Southlake and Keller residents will pop bottles in March for Bubbly and Bingo, a fundraiser that benefits cancer nonprofits The Healing Chair and the Me2 (Squared) Foundation. According to co-chair Kathleen Ruth, The Healing Chair provides reclining lift chairs to patients recovering from mastectomy surgery. When the St. Louis nonprofit opened its newest location in DFW, the first recipient was none other than Me2 (Squared) Foundation owner Mimi Tran, who provides educational and financial assistance to those diagnosed with cancer like she was.
“Immediately upon meeting Mimi, we both recognized how the two nonprofits had a similar cause – to help, assist and comfort those fighting cancer,” Kathleen says. “Because of this, we decided to host a fundraiser to benefit both The Healing Chair and the Me2 (Squared) Foundation.”
When the doors open and guests enter the Chandon Arbors venue in Keller, they will be greeted with an assortment of drinks and light bites to enjoy while socializing with members from the two nonprofits. The bingo games will start one hour later, and attendants will have the chance to play and win prizes such as purses and other exquisite accessories.
Additionally, CISD Superintendent Dr. David Faltys and Dawson Middle School theater teacher Chad McCoy will be the emcees, while Paper Closet owner Pattie Stebbins will serve as the event’s co-chair. Kathleen says she looks forward to the fellowship people will experience throughout the night and hopes it brings people together from the corners of the two nonprofits.
“The event will not only highlight the two nonprofits, but will be a night of fun with friends and a chance to win designer handbags or accessories,” Kathleen says. “We are already feeling the love and support of the community. We would love to think this could become an annual event.”
Doors open for Bubbly and Bingo at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 at 121 S. Elm St., while bingo begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for $100 can be purchased on The Healing Chair’s website and includes two drink tickets and 10 bingo cards. For questions or sponsorship opportunities, email the co-chairs at PaperCloset@yahoo.com or TheHealingChairDFW@gmail.com.