(ROCKWALL, TX – June 10, 2020) The Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County has announced that its annual Bubbles & Bags Designer Purse BINGO event remains scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, with online ticket sales to open at 9 a.m. Friday, July 17.
Last year, tickets sold out within a few hours, so organizers suggest marking your calendar now. Sponsorships are available for the event, and more info can be found at bubblesandbags.com.
The CAC is a non-profit agency that provides a multi-agency coordinated approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child sexual and physical abuse. The CAC works collaboratively with law enforcement, the Department of Family and Protective Services, the District Attorney’s office, the REACH clinic, and the Rockwall County Sexual Assault Response Team to strengthen the investigation of child abuse cases in Rockwall County.
Bikes for Tikes Teddy Bear Ride set for Sept. 20
The American Guardians Motorcycle Club is planning to host its 5th Annual Bikes for Tykes Teddy Bear Ride, benefiting the CAC. The event is set for Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Rockwall County Courthouse, 1111 E. Yellow Jacket Lane. Registration is at 11 a.m.; clutches out at 1 p.m. The ride starts and finishes at the courthouse with a full police escort. Registration is $20 per bike with a new, unwrapped soft toy. For sponsorship and pre-registration, visit rockwallcac.org.
Go Blue For Kids Gala: A Virtual Success
The entire month of April was dedicated as ‘Go Blue For Kids’ Month, in which local businesses and organizations across Rockwall County offered up ‘Go Blue’ promotions to raise awareness and funds for the CAC’s mission. Unfortunately, the pandemic prevented many of these promotional events from happening as planned within the restaurants and stores, but the community continued to show its support by participating online. Among the businesses that offered promotions were Along Came Tamale; Baylor, Scott & White; The Bagel Lady; Cycle Bar; Extreme Salads; Kroger; Lisa Reed Floral Design; Lyons Heat & A/C; Main Street Emporium; Rock On Nutrition; and Samee’s Pizza Getti. Stay tuned; a host of other businesses plan to offer ‘Go Blue’ promotions once fully opened from the pandemic!
The Go Blue for Kids Gala, sponsored by Texas Health Hospital Rockwall and originally set for April 25 at the Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront, was turned into a virtual event due to the cornavirus shutdowns – and it yielded amazing results!
The gala fundraiser included an online auction, yard sign sales and memberships into the CAC’s Guardian Angel Society. The keynote speaker was Jenna Quinn, a Child Abuse Prevention Advocate, Speaker and Activist and author of Jenna’s Law.
The CAC wishes to thank Title Sponsor Texas Health Hospital Rockwall, Triple Creek Red Angus, OnCor, Baylor, Scott & White, Blue Ribbon News, Williamson Foundation Repair, Soroptimists International of Rockwall, Alliance Bank, Friends of CAC, Juvanew MedSpa, Lake Pointe Orthopaedics, Rockwall Gymnastics Academy, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, Willis Fine Jewelry, Atmos, Fair Texas Title, and Farmers Insurance-Brady Z. Hill for their sponsorship. They also wish to recognize the event Underwriters: Toyota of Rockwall, Mansions on the Lake, Wendi Conley, Town Square Mortgage, Greenville Hyundai / Nissan of Greenville, My Computer Guy, and OnPointe Properties.
Thanks to Guardian Angels
Did you know that the average cost of service for a child victim of abuse is $1,000? For just $5,000 pledged over five years, you can join the CAC’s Guardian Angel Society and play an integral role in helping children on their path to hope and healing.
The CAC would like to give a huge shout-out to the Guardian Angel Society members, many of whom joined during the Go Blue For Kids Virtual Gala.
Gala Chair Deanne Hernandez headed the gala committee which included Mary Bierds, Kasey Hogland, Dena Elder, Jenessia Cunningham, Amanda Beaman, Michelle Collins, Wendi Conley, Tara Fitts, Michel Garrison, Savannah Hill, Mackenzie Lozano, Sue Reeves, Joslyn Torres, and others.
Those interested in learning more about the CAC, volunteering, or making a donation should visit www.rockwallcac.org.
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