Tailgating is a tradition at sporting events like Colts home games, and a local nonprofit is raising money with a special event coming up Sunday, October 2nd.

“More Than a Phone” is a Fishers-based group that works with domestic violence shelters, providing smartphones and data service plans to the survivors of abuse.  The event is called “More Than a Tailgate.”

On Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crane Bay Event Center in downtown Indianapolis, attendees can enjoy tailgate-inspired food and drinks, outdoor games and live music from the Cool City Band during a family-friendly tailgate. Live and silent auctions will take place throughout the event, which will include several getaways and a black opal necklace. All event proceeds will benefit More Than a Phone.

Hamilton County government is in the process of constructing the first county domestic violence shelter in the Noblesville area.

Tickets are available at this link.  For more information about More Than a Phone, use this link.