08/27/2025
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The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) is proud to announce its 18th Annual Gala, “Dancing with the Stars of Hidalgo County,” scheduled for October 18, 2025, at the Mission Events Center. This highly anticipated event brings together community leaders, local celebrities, and dedicated supporters to raise funds for diabetes prevention, education, and early detection programs tailored specifically for Valley residents.
This year’s Gala will feature a star-studded lineup of Celebrity Dancers, including Iliana Villalobos, Laura Disque, Zeke Moya, Thelma Tamez, Sandy Torres, Abraham Garcia, Benny Lopez, PA-C, Claudia Lopez, Rebecca Trevino DDS, Dr. Juan Serrato, Praveen Vijhani, Grecia Padilla, Moises Segovia, Dr. Daniel Contreras, Regina Reggie” Richardson and Dr. Monzer Yaji.
Spotlight on Dr. Henry Hererra.
Henry Herrera is a Rio Grande Valley native, raised in McAllen, Texas. He graduated from McAllen High School in 2002 and attended the University of Texas Pan-American (UTRGV), graduating with his Bachelor’s in Pre-med Biology in 2006. He attended UT Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 2010 and completed his Gastroenterology fellowship in 2016. He currently practices at DHR Health and serves as the Department Chair and is a member of the DHR Health Governing Board of Directors. He also serves as Clinical Research Director for DHR Health Institute for Research and Development. Henry devotes time to the community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen and the McAllen Education Foundation.
The success of this event is made possible through generous sponsorships from local businesses and organizations, including HEB, RGV Vein and Vascular Institute, High Point Home Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital/Valley Regional Hospital, PAD Specialists, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Vida Careers, IBC, Rio Grande Steel, Prime Health Mission, Knapp and Harlingen Medical Centers, Tijerina Law, Prominence, Natasha Martinez Law, NBC 23/CBS 4 and the Monitor.
RGVDA is a local, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to preventing diabetes and its complications through educational programs, early detection, and raising awareness within Hidalgo County. Funds raised from this event will directly support programs tailored to the needs of our community, ensuring that residents receive the resources they need for healthier lives.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact the RGVDA office at (956) 318-1900 or visit our website.
Join us on October 18, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and community support — together, we can make a difference in the fight against diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley.
