Purple drink with a lemon.Purple drink with a lemon. To raise money for CASA, Doc Ford’s sold 182 purple-tinted specialty drinks called the CASA Coolers.
Photo courtesy of Doc Ford’s

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille amplified CASA’s outreach efforts this October. Rallying staff and customers to support the organization during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

During the month of October, the restaurant increased visibility for CASA’s mission and helped expand local awareness. They sold 182 purple-tinted specialty drinks called the CASA Coolers. 

CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse) is a nonprofit that serves as the certified domestic violence center for Pinellas and Marion counties. 

Doc Ford’s Raises Money for CASA During National Domestic Violence Awareness MonthA group of people in purple shirts posing with Tampa Ray's mascot, Raymond.A group of people in purple shirts posing with Tampa Ray's mascot, Raymond. Doc Ford’s six-person team raised funds and raced around downtown looking for clues. All proceeds went to CASA.
Photo courtesy of Doc Ford’s

Doc Ford’s St. Pete Pier location was also a stop on an Oct. 25 scavenger hunt. They fielded a six-person team who raised funds and raced around downtown looking for clues. Their determination and sales paid off to the tune of $500 for CASA.

“This is the second year Doc Ford’s has stood as a partner with CASA in ending domestic violence,” said Meredith Rickards, general manager of Doc Ford’s at the St. Pete Pier in a media release. “We support the organization’s important work and successes throughout our community.”

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