RoughRiders Foundation Raising Funds to Help Purhcase Bus for Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin Couty
May 11, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, Texas - The Frisco RoughRiders Foundation has announced a season-long, multi-faceted initiative to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County Bus Fund. The foundation's goal is to help purchase a 72-passenger bus to aid the organization's mission.
"With the addition of at least one new full-size bus in each club in Frisco, McKinney and Plano, we will be able to add over 300 new members, impacting these young lives with great programs in a safe, nurturing environment, where we concentrate on academic success, character and leadership as well as health and life skills," said Mike Simpson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County. "New buses are the vehicles to great futures for more kids."
A portion of the proceeds from following events will be earmarked for the Bus Fund:
* Riders Classic golf tournament (July 10)
* RoughRiders Baseball Academy (all summer)
* RoughRiders Foundation in-game fundraisers
* Riders 50/50 Raffle (Wednesday-Sunday raffles)
* Auctioned autographed items and sports memorabilia
"It's important for the Frisco RoughRiders to make memories for our community in and out of the stadium," said Breon Dennis, Executive Director of the RoughRiders Foundation. "The 72-passenger bus will let children at the club know that the future is now and we support them. I hope the entire North Texas community will join in this campaign to make a difference together."
To participate in the fundraising efforts, join us at Dr Pepper Ballpark all season. Tickets are available online at RidersBaseball.com, by phone at (972) 731-9200 or at the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County has been meeting the needs of children in Collin County and North Texas for 50 years since 1968. BGCCC's mission is to "Enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens". The organization currently serves over 9,300 children each year through its after-school, summer and outreach programs.
BGCCC serves 71 schools in Collin County and has 21 buses and vehicles which must transport the children to the Clubs. The organization has branches in McKinney, Plano and Frisco and currently operates an on-site school program at Shepton High School in Plano.
Visit the BGCCC website at: http://www.bgccc.org
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