Riders to Assist Families of Victims of Dallas Tragedy
Published on July 8, 2016 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS - In the wake of the tragic events of last night in downtown Dallas, the Frisco RoughRiders, in coordination with the Dallas Police Department, have announced plans to raise funds to help support the victims' families at the RoughRiders games tonight and tomorrow at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Tonight's game-worn jerseys and hats will be auctioned off to benefit the "Assist the Officer Foundation," which specifically helps the families of the fallen DART and Dallas Police Department officers in this time of great need.
On both Friday and Saturday, the RoughRiders will wear Dallas Police Department "DPD" hats during the game. These hats will be auctioned off both nights with 100% of the proceeds going to the Assist the Officer Foundation. Friday night's Salute to 8-Bit and Arcade Night uniforms will also be auctioned off for the same foundation.
Additionally, through the weekend: The RoughRiders will donate 10% of all revenue from the Riders Outpost (team store) to the Assist the Officer Foundation. There will be an Assist the Officer Foundation donation box located at the top of Section 114 for fans to make direct donations. The Riders will also have a special "Pass the Boot" collection during the games for the foundation, where ushers will walk up and down the aisles of Dr Pepper Ballpark, collecting donations from fans. Fans are encouraged to donate directly to the Assist the Officer Foundation, and can do so through the following link.
The first pitch for both Friday and Saturday's games at Dr Pepper Ballpark is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with the gates opening at 6:00 p.m.
About the Frisco RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at Nathan@RidersBaseball.com.
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