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The 3rd Annual Dancing with the Stars Austin, presented by Lexus of Austin, was held at the Hilton Austin on Sunday, December 6, 2010, to benefit the Center for Child Protection, a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center serving children of Travis County. The event, coupled with the Center’s annual luxury car raffle, grossed more than $675,000. The Center is the only nonprofit in Travis County involved with investigations of crimes against children.
“Once again, Lexus of Austin and the Austin community have given hope to abused children,” said Sandra Martin, CEO of the Center for Child Protection. “With their support, children have a voice and can receive the care they need to begin the healing process.”
In festive dance attire, twelve notable Austinites and their professional dance partners glided across the dance floor, performing the Cha-Cha, Foxtrot, Hustle and Rhumba for over 900 guests in the Hilton Austin Grand Ballroom. Featured Austin celebrities included Joanie Bentzin, energetic Austin promoter; Gigi Bryant, fifth generation Austinite and businesswoman; Eloise DeJoria, actress and Paul Mitchell Systems spokesperson; Charles Duggan, Broadway and Greater Tuna producer; Richard Garriott, first second generation astronaut and computer game developer; Sheriff Greg Hamilton, Travis County Sheriff; Susan Lubin, Austin Lyric Opera supporter and volunteer; Holly Mills-Gardner, Miss Texas USA 1998 and TV Personality; Dan Neil, former Denver Bronco and two-time Super Bowl champion; Dave Steakley, ZACH Theatre Producing Artistic Director; Michelle Valles, local news anchor; and Mitchell Zoll, lawyer with Strasburger & Price. Celebrity judges Ed Clements, KLBJ-AM talk show host; Carla McDonald, Founder and CEO of Dynabrand; and Evan Smith, CEO and Editor of Texas Tribune shared their thoughts about the dance performances and awarded “Perfect 10’s” to each performer and their professional partner. Sabrina Barker-Truscott of All Ways Dance served as dance director and introduced the judges and each Austin celebrity and their professional partner.
Audience votes were compiled and celebrity dancer Dave Steakley and his professional dance partner Jolie Generalov were winners of the coveted mirror-ball trophy. They performed a high energy samba with colorful costumes. The first runner-up was Sheriff Greg Hamilton with his professional dance partner, Lidsay LeBlanc and the second runner-up was Holly Mills-Gardner with professional partner Shaun Bruno.
In addition to the dance competition, guests enjoyed a silent auction and a live auction conducted by emcee for the night, John Paul DeJoria. The live auction featured a seven night stay in a villa in Tuscany, Italy and dancing spots in the 2010 Dancing with the Stars Austin. Uniformed officers from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and Austin Police Department took part in the event, serving as bid spotters during the live auction and fund-a-need. Following dinner and the dance competition, the raffle drawing took place and Ellen Thelen of Austin was awarded the grand prize 2010 Lexus IS 250 C convertible. Jerry Phillips of Austin won the $2500 gift card from HEB and the two roundtrip Continental Airlines tickets from Tramex Travel went to Douglas Traylor. The night ended with dancing and a live performance by Trish Murphy & Skyrocket.
2009 Celebrity Dancers
Joanie Bentzin, Energetic Austin Promoter and Social Networker
Gigi Bryant, 5th Generation Austinite, Community Volunteer & Businesswoman
Eloise DeJoria, Actress & Paul Mitchell Systems Spokesperson
Charles Duggan, Broadway and Greater Tuna Producer
Richard Garriott, 1st Second Generation Astronaut / Computer Game Developer
Sheriff Greg Hamilton, Travis County Sheriff
Susan Lubin, Austin Lyric Opera Supporter & Volunteer Extraordinaire
Holly Mills-Gardner, Miss Texas USA 1998 & TV Personality
Dan Neil, Former Denver Bronco & 2-Time Superbowl Champion
Dave Steakley, ZACH Theatre Producing Artistic Director
Michelle Valles, Local News Anchor & Community Volunteer
Mitchell Zoll, Lawyer with Strasburger & Price & Community Volunteer
Featuring a Special Performance By:
2009 Celebrity Judges
Ed Clements, Talk Show Host for KLBJ-AM
Carla McDonald, Founder & CEO of Dynabrand, Local Arts Reporter
Evan Smith, CEO & Editor of Texas Tribune
2009 Co-Chairs
Maria Groten
Mary Herr Tally
2009 Honorary Chairs
Ronya Kozmetsky
Maxine Roberts
Edith Royal
TITLE SPONSOR
BALLROOM SPONSOR
The Widgeon Foundation
TANGO SPONSORS
The Busbys, Goldapps, Guthries, Morgan/Dickey, and Traceys
Eloise & John Paul DeJoria
Richard Garriott
Laurée and Jim Bob Moffett
Reynolds/Hardeman
Deanna & Jeff Serra
RHUMBA SPONSORS
Clinical Pathology Associates
Bill Dickson
Dancing with the Stars Fans
Friends of the Children
The Gray Family/Service Insurance Group
Congressman & Mrs. Michael McCaul
Supporters of Joanie Bentzin
Mary & Rusty Tally/UBS Financial Services
SALSA SPONSORS
Aetna Foundation
Davis/Womack
Katrine & Bill FormbyLaine Strategy Group
Jeff McAdams
Kay & Phil Rawlins/Karen & Mike Shultz
Mary & Rusty Tally/UBS Financial ServicesKathy & Randy Taylor
Time Warner Cable
Linda and Mark Williams
CHA-CHA SPONSORS
Austin Cops for Charities
Ball/Ritchies/Wilbur
The Boon Group
Gigi & Samuel Bryant
Camp on the Move
Champion Toyota & Friends of Holly Mills-Gardner
David Yurman
Clinical Pathology Associates
David Yurman
Curtis Ford
Maria & Eric Groten
Susan & Clint Hackney
Christina Hester & Julia McCurley
Johnna & Stephen Jones
Sidney & John Jones & Friends
Dr. & Mrs. Craig Lubin
Carla & Jack McDonald
Melissa Meunch
Dan Neil & Family
RJLRE, LLC
St. David's Foundation
Shaunessy/Sedgwick Detert Moran & Arnold, LLP
Strasburger & Price, LLP
Mary & Rusty Tally/UBS Financial Services
A Texas Christmas Carol
Stacy & Mike Toomey
Wattinger Company, Inc.
