Everyone Was a Winner

What do you get when you combine sparkling beverages, posh prizes and endless rounds of Bingo?

Bubbles & Blingo of course!

On May 11, 2019, Trident Technical College Foundation and the Culinary Institute of Charleston hosted the inaugural Bubbles & Blingo fundraiser in support of Trident Technical College.

Guests were greeted with cotton candy-topped champagne as they made their way to a welcome reception featuring a photo booth equipped with hilarious props, resulting in some unforgettable photos. Some even arrived camera-ready with table themes like “Jolly Roger Pirates” and “Hot Tamales!”

As attendees entered the ballroom for the main event, they were treated to a mouthwatering brunch selection created and served by the faculty and students of CIC, including a chicken and waffle station, shrimp and grits cakes and Greek or Italian frittata omelets. Floral centerpieces adorned each table and were accompanied by a tower of delectable desserts.

TTC President, Dr. Mary Thornley, shared insight on the college and highlighted two of the many students who had volunteered their time to support this inaugural event. She shared the college’s vision as well as a few stories of inspiration.

The main event was hosted by Bobby Collins, TTC Foundation trustee, and Lisa Piccolo, vice president of Development and executive director of TTC Foundation, who led guests through nine games of Bingo full of daubing, laughing and even singing.

Bingo prizes donated by local retailers included jewelry, hotel overnights, luggage and prizes from TTC Welding, Esthetics, Horticulture and Film, and Media programs. Prizes were awarded to Bingo winners as well as guests sitting to the left and right of them.

One of the most exciting surprises of the afternoon was the table prizes. Each time the bell rang, Bobby Collins would call table numbers and award prizes to the eight attendees at that table. You would have thought we were giving away a million dollars by the excitement in the room when the bell rang!

Everyone was a winner and guests were beaming as they left with many already planning their theme for next year!

Tickets will go on sale in February, so be sure to save the date for this annual event on June 13, 2020. Learn More

Visit TTC Alumni & Friends on Facebook to see more event photos.

Watch the Bubbles and Blingo highlight video!

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