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 Ice Ball 2018 An Unprecedented Success For Our Kids!

Ice Ball 2018 An Unprecedented Success For Our Kids!

September 21, 2018

It was the coolest event on one of the hottest nights in Austin as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ 14th annual Ice Ball gala exceeded all expectations. A record-breaking $850,000+ was [...]

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     The Ice Ball 2017 Host Committee: Having A Ball

    The Ice Ball 2017 Host Committee: Having A Ball

    June 16, 2017

    As the Texas summer heats up, there’s one cool thing you can count on – Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 2017 Ice Ball gala set for August 26 at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Austin. The Ice Ball Host [...]

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