A 14-year-old Longmont resident and his mom are hosting the first city-sanctioned “Pokemon Go” event on Saturday in an effort to bring local Pokemon trainers together and raise money for the Longmont Humane Society.
Jackson Erb, 14, and his mom, Beth Rolison, hold a “Pokemon Go” event for the community after they discovered that Roger’s Grove, with its 11 Pokestops, is popular among wannabe Ash Ketchums.
Rolison paid about $120 out of pocket to get a permit from the city, rent the shelter at Roger’s Grove and buy 44 lures in the game, which will draw players to the park. Jackson and his mother are asking for an optional donation of $5 for the Humane Society, but Rolison said they won’t turn people away if they don’t have the money.
“It’s a public park and we want people to come out even if they don’t have the $5,” Rolison said, adding that none of the donations will go to reimburse her costs. “Every cent will go to the Humane Society.”
Carrie Brackenridge, Longmont Humane Society marketing and communication manager, confirmed that Rolison and her son intended to donate money or other items from the organization’s wishlist. The Longmont Humane Society shelters an average of 4,200 animals per year at an average cost of $402 per animal. Conversely, it collects an average adoption fee of $70 per animal, so donations are greatly appreciated, Brackenridge said.
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