The buildings will be lit from 8 p.m. - midnight as a sign of the community's appreciation for the work of the Red Cross, its volunteers and its donors. The Red Cross will hold a special VIP reception at the Hyatt Regency Austin, offering attendees a grand view of the skyline of crosses. As former president of BOMA and a current board member of the Red Cross, I was enchanted with this Red Cross tradition that was started last year. BOMA, like Red Cross, is a national organization with many chapters, and this partnership between BOMA and Red Cross is mutually beneficial and has spread to many cities. The American Red Cross will also sponsor a photo contest to find the most captivating picture of the buildings partaking in this event.
Participation is encouraged from both amateur and professional photographers.
American Red Cross of Central Texas is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance to families in nine counties through the generosity of the American people. Red Cross is not a government agency and receives no government funding.