ajc.com's "The Buzz" for Tuesday, February 8th.

Nancy Grace to host a charity night of dancing

Originally published on ajc.com at 3:38 pm February 8, 2011 by Jennifer Brett.

Nancy Grace and Joan Gaeta never met, but the prosecutor turned television host and author just knows they would have loved each other.

“She was one of the best mothers in the world,” Grace told us during a phone interview. “I only hope I can be as good a mother.”

As she has for several years, Grace will emcee the annual Dancing For Joan fundraiser, benefiting The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund. It’s planned for 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at The Pavilion of East Cobb, 736 Johnson Ferry Road, and tickets start at $150 each.

For tickets or more information see www.dancingforjoan.org.

A lifelong nonsmoker, Joan Gaeta was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2004 and died in 2007. Her husband and children started the annual event to honor her memory and support research efforts.

“She’s a real and vital part of her family even now,” Grace said. “I feel like she’s with us.”