The fundraising competition between celebrities has surpassed all previous StarStruck competitions and with only a 3 weeks until the March 13 event, all StarStruck fundraising benchmarks look to be broken. Four of the five celebrities have surpassed the $10,000 mark, with artist Roman Gomez leading the way with $25,070. Most seats have been sold, with approximately 60 remaining as of Feb. 22.
You can see an up-to-date tally of the competition, make a donation toward a dancer, purchase tickets for the event and learn more information by visiting arclcc.org.
 
What: StarStruck 2010, a spectacular dance competition and gala to benefit the programs and services of the American Red Cross of Lee County. The evening includes a silent auction, dinner, wine, dancing, competition, and entertainment.
When: March 13, 2010 at 6 p.m.
Where: Miromar Design Center, 10800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, FL
Who: The cast for the March 13 event will include:
 
Samira Beckwith – Hope Hospice – with Brian Akioka, instructor, Aki’s Dance Studio.
Deirdre Mann –  Family Thrift Center – with Bruce Akioka, owner and instructor Aki’s Dance Studio
 
Sonya Sawyer – Home Tech – with Jessie Garcia, owner and instructor, Naples Ballroom Company

Roman Gomez – Artist – with Erin Dunbar, owner and instructor, Moondance Productions
 
Dr. John Iacuone – Lee Memorial Health System with Nathalie Grondin, independent instructor
 
Why: To Benefit the programs and services of the American Red Cross of Lee County, a locally funded organization and a proud partner of the United Way.
More info: You can follow the fundraising competition, register for tickets or vote for your favorite dancers by visiting www.arclcc.org and clicking on the StarStruck logo or call the chapter at 239-278-3401.