passing day!❤️
Nancy Watsky
April 28, 2022
For Ms.B- who taught me and teaches so many others resilience, commitment, dedication and LOVE.
Jennifer Cohn
April 28, 2022
Wishing you a speedy recovery Ms. B! We all love you so much!
Cate Craig
April 28, 2022
Donna,
Strength and love as you move forward on your recovery. You are a strong woman and I know you will crush these new challenges. It has been decades since we have spoken or seen each other, but your love, dedication and kindness from my teen years left an imprint on my heart. Know you are in my thoughts, prayers and heart eternally.
Kim Nicol Goff
April 27, 2022
Ms. B - Thinking of you and hoping you feel stronger every day! With Love - Heather Habelka
Heather Habelka
April 26, 2022
Sending so much love and wishes for your continued and complete healing and recovery.
Doreen Breen
April 24, 2022
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery, Ms. B! Love, Tamara
Tamara Metzfield
April 23, 2022
Thinking of you Miss Bonasera, my first ballet teacher and later my adult ballet teacher! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Kathryn Jankowski
April 22, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Donna! We are with you!
Deborah and Alan Jeanfavre
April 22, 2022
Your students at the TSOB are missing you as are all of us here at TSOB. Please get well soon
Love, Sharon, Susan, Hope, Vicky and all!
Sharon Dante
April 22, 2022
The Nutmeg Ballet Board and Staff all pray for your quick recovery so that you can return to your students, all of whom miss you dearly. Much love, Sharon, Vicky and All!
Sharon E. Dante
April 22, 2022
Donna,
Sending Strength and Positivity your way.
Stay Strong!
All our Love,
Cousin Lisa, Fred, Aubrey & Brooke
Lisa Van Allen
April 21, 2022
We love you, Ms. B!!
Tara Lee
April 21, 2022
Donna, thank you for the positivity and joy you have brought to so many of us through the years. May you heal well. Love, Usha
Usha Sutliff
April 21, 2022
Donna, I'm thinking of you and praying for your complete recovery.Stay strong! Nancy Habelka
Anne Habelka
April 20, 2022
Wishing Donna a complete recovery and return to what she loves most! Teaching others to DANCE !
Joanne Chenkus
April 20, 2022
Donna sending all my love and strength to you at this tough time. God Bless you and continue this miraculous recovery you are on. You can and will do this lovely lady! Miss you always....Love Chris
Christine Mele
April 20, 2022
Wishing you a full recovery Donna , may you dance again.
Linda Salamacha (Nevin)
April 19, 2022
Get better soon Donna....the dance world still needs you in it.
Dina Hague
April 19, 2022
Wishing you a swift return to perfect health. Thanks so much for all you’ve done for our family. Love D
Dan O’Leary
April 19, 2022
Hoping you find strength with each new day. You are in my thoughts. -Melissa at Meme’s Dance Boutique
Melissa Markiewicz
April 19, 2022
Sending much love & many prayers from our entire family! XO
Megan O’Leary Carney
April 19, 2022
Sending Love and Prayers Donna!
Gayle Micca
April 16, 2022
Love you and praying for you, Ms. B! Keep working hard but give your body rest, too. ❤️ Heather (Wedda). Zimmermann
Heather Zimmermann
April 16, 2022
Wishing you many blessings in your continued recovery. Dancingly yours, Former teacher for Miss Elaine, Sabina Franco
Amber Dunphy
April 14, 2022
To my teacher, mentor and friend. Love you Ms. B!
Anonymous
April 13, 2022
To help Donna Bonasera…
Thomas Bruno
April 13, 2022
Sending you wishes for strength, peace and further healing, Donna. I remember your smile from our fun days at THS : keep smiling! Love from an old friend, Jimmy
James M. Perlotto, M.D.
April 12, 2022
To my friend with the beautiful smile! You’ve got this, Donna. You’re not afraid of hard work and before long, this will all be behind you.
April Gibbs
April 12, 2022
Thank you for making such a huge impact on my life and the life of so many! Love you Ms. B! -Jen Santoro
Jennifer Santoro
April 12, 2022
Hi, it\'s Emily Olson at the Register Citizen. I\'d like to do a story on Donna and the fundraiser. Please email me at [email protected] if you\'re interested. Thanks.
Emily Olson
April 11, 2022
Donna, stand tall and strong. Sending you best wishes for continuing improvement. Nancy
Nancy Manny
April 11, 2022
You have been such a wonderful role model for so many young people! Stay strong, we love you! XO
Kim Vinisko
Kim Vinisko
April 11, 2022
You are a treasure who has touched so many lives - stay the course, always forward! Love you
Lisa Frascarelli
April 11, 2022
Be strong Donna! You are loved, admired and will get through this!
Anne Langton
April 11, 2022
Healing thoughts and prayers for you.
Mary Ann Chiarella
April 11, 2022
Don …you got this girl !!!! So many are pulling and praying for you !
Xxxoooxxx
Susan Szabo
April 11, 2022
Thinking of you and sending lots of love and healing thoughts.
George and Kristina Kulikauskas
George and Kristina Kulikauskas
April 10, 2022
Sending so much love. In awe of your strength.
xo Lisa, Alex, & Natalia
Lisa Lopez
April 10, 2022
Thinking of you!
Brooke Muschell Joiner
April 10, 2022
Donna has always been so supportive of my work as I grew up and I’m happy to be giving something back to her to keep her passion of dance alive. Love you Donna!
Dan Rousseau
April 10, 2022
Love you Ms B! Laura (Mele) Chadwick
Laura Chadwick
April 10, 2022
Sending you so much LOVE, Ms. B! See you soon! xoxo Sonny
Sandrine Harris
April 9, 2022
We love you so very much Donna Bona! ❤️
Debbie Williams
April 9, 2022
Love you Donna. Your strength and determination will see you through this as well as the support of all the friends who love you.
Jo and Paul
Joanne LoBrutto
April 9, 2022
You are very loved.
Deb
April 9, 2022
Love you Donna!
James Murphy
April 9, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Hazel Nicol
April 9, 2022
Love you, DB!
Barry Hughson
April 9, 2022
Sending love and l healing thoughts and prayers.
Lauren Abdulrahman
April 9, 2022
Wishing you a speedy recovery!
xxoo
Melissa Colvin
April 9, 2022
With love and hope for a full recovery,
Melinda
Melinda Traves
April 9, 2022
Sending much love, Ms. B!
Trish Adamo Clemmer
April 9, 2022
We love you, DB!
Vanessa Logan
April 8, 2022
Love you, DB!!!!
Donna Mattiello
April 8, 2022
We love you! Keep on going, you’ve got this! Love, Angela, Jay, Ella and Jack
XOXO
Angela Sieller
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In honor of Donna M Bonasera
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2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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