CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Head women's basketball coach Rekha Patterson has been selected to compete in the first ever Dancing with Cape Stars in July.
 
The event will be July 22 at Ray's Plaza Banquet Center in Cape. It is open to the public but tickets are required. Price of admission also includes dinner. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Gibson Center Foundation. GCF is a newly formed foundation to bring awareness to substance use in our area. GCF's primary goal is to support Gibson Recovery Center, a non-profit agency, committed to providing comprehensive services which promote new behaviors for a healthy lifestyle for those dealing with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues.
 
Patterson is one of 12 who will compete in the event. Other Cape stars include Dr. Cynthia Bleichroth, Tim Bleichroth, Jeff Brune, Erin Fluegge, Debbie Griffith, Kirby Ray, Bud McMillan, Lauren Ritter, Josh Sexton, OJ Turner, and Jennifer Icaza-Gast.
 
Votes in the form of donations are being accepted on DancingWithCape.com. Voting for each star will end the Thursday before the competition, July 20. The star with the most votes will receive an advantage in the competition all while raising money for the Gibson Center Foundation.
 
For more information, to buy tickets, or to vote for Coach Patterson, visit DancingWithCape.com.