The 35th Annual Bandana Ball, chaired by Susan Lubin with Bitsy Henderson as the honorary chair and presenting sponsor Ferguson Family McDonald’s, raised over $620,000 to support families going through a pediatric medical crisis. Guests gathered at the Bullock Texas State History Museum to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX) mission, enjoying live music, whiskey tasting, and most importantly, heartfelt RMHC CTX family stories.
This year, RMHC CTX has served over 980 adults and children at the Ronald McDonald House, offering over 7,442 room nights to families needing a place to stay near their child’s hospital. Through the Happy Wheels Cart program, they’ve reached over 16,300 individuals in hospitals, distributing over 24,200 comfort items to children and their caregivers, all made possible by the unwavering support of volunteers and donors.
RMHC CTX announced a new partnership this year with the Austin Center for Grief and Loss to enhance the HOPE Support Group, which provides free group counseling to families who have lost a child. They also added a Spanish-language option for the virtual support group, extending their reach to even more families in need of compassionate care.
Bandana Ball is a crucial annual event that allows RMHC CTX to raise the funds needed to support families experiencing a pediatric medical crisis. For more information, visit www.rmhc-ctx.org.
