Almost 1,300 women channeled their best jungle chic aesthetic for a good cause this month, raising a staggering $1.3 million for children impacted by abuse and neglect across Travis County. The 21st annual PlayBingo Ladies Luncheon invited Austin's most influential philanthropists to take a walk on the wild side, transforming the Hilton Austin into a safari-inspired luxe paradise.
In addition to a full slate of high-energy bingo, attendees bid on silent auction items. Each bid and bingo card helps the Center for Child Protection continue to walk alongside children in crisis by providing life-changing services like forensic interviews, medical care, and therapy. The annual event is one of the Center's largest fundraisers, generating close to $8 million in contributions over the past two decades to support children and families in need.
Friends of Christopher Guild President, Gail Cannon, said every PlayBingo Ladies Luncheon event is a testament to the power of community and compassion. "It is truly heartwarming to see so many people come together to support our region's vulnerable children and families," she said.
For more information on the Center for Child Protection and its upcoming fundraising events, visit centerforchildprotection.org
Photos 1-13 by Haley Plotkin
