Aly Raisman Speaking at Marathon Bombing Victim Gala

A local gold medal is heading downtown to support Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Needham-native, Olympian, and "Dancing With the Stars" competitor Aly Raisman announced on her Facebook page that she would be speaking at an event to benefit Adrianne Haslet-Davis and her husband Adam Davis. 

"I'm honored to be a part of the fundraising gala for Boston bombing victims Adrianne and Adam Davis." Said Raisman on Facebook, "It is going to be a great event for two great, courageous people!"

The event, hosted by Arthur Murray dance school where Davis worked, is on Saturday evening, June 15. VIP tickets are $200 for a meal, entertainment, light refreshments--these are on sale until Friday. There are also evening reception tickets for $50, which stop selling on Thursday. 

At the beginning of May on "Dancing With the Stars," the program highlighted the ballroom dancer and instructor who lost her leg in the attack. Host Tom Bergeron said they would follow the recovery of Adrianne Haslet, who is putting together a routine for the program.

She has also said she plans to run the marathon in 2014. 

On the off-chance anyone forgot: Aly Raisman was also a contestant this season on . She also came to Pollard Middle School to . 

Other recent honors for the local Olympian include dropping the puck before a Bruins game, the AHRC NYC's Thurman Munson Dinner, being named . Not to mention the MBTA's Aly Raisman Banner on the Needham line.