We’re back for our 11th annual party on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the San Antonio Country Club. Viva Bingo is a fiesta-themed, family event with food, drinks, bingo, casino, silent auction, mystery bags, and signature raffle packages unlike any other event!

Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. Each year in this country, roughly 200,000 people die, and another 2 million fall victim to preventable medical errors during their stay in the hospital. This costs the healthcare system billions of dollars each year. The Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation was founded in May of 2009, ten days after Louise Batz lost her life to a preventable medical error. Since that day, we have gone on a life-changing journey from tragedy to hope!

Can’t join us in-person this year? Have no fear, we are bringing some of the Bingo fun directly to you. For only $100, you can purchase a ticket to enter our drawing to win a fabulous  trip for up to 4 people. Winner chooses the destination-- Portugal, Cuba, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, Seattle, Toronto, and Montreal. 

*You do not need to be present to win. This opportunity is intended to provide equal access to any individuals who wish to participate in part of the Viva Bingo drawings but are unable to attend. Booking is subject to availability. Airfare, transfers, excursions and gratuities are not included. Online Sales Close at 3:00pm on September 9th.

Our mission is to help families and patients become a part of their healthcare team and reduce the number of preventable medical errors. Over the past 14 years, the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation has raised over $3 million for patient safety, published ten unique “Batz Guides for Bedside Advocacy”, developed our Batz Patient Guide Apps, established the Batz Foundation Europe, and shared Louise’s story across the United States, Canada, Europe, South America, and India. This fall, our team will travel to South Korea to present at the global ISQUA conference on patient safety.

With your help, the funds raised from Viva Bingo will support these goals that further our mission to create awareness of patient safety, both locally and internationally:

• Develop an innovative website promoting a wide range of educational topics in patient safety using the ten Batz Guides we have developed over the past 14 years.
• Print, implement, and research the effectiveness of our Weezie’s Angel NICU Guide for Babies.
• Teach at universities and hospitals around the country.
• Participate at healthcare conferences promoting patient safety and education around the globe.
• Expand our Community Health EMPOWER program aimed to help low-income families.
• Grow our Rosie’s Art Project initiative in honor of Rosalyn Dugger Bowers.
• Continue to expand our international programs.

Your sponsorship will make these goals a reality! 

If you have any questions, please  contact Laura Batz Townsend at laurabtownsend@gmail.com. Thank you for considering supporting the Louise H. Batz Foundation. We hope to see you in September!