WACO, Texas — The HOT Dog Park in Waco is still working to tidy up damage from a hailstorm on Friday.
Many branches were broken, 9 trees were downed, and even a few of their gates were harmed. This comes not long after another storm likewise trashed havoc on the park.
The privately-owned park was already dealing with a lack of funds after the very first tidy up on top of the cost of their regular monthly expenditures.
“For this time of year likewise to accompany a downing of a minimum of 9 trees, the squashing of our front gate, and after that needing to get in a lot of other work, it simply made it more intricate,” Board Chairmember Michael Wellborn informed 25 News.
The Board is now asking the general public for help. They’ve began a GoFundMe to cover the cost of damage, however likewise ask regular park goers think about contributing on a month-to-month basis.
“Every bit assists, definitely,” Wellborn said.
“There’s individuals who contributed one dollar whenever they take their dog to the park. There’s individuals who contribute 9 dollars a month, who contribute $4.82 a month — uncertain why.”
For more info on how you can contribute, volunteer or help the park, you can visit their website here.