(ROCKWALL, TX- Feb. 28, 2019) In anticipation of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, the Children’s Advocacy Center for Rockwall County is leading the charge to raise awareness and prevent child abuse by encouraging the community to #GoBlueForKids. Look for local restaurants, retailers, neighbors, and even this newspaper to “go blue” with special offers and blue ribbons. Tie a blue ribbon around your mailbox, tree, or car antenna throughout April to show your support, and plan to visit these participating businesses listed below.
To get involved, contact CAC President Patricia Mejia at 469-745-8200 or pmejia@rockwallcac.org, or Blue Ribbon News Brand Ambassador and Go Blue Gala Chair Mary Bierds at mbierds23@gmail.com.
Aurentz Dental | 3140 Horizon, Ste. 103
For every in-office teeth whitening session done in March or April, Aurentz Dental will donate $50 to the CAC.
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Bonafide Bettie’s Pies | 103 San Jacinto
Late Night Shopping Event benefiting the CAC (details and date to come soon).
Dodie’s Cajun Diner | 2067 Summer Lee, Ste. 115
Ask for their Blue Plate Special in April and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the CAC.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop | 2861 Ridge Road
Go Blue for Kids Kickoff Event (4 to 5:30 p.m. April 1). Activities, food specials and bounce house.
JER Chilton YMCA | 1210 N. Goliad
Go Blue event TBA.
Pilates Blueprint | 1215 Arista Drive, Ste. 102
Free workout day for non-members on Saturday, April 6 (bring a friend and wear blue). Cash donations will be collected for the CAC. Info: 972-722-7716.
Rock Y’all Nutrition | 316 S. Goliad
Enjoy 17 grams of protein and 26 essential vitamins and minerals with the Berry Blue Blast combo in March and April (includes a smoothie and a calorie burning energy tea) and $2 from each combo sold will benefit the CAC.
Rockwall Crossing Orthodontics | 711 S. Goliad
‘Guess the amount’ contest in April. Prize is $50 Shenaniganz gift card (stay tuned for details).
Rockwall Gymnastics Academy | 1201 Ridge Road, Suite 103
Children’s Advocacy Center Saturday Open Gym from 7 to 10 p.m. April 27 (ages 5 & up). Must contact 469-209-6496 or sign up at rockwallgymnasticsacademy.com. For $20 children will have free play fun under the supervision of RGA’s staff. All proceeds benefit the CAC.
Samee’s Pizza Getti | 561 I-30
Go Blue t-shirt locale. Take a stand against child abuse and show your support by wearing blue. Be on the lookout in April for special shirts available for purchase at Samee’s with proceeds benefiting the CAC.
SunstoneFIT | 449 E I-30
Join them at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 for a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Class. Class is free if you wear blue, and donations will be collected for the CAC. No reservations needed.
Texas Roadhouse | 912 E I-30
Stay tuned for a Special Go Blue promo in April.
Williamson Foundation Repair | 3309 Main St. Rowlett
Special promo in April with portion of sales donated to the CAC. Call 469-698-8332 to schedule.
Zanata | 202 E. Rusk
Order the Blue Ribbon Cocktail available in April and a portion of the proceeds will go back to the CAC.
Go Blue For Kids Gala Sponsors & Underwriters
(as confirmed at press time)
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall, Defender of Children Sponsor; Williamson Foundation Repair, Protector of Children Sponsor; Timpa Law Firm and Penny Maris, Triple Creek Angus, Advocate for Children Sponsors; Hyundai Greenville, Band Sponsor; Milestone Electric, Bar Sponsor; Wendi Conley, Mobile Bidding; Lakeside Allure, Valet; Michelle Kocurek, For All Seasons Décor, Donuts for the Drive; Homes by Bowen, Decorations; Dawn Nelson, Printing; Valk Family, Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Photo Op; American National Bank; Alliance Bank; Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe; Oncor; Rockwall Police Officers Association; Soroptimist Rockwall. Stay tuned for more!
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, April 5
Go Blue Day – wear blue!
Friday, April 26
Go Blue For Kids Gala
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