A brief schedule of all known benefit auctions and charity fundraisers being held throughout the Austin, Texas area is listed on this site under the top menu item “Schedule of Austin Benefit Events.” If you’d also like your event listed in more detail on this page, send an email to AustinBenefitAuctions@gmail.com.
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2010 Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale – May 15 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Central Texas
April 11th, 2010
Leukemia & Lymphoma of Central Texas’ Grand Finale celebration honoring the candidates for Man & Woman of the Year along with the Boy & Girl of the Year. Winners (one man & one woman) will be announced following a 9-week fundraising campaign during the gala featuring food, music, silent auction. Details: www.mwoy.org/ctx
Wonder Ball – Wonders&Worries – April 10
March 23rd, 2010
Wonders & Worries, an Austin-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping children cope when parents or adult family members are fighting chronic or life-threatening illnesses, has announced its annual Wonder Ball daddy/daughter dance fundraiser April 10, 2010, from 6-9 p.m., at the Palmer Events Center. This year’s event features a “fairy tale” theme. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available, for more information, call 512.329.5757 or look online at http://www.wondersandworries.org/wonderball.html.
The Wonder Ball is a highly anticipated community event that gives fathers and daughters a magical evening complete with food, dancing, a wish-granting Fairy Godmother, two balloon lagoons, face painting and much more. This year, girls will enter an enchanting world inspired by beloved fairy tales. Tickets are $100 for one father (or father-figure) and up to three daughters.
According to Executive Director Meredith Cooper, the annual event is not only an opportunity to celebrate the bond between fathers and their daughters and raise money, but a chance to connect with the community. “We really want to educate people about how important it is to support children who have a parent or adult family member facing an illness that will change the family forever,” Cooper said. “We started Wonders & Worries specifically to address the unique needs of individual families and especially children who are particularly vulnerable to the complex emotions that come with the potential loss of a parent or adult loved one.”
Down Home Ranch RoundUp 2010 – April 9 & 10
March 23rd, 2010
You’re cordially invited to the 2010 Ranch RoundUp, benefitting Down Home Ranch. We’ll be swinging on the links and swinging under the stars as we dance the night away. On Friday April 9th, saddle up and git your spurs on! We want you to ride for the DHR brand! We’re headed for Sam Bass territory—Round Rock, Texas—and the annual Down Home Ranch Golf 4-person Scramble at Teravista Golf Club. They’ll mow the mesquite, sell you all the mulligans you want, give you a cart and range balls, feed you great fajitas and a beverage of your choice—and hey, you get to take off Friday afternoon to help folks with disabilities. How’s that for a real Texas deal? Y’all love Texas? Well then you’ll love the 5th Annual DHR Gala—Saturday evening April 10th – with real Elgin barbecue catered by Southside Market, the Taste of Texas wine bar from Fall Creek Vineyards, and the fabulous Quebe Sisters Band, fiddles and harmony, heading a revival of real old fashioned Texas swing. We’ll have a silent auction with the best stuff ever, and a live auction that will dazzle you, as auctioneer Gayle Stallings takes the floor, auctioning great items, like five nights at the Ritz-Carlton, Aspen Highlands, Colorado. All this and more! Details: http://www.downhomeranch.org/eventsgolfgala.shtml
ZMan Recon Challenge – April 10
March 23rd, 2010
Hosted by the University of Texas Naval ROTC Battalion, the Zimmerman Recon Challenge is a grueling nine mile, multi-sport competition that pushes participants to the edge of their physical limits. This ain’t your grandma’s race. Athletes will have to demonstrate superior strength and endurance as they navigate this seven event course. This competition is open to the public, and all members of the community are invited to participate. Details: http://www.zmanchallenge.com/index.html
Yappy Hour – Austin Humane Society April 5
March 23rd, 2010
The fundraiser is from 6-8 pm on April 5th. A local pet-lover’s meetup groupMichele does a Yappy hour for pet lovers once a month and we figured we might as well try and raise some money for a great cause! Please come to this event and lets show the Humane society we care. It is only 5 dollars at the door and we will have some raffle prizes also. The great thing about this event is you can bring your dog! Details: http://www.meetup.com/volunteerwithaj/calendar/12724598/
“I Art Boobies” charity fundraiser – February 13
February 13th, 2010
The Breast Cancer Resource Center has announced the first of its fabulous fundraisers in the Austin, Texas area which will raise money for women and their families effected by merciless disease breast cancer. From support groups to financial assistance, the BCRC has been an organization that has touched the lives of thousands of individuals, making a profound difference in people’s ability to fight and recover from the devastating impact of breast cancer. The first event for 2010 that will directly support the BCRC will be held on February 13th at the Blue Theater in Austin, Texas.
CASAblanca Celebration CASA of Travis County Commemorates 25 Years as a Powerful Voice for Children – February 27
February 11th, 2010
CASA of Travis County commemorates 25 years as a powerful voice for children in Travis County at this year’s CASAblanca Gala event. “We began our official journey in 1985, 25 years ago. This year we look back to the beginning of that journey and honor those who started and sustained CASA of Travis County through the years. At this annual event, guests will be treated to the beautiful atmosphere found at the Four Seasons while enjoying a spectacular meal created by renowned Chef Elmar Prambs. Dance to the music of Jabarvy or play blackjack or roulette with your friends. A special live and silent auction will give guests the opportunity to support the advocacy that CASA of Travis County provides to the 1,100 plus children removed from their homes due to neglect or abuse. February 27. http://www.casatravis.org/Casablanca.aspx
Brianna’s Pennies of Love – Art Auction & Fundraiser – February 13
February 10th, 2010
Youngest Non-Profit Founder Holds Charity Art Show and Auction to Benefit Children with Cancer/Special Medical Needs
Come to the 1st fundraiser of the year! Brianna’s Pennies of Love Art Sale and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010, from 10-3. It will be held at The Driskill Hotel in Downtown Austin. Brianna’s Pennies of Love (www.penniesoflove.org), a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization, founded by 10-year-old Brianna Vogel, will be holding a charity art show and auction to benefit children with cancer and other special medical needs. Ten-year-old Brianna Vogel started the Pennies of Love project when she was just five years old and at the age of seven, made it a non-profit organization so that she could help more children.
Bandana Ball 2010 – a urban cowboy shindig – February 27
January 16th, 2010
COME TO THE BANDANA BALL
Banana Ball 2010 – February 27
Benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas. WE KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY, Y’ALL! There’ll be a mechanical bull, room for dancing,scrumptious food and tasty drinks for all you Urban Cowboys. Our auction will knock your boots off too!
February 27, 2010
6:00 – 11:00 PM
Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch
Featuring
Radiostar
With Pre-Program Enterntainment by
Sons of the Salt Fork
Details at: http://rmhc-austin.org/events/bandana-ball-2010