"A Sock Hop with a Twist" Fundraiser Attempts to Break World Record for Most People Doing the Twist Simultaneously

Vince Vance & the Valiants to do the twist into a historic world record on May 31

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Apr 15, 2014, 08:30 ET

TYLER, Texas, April 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Remember, "The Twist," that "can't get it out of your head" song by Chubby Checker that had everyone dancing like crazy.

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Sock Hop Logo (PRNewsFoto/A Sock Hop with a Twist)

Come on, baby, let's do the twist
Come on, baby, let's do the twist
Take me by my little hand and go like this
Yeah, twist, baby, baby
Twist, ooh yeah, just like this
Come on, little miss, and do the twist

The Sock Hop charity fundraiser wants to get everyone's hips moving. In fact, we want so much twisting going on that it sets a World Record! Come be a part of making history in Tyler, Texas!

The exciting attempt at breaking the World-Record for "Most People Doing the Twist" at the same time will take place during The Sock Hop on May 31 at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler, Texas. "Our goal is to have 1,710 people doing the twist at the same time and break the World Record, putting Tyler in the history books forever!" Jackie Stroud said.

Proceeds from the dance will go to the Tyler Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary and the Shriners Hospitals for Children. The event will feature music by the popular '50s music band Vince Vance and the Valiants.

Event organizers are currently seeking individual and corporate sponsorships—with sponsor packages ranging from $500 to $5,000, which includes recognition in national media, social media (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn), along with tickets to a private VIP party with Vince Vance.

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Danny or Jackie Stroud: 903-881-9733 or [email protected]

Admission tickets will range from $10 to $100.
Tickets Available: www.TylerSockHop.com

And in closing, let's never forget the words of Chubby Checker: "Come on, baby, let's do the twist." #WorldRecordTwist

A Special "Thank You' to the Sock Hop Current Sponsors: ABC, Channel 7; Chick-Fil-A; KLTV; Jose Feliciano Foundation; Wham-O; KTRE; Dakotas Prime Steak and Chophouse; John Soules Food; Texas Bank and Trust

A Special "Thank You' to the Sock Hop Committee Members: Ciara Albright, SAWA; Gina Anderson; Mike Andrews; Joe Barron, Shriners; Henry Bell; Stacy Betts; Gregg Brooks; Zayjean Clark; Dee Collins; Brenda Davis; Robert Dodd; Martha Dunlap, SAWA & Gerry Dunlap; Tom Ellis, Shriner; Jose Feliciano, Feliciano Foundation, Shriner; Wanda Feliciano; Amy Fish; Scott Fossey; GeriatricCare Solutions of Texas; Steve Hellmuth; Shari Hilliard & Keith Hilliard, Shriner; BJ Hornbostel; Lanelle Jones, SAWA & Leroyce Jones, Shriner; Lauren LaGrave; Lori Martin; Steven McCullough; Samuel McCurry; Tonya McDill; Dewayne McDonald, Shriner; Billy McGwier, Shriner; Jeannie McLaughlin; Blu Monday-Daniels, SAWA & John Daniels, Shriner; Eddie Moose, Shriner; Connie Nelson; James O'Barr; Skip Ogle, Suddenlink; Shane Payne; Freida Payne, SAWA; Michael Ramsey; Ken Richters; Becky Roark, SAWA; Phil Rogers, Shriner; Andy Rountree, Shriner; Brooke Salitore, RSVP Events; J.B. Smith; Vicki Smith; Jerry Spencer, SAWA; Roya Stanley; Danny Stroud, Shriners; Jackie Stroud, SAWA; Dustin Tallen, Shriner; Jeff Warr; Beth Womack; Brenda Yates, SAWA; Jim Yates, Shriner;