Dancing with the Santa Ana Stars 2026

As a lifelong Orange County resident, a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and someone building my business here in my hometown of Newport Beach, serving on the Board of Directors for Radiant Health Centers is deeply personal. Like many members of the LGBTQ+ community, my journey has included moments of uncertainty, self-doubt, and the challenge of simply wanting to be seen, respected, and valued for who I am. While our community has made tremendous progress, there are still times when living authentically requires courage, and access to compassionate, affirming healthcare remains incredibly important for so many people. That is why Radiant Health Centers means so much to me. For more than 40 years, Radiant has provided life-changing healthcare, mental health services, HIV prevention and treatment, and essential support to thousands of individuals and families throughout Orange County. More importantly, Radiant reminds people they are never alone and that they deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. I am dancing because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, authentic life and to know they have a community standing beside them. This campaign is about much more than learning dance steps. It is about ensuring that Radiant can continue providing critical care and life-changing services to those who need them most. If you are able, I hope you will consider supporting my fundraising efforts. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps Radiant Health Centers continue changing lives throughout Orange County. Thank you for standing with me, with Radiant, and with our community. — Max Johnson