Ronald McDonald House Charities Hosts Annual Bandana Ball to Support Families of Critically Ill Children

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas is hosting its annual Bandana Ball on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. This signature fundraising event brings together the Central Texas community to support programs that improve the health and well-being of children and families facing serious illness. The organization's mission focuses on creating, finding, and supporting programs that directly enhance the lives of children and their families during medical crises.

Through its Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, the organization provides a comforting home-away-from-home for families with children receiving medical care, ensuring they can stay together during challenging times. This year marks the sixth consecutive collaboration with the Cowboy Auctioneer team, whose high-energy live auction and donation appeal will help raise vital funds to keep families close when they need it most. The event represents a critical funding source for maintaining these essential family support services.

The importance of these services is underscored by personal testimonies from community members like John Lucius, Cowboy Ringman, who shared his family's experience with the organization thirty years ago. "Thirty years ago, the Ronald McDonald House supported me and my family while we went through the toughest thing any of us would ever go through. Their team and resources were such a blessing while we had children at home and a child in the hospital," Lucius stated. "It's an honor to be a part of Team Cowboy Auctioneer, fundraising for this incredible mission decades later while they support other courageous families navigating a child's illness."

The Bandana Ball offers a memorable evening of dining, dancing, and giving back, all in the spirit of strengthening families during life's most difficult moments. The continued partnership with organizations like Cowboy Auctioneer demonstrates the lasting impact of these charitable efforts and the community's commitment to supporting families in medical crisis. For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas and their programs, visit https://rmhc-ctx.org/. Additional details about the auction team supporting this event can be found at https://www.cowboyauctioneer.com/.

This annual event highlights the ongoing need for community support in pediatric healthcare, particularly for families traveling long distances for specialized medical treatment. The funds raised through events like the Bandana Ball directly impact the organization's ability to provide housing, meals, and emotional support to families during some of their most challenging times. The continuity of this event over multiple years demonstrates both the persistent need for these services and the community's sustained commitment to addressing the financial and emotional burdens faced by families of critically ill children.