BEAUMONT, TX. (April 12, 2023) – Doggett Ford Park is hosting a diaper and wipe donation through April 30^th in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Beginning with “Go Blue Day” on April 14th, Doggett Ford Park will collect donations of diapers and wipes at the Ford Arena box office as well as at Ford Fields.  All donations will go directly to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to help replenish their Rainbow Rooms. The donation drive will be held on Mondays through Fridays from 10:00am – 5:00pm at Ford Arena Box Office, as well as during all weekend tournaments at Ford Fields. Patrons attending upcoming events in April may also drop donations off at the box office prior to entering for their show.

 

According to DFPS, Rainbow Rooms are 24/7 resource centers in support of their Child Protective Services operation. Here caseworkers obtain a variety of supplies for children who are victims of abuse or neglect. For more information on DFPS, Child Protective Services and Rainbow rooms please visit  https://www.dfps.texas.gov/child_protection/.

 

“Go Blue Day” is a day to wear blue in honor and memory of child abuse victims. Doggett Ford Park staff will be wearing blue and is asking all patrons going to the Blippi The Wonderful Tour event on April 14^th to wear blue as well as consider a donation of diapers or wipes.

 

“We are proud to bring exposure to Child Awareness Month and work in conjunction with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to support them in their daily mission of assisting local children in need, said Doggett Ford Park General Manager Claudio Oliveira. “