It has been almost 10 years since the popular wildlife expert Steve Irwin unexpectedly died from a stingray attack, and a special charity event is being prepared for his honour.

TV personality Bindi Irwin took it to social media this week to announce that her family is hosting the annual gala dinner for the first time in the US. “An exciting announcement and invitation for you guys! We want YOU to join us at our very first Steve Irwin Gala Dinner in the USA! For the first time ever, on Saturday May 21 we are holding the Steve Irwin Gala dinner in Los Angeles,” she wrote on her Instagram account.

The 17-year-old “Dancing With the Stars” winner also said that the night will be a celebration of Steve’s life and legacy. It also aims to raise funds and awareness for the conservation work that he loved when he was still alive. “I want to invite you to be a part of this incredible night raising funds for Dad's conservation work with our non-profit organisation Wildlife Warriors,” Bindi added.

A series of auctions will be held on the US gala, with all the proceeds going to the family’s various Wildlife Warriors conservation projects, including the Wildlife Hospital, which saves the lives of sick and injured wildlife.

“Dancing With The Stars” host Tom Bergeron and singer BC Jean will reunite with Bindi on the event. Legendary Australian singer and actress Olivia Newton-John will co-emcee the US gala. “We feel blessed to have the beautiful @bcjean performing on the night and our incredible MCs are @tombergeron and @therealonj,” Bindi reveals. “DWTS” star Derek Hough has also reportedly confirmed he’ll attend the event.

Bindi, who has regarded her dad as her superhero, concludes the post by saying, “Myself, Mum and Robert can't wait to see you there. Thank you for your support in continuing Dad's work, we couldn't do it without you. Love you guys so much x ”

Steve, who achieved worldwide fame from the television series “The Crocodile Hunter,” died at the age of 44 in September 2006. Whilst he was filming at a section of the Great Barrier Reef, he was attacked by a stingray which pierced his heart. His death is believed to be the only fatality from a stingray captured on film, but his family requested to destroy all copies of the video.

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