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One of the families of the Astroworld victims is working to make sure others don’t suffer the same fate as their loved one, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
The station reported that the family of Madison Dubiski created a nonprofit to not only preserve the 23-year-old Cypress resident’s legacy of selfless giving but to raise awareness to potential dangers lurking at live music events.
Dubiski was among the 10 people who lost their lives in a crowd crush at local rapper Travis Scott’s signature entertainment festival at NRG Park on the night of Nov. 5, 2021.
Peter Remington explained to KPRC the Pink Bows Foundation’s purpose on behalf of the Dubiski family, who didn’t speak because of a gag order in the case.
“We want to increase the awareness of safety