ZACH Scott Theatre
Stacey & Mitchell Zoll/HigherOut
SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS
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1020 Glass Art and Fine Gifts |
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DANCE DIRECTOR
2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars-Austin Raises Over $580,000
Event Surpasses Fundraising Goal Thanks to Generous Austinites
The 2nd Annual Dancing with the Stars-Austin and 17th Annual Luxury Lexus Raffle both presented by Lexus of Austin, raised more than $580,000 on Sunday, December 7, to benefit the Center for Child Protection. The Center is the first stop in the investigation process for abused and neglected children in Travis County.
More than 800 guests graced the Hilton Austin Grand Ballroom to watch Austin celebrities and their professional dance partners in their finest dancing attire hit the dance floor, performing such moves as the Cha-Cha, Tango, and Rhumba. If you missed it, enjoy the videos of each dance pair now posted on YouTube.
Featured Austin celebrities included Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo; Dr. Robert Clement, MD, APSI Skin Care Clinic; Larry Connelly, arts leader and philanthropist; 
Meghan Danahey, KVUE-TV Broadcast Meteorologist; Wally DeRoeck, entrepreneur and community philanthropist; Ronda Gray, children’s advocate and founder of Camp on the Move; Maria Groten, community volunteer; Karen Hawkins, community volunteer and philanthropist; Mitch Jacobson, former Dell executive and arts leader; Amy Simmons, founder and owner of Amy’s Ice Creams; Bill and Venus Strawn, entrepreneur and community volunteer; and Roxanne Wilson, radio personality on The River 102.3 FM and survivor of Donald Trump’s hit reality show, The Apprentice. Celebrity judges Ed Clements, KLBJ-AM talk show host; Bill Jones, 2007 winner of Dancing with the Stars-Austin and law partner with Vinson & Elkins; and Ava Late, business owner and philanthropist shared their thoughts about the dance performances and awarded “Perfect 10’s” to each performer and their professional partner. Sabrina Barker-Truscott of All Ways Dance served as dance director and emcee for the night, introducing the judges and each Austin celebrity and their professional partner.
After an audience vote, celebrity dancer Ronda Gray and her professional dance partner Danny Davila were named champions of the one-night dance competition and were awarded the coveted mirror-ball trophy. The first runner-up was Police Chief Art Acevedo with professional dance partner Jolie Generalov, and the second runner-up was Wally DeRoeck with professional partner Sabrina Barker-Truscott.
After dinner and the dance competition, winners of the 17th Annual Luxury Raffle were announced. Shelley Graham of Austin was awarded the grand prize which was a 2008 Lexus RX 400h Hybrid Luxury Utility Vehicle. Jack Gindler won the second prize, a $2,500 gift card from H-E-B, and Adam Wanta won two round-trip tickets on Continental Airlines sponsored by Tramex Travel.
The Center for Child Protection is grateful to title sponsor Lexus of Austin, Honorary Chair First Lady Anita Perry, event chairs Mary Tally and Stacee Bell, Dance Director Sabrina Barker-Truscott, KVUE-TV, the Widgeon Foundation, Lance Avery Morgan of Brilliant magazine, St. Thomas Boutique and all of the sponsors, donors, and celebrity and professional dancers who made this event possible.
2008 Celebrity Dancers:
Chief Art Acevedo, Austin Police Department
Dr. Robert Clement, MD, APSI Skin Care Clinic
Larry Connelly, arts leader and philanthropist
Meghan Danahey, KVUE-TV Broadcast Meteorologist
Wally DeRoeck, entrepreneur and community philanthropist
Ronda Gray, children's advocate and founder of Camp on the Move
Maria Groten, community volunteer
Karen Hawkins, community volunteer and philanthropist
Mitch Jacobson, former Dell executive and arts leader
Amy Simmons, founder and owner of Amy's Ice Cream
Bill and Venus Strawn, entrepreneur and community volunteer
Roxanne Wilson, survivor of Donald Trump's hit reality show, The Apprentice
2008 Celebrity Judges:
Ed Clements, KLBJ-AM Talk Show Host
Bill Jones, 2007 Dancing with the Stars-Austin Winner and Partner at Vinson & Elkins
Ava Late, owner of BMW of Austin
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