PHILADELPHIA, PA — Action Wellness is set to host the 2025 Black-Tie GayBINGO!, a night of elegance, entertainment, and fundraising dedicated to supporting HIV programs and services. Scheduled for Saturday, March 22, the event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Regency Ballroom of the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, located at 1200 Market Street in Center City.
Marking its 26th year, Black-Tie GayBINGO! merges glamour with a mission. This year’s edition holds special significance as the event will honor AIDS Fund, the organization that created GayBINGO! in 1996. Over its 35 years, AIDS Fund made a profound impact in the fight against HIV/AIDS before concluding operations in December 2024. Action Wellness, which has taken over the beloved event, is committed to continuing its legacy.
“Black-Tie GayBINGO! is an event full of joy, affirmation, and love,” said Mary Evelyn Torres, Executive Director of Action Wellness. “It’s an opportunity to raise money and awareness about ending the HIV epidemic. This is our first year as an organization hosting the event, and we are proud to honor AIDS Fund, an organization that has done incredible work while positively impacting the lives of people with HIV over the last 30 years.”
Guests at the event will enjoy a lively evening featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction, seated dinner, dancing, and entertaining rounds of GayBINGO! hosted by Carlota Ttendant and the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs), a spirited troupe of drag performers known for their humor and dazzling costumes. Adding to the excitement, Stella D’Oro will lead the awards ceremony and program.
The event will also recognize AIDS Fund for its decades of leadership with the 2025 Black-Tie GayBINGO! Community Award. Former staff, board members, and Executive Director Robb Reichard will accept the honor.
Founded during the height of the AIDS epidemic, AIDS Fund has played a vital role in raising awareness, funding services, and supporting those affected by HIV. Reflecting on the organization’s legacy, Torres remarked, “AIDS Fund’s work has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of HIV in our community. At Action Wellness, we are humbled and honored to continue a part of their incredible legacy by hosting GayBINGO! and ensuring it remains a force for positive change and community connection.”
Since its inception, GayBINGO! and Black-Tie GayBINGO! have raised over $4 million to support HIV-related programs. Contributions from the event are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress and join the celebration on March 22 for an evening filled with humor, philanthropy, and community spirit as Action Wellness ushers in a new chapter for one of Philadelphia’s most iconic fundraisers.
Tickets and sponsorship packages are now available for purchase at aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo. This event is organized by Action Wellness, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. To stay informed and preview event updates, follow @actionwellnessphl and @gaybingophilly on social media platforms.
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