AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The second annual “ Aiken Black Tie Human Bingo ” fundraiser event is happening Saturday, January 27th 2024, at Woodside Country Club .
The event will feature games of Human Bingo, raffle tickets can be purchased and more.
We spoke with Amy Patheja and Pam Fischbach, about what people can expect from the event, and why it’s important.
Talk to us about what’s going on this weekend.
“We’ve got Aiken Human Black Tie Bingo and that’s going to be an awesome event. It’s a lovely sit-down dinner at Woodside Country Club, the band will be playing and when they’re on their breaks it’s time for bingo. It’s a floor sized bingo board where humans are the markers.”
What is this a fundraiser for?
“Suicide prevention in Aiken County. The mental health association of Aiken County will get the funds that we raise.”
Why is it important to do this kind of fundraiser every year?
“We both have family members, friends that have experienced mental health issues, so we decided we can make money for this, and help out.”