RICHMOND, Va. -- The 15th Puritan Cleaners Coats for Kids' Ballpark Warming Party took place Saturday at the Diamond.
Folks were able to drop off gently used or new coats and then enjoy free hot dogs, train rides, bounce houses, monster trucks, helicopters and first responder vehicles.
"It's been 15 years since we've been doing the Ballpark Warming Party and even longer that we've been doing Coats for Kids, and I have to tell you it's still a special day," Puritan Cleaners Vice President Norman Wayne said. "To see all the folks coming out donating the coats, the kids having a great time, Nutsy and Nutasha out here with us, it's very heartwarming."
While all coats were welcome, organizers said they especially needed coats for boys this year.
Donations can also be dropped off at any of Puritan Cleaners' 13 locations.
The coats are cleaned and repaired before being delivered to the Salvation Army to be distributed to area families this holiday season.
"This way, we can ensure that local families in our community have a warmer and cozier Christmas season," organizers said. "Thank you in advance - your coat donations will make a real difference in the lives of many."
The Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS 6 staffers were at the event.
Puritan Cleaners have collected about a half million coats since starting the initiative in 1988.
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