Tioga United Way raised $32,000 during Saturday evening’s Dancing United with the Starz competition at Tioga Downs. Jeff and Paula Gural matched that amount, bringing the event’s total benefit to $64,000.
Eight teams of local volunteer dancers competed to raise money. Chris Riley and Samara Guzman won first place. Radigan Media’s Irene Radigan and Anthony Almond finished second, and Alessio De Michele and Jen Brockner placed third. Stacy Arroyo and Jean Graham received the People’s Choice Award.
Tioga United Way serves 32 nonprofit agencies throughout Tioga County, New York, under the direction of Executive Director Bob Russell and its local board of directors. The local organization connects money raised through community events with agencies serving residents across the county.
The 2026 competition was held November 7 at Tioga Downs Casino Resort. Tioga United Way’s official winner gallery confirmed the four award placements after the event.
