DRFC Blue-Gold Football Game canceled

Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens has announced the 2020 Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game has been canceled. 

“For 65 years, DFRC, Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disABILITIES has focused on the intrinsic value of each life,” said foundation representatives in a press release. “We strive to provide opportunities to learn from each other and translate those lessons into ways that provide a meaningful impact in the world. During these unprecedented times of illness, anxiety and uncertainty resulting from the spread of the coronavirus, we have remained vigilant in our most important objective to maintain the safety and well-being of everyone. In this effort, we have made some extremely difficult decisions.”

DFRC made the decision to cancel the football game based upon thoughtful discussions with informed professionals and the commitment to do its part to keep all citizens safe and well.

The DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game showcases some of Delaware’s finest Hand-in-Hand buddies and high school students who participate as football players, cheerleaders, band members and school ambassadors. 

Other changes to the DFRC calendar of events are:

• The DFRC Blue-Gold Sussex Auction originally scheduled for March 28 has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 25. 

• The DFRC Blue-Gold New Castle County Golf Classic originally scheduled for June 8 is being rescheduled to a date to be determined.

• The DFRC Blue-Gold Southern Delaware Golf Classic originally scheduled for July 17 has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 2. 

• The DFRC Blue-Gold Run/Walk originally scheduled for June 6 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. 

For more information, call 302-454-2730 or email info@dfrc.org. Both are being monitored daily. Information is also available at www.dfrc.org.