The Tables Have Turned: Real Housewives Of NJ Star Coming To Town

MAMARONECK, NY — A few of the best known reality stars on television will be two-stepping into town for a good cause.

Teresa Giudice and Louie Ruelas from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and Tony Dovolani from "Dancing with the Stars," will be in Mamaroneck on Saturday to serve as celebrity judges at the Dancing Stars of Westchester gala, an event that will raise funds for critical autism research.

The Autism Science Foundation (ASF), a nonprofit organization that raises funds for autism research and supports families facing autism will be holding its inaugural Dancing Stars of Westchester gala, presented by Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Mamaroneck.

"We are incredibly grateful to Teresa, Louie and Tony for donating their time and talent for our inaugural Dancing Stars of Westchester gala," ASF President Alison Singer said. "We appreciate that they are using their global platforms to spread the word about the importance of evidence-based research and interventions that will help people with autism thrive."

The benefit will be modeled after the popular "Dancing With the Stars" tv show, pairing prominent area personalities with professionals from the Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Mamaroneck. The performance rounds will be judged by Giudice, Ruelas and Dovolani and winners will receive one of two coveted mirror ball trophies.

Fans of Giudice, Ruelas and Dovolani will be able to "vote" for stars on the event website, where the votes will be tallied in the dollar amounts of donations to ASF rather than the number of votes.

The talented local performers and familiar faces who will be participating include Dwight Campbell, Enzo Del Brocco, Beth Feldman, Danielle Ferland, Louiza Ferrara, Susan Gannon, Annette Guarrasi, Isabelle (Izzie) Piwnicki, Bill Shea and Alison Singer. You can read their bios here.

"I am so proud to judge the Dancing Stars of Westchester gala benefiting the Autism Science Foundation" said Ruelas, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Digital Media Solutions. "As the father of a young adult son with autism, we are living the autism journey alongside so many other families ASF serves. This event combines a fun party with a beautiful cause. It will raise funds for autism research, which will have a positive impact on the life of my son and others with autism."

His future bride shares his enthusiasm for helping this particular non-profit organization.

"I am so excited to judge the Dancing Stars of Westchester event with Louie," said Giudice. “He is an amazing father to his sons and my daughters and I have learned so much more about autism through them. As everyone knows, I love a good party and it’s even better when it supports such an amazing nonprofit like the Autism Science Foundation. We are going to have so much fun!”

Autism is a cause that is personal to Dovolani as well.

"As the father of a son with autism and a person who has dedicated my career to ballroom dance, I cannot think of a better event to judge than this one," said Dovolani, who is International Dance Director for Fred Astaire Dance Studios. "Dance has the power to transform lives and I thank the talented professional dancers at Fred Astaire Mamaroneck for partnering with these local stars to raise money for a cause close to my heart."

The Dancing Stars of Westchester event will take place on Saturday at the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck. More information about the event, including how to buy tickets and vote for the stars can be found here.

About the Autism Science Foundation
The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) is a 501(c) (3) public charity. Its mission is to support autism research by providing funding to scientists and organizations conducting autism research. ASF also provides information about autism to the general public and serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. To learn more about the Autism Science Foundation or to make a donation, the Autism Science Foundation website.