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CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION
Dancing with the Stars Austin Raises Record-Breaking $2.6 Million
More than 1,000 attendees came out in support of Austin philanthropists performing at the 17th Annual Dancing with the Stars Austin. The gala, hosted at the JW Marriott Grand Ballroom, raised a record $2.6 million for the Center for Child Protection and its work to support victims of child abuse in Travis County. The show’s Dance Director, Glenn Ball, crafted an unforgettable performance showcased by an ensemble of 10 celebrity dancers and their professional partners. Emcees Glenn Ball and Holly Mills-Gardner kept the audience cheering throughout the night. Event chairs, Betsy Hudson and Stephanie O’Neill, alongside the committee behind Dancing with the Stars Austin, ensured that this celebrated annual event surpassed all expectations. The evening’s judges were Becca Tobin, J.R. Martinez and Jeff Jumonville. After 10 routines that brought the audience to their feet, Nasreen Shahi and professional partner Eric Young’s Cha
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Cha was awarded the coveted Mirror Ball trophy and title of 2023 Dancing with the Stars Austin Champions. Brooke Nichol won the Fundraising and Awareness award as well as first runner-up with her professional partner Tristan Reimann, while Amy Beard and professional partner Nolan Whitely were awarded second runner-up. James Klingman and professional partner Maira Montes won the Dancer’s Choice Award. In addition to the dance competition, guests enjoyed a live auction. The evening ended with an after-party with music from DJ Mixer Rogers. One lucky winner went home with a 2024 Mercedes-Benz C-300 Sedan two-year lease or $20,000 credit toward the purchase of a new vehicle from Mercedes-Benz of Austin. The Center for Child Protection is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center and the only nonprofit in Travis County involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children. For more information visit centerforchildprotection.org.
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