Of all the bonding experiences that go on in ABSOLUTE TEXXAS, the most fulfilling are the moments when we as a group give ourselves back to the community that we love. Service is an integral part of the ABSOLUTE TEXXAS experience and is necessary in order for members to grow as well-rounded individuals. Through our main philanthropies, Cancer and Children, we here at ABSOLUTE TEXXAS offer a rewarding opportunity for UT students.

The following are some of the events that will take place in the fall and the spring:

St. Jude Volleyball Classic - Annual Volleyball Tournament
On April 18, 2009 Absolute Texxas began working with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to host a sand volleyball tournament at Aussie's Bar and Grill. It is a campus-wide philanthropic project to raise money for the hospital. Absolute Texxas plans and organizes a series of fund raisers and recruits teams to participate. The Aussies' Volleyball Tournament is a great campus-wide event that can truly make a difference throughout the nation.

Please visit ATVolleyballClassic.com for more info.

As of June 2010, Absolute Texxas has raised over $12,000 for St. Jude through our annual tournament.

Helping Hand Home
This home that has fostered to children abused and neglected for a long time in Austin is very close to the heart of ABSOLUTE TEXXAS. Around three times a month, we plan recreation time with the children. As well, we also plan special events or trips with the children. Previous events have included taking the kids to the Zilker Park Kite Festival and holding a carnival at Helping Hand Home. There is also a Thanksgiving event at the house planned for this fall.

Race For the Cure
Run by the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Race For the Cure is a 5K that takes place in the fall. This event is a major part of our cancer philanthropy. We volunteer our time by helping with setup and cleaning around the site of the race.

Coats For Kids
Near the beginning of the winter months, under-privileged families have an opportunity to pick out donated coats for their children. We assist these families in finding the right coats for the winter ahead.

Relay For Life
This is a fun overnight event where groups or organizations form teams that raise money for American Cancer Society. As a team, we would walk or run around a track with the objective of keeping at least one member of the team on the track at all times. In the spring of 2006, ABSOLUTE TEXXAS members, friends, and family raised and donated over $2,500 for The American Cancer Society.

Bedtime Book Drive
Our newest event in the service area of AT, the Bedtime Book Drive is an effort by members of AT to collect pajamas and books to go to Helping Hand Home and Austin Children’s Shelter. We will also raise money for the purchasing of these necessities for children. In the culmination of the event, we will deliver the pajamas and books to Helping Hand Home and take part in reading bedtime stories to the children. We will also treat them to milk and cookies during the bedtime stories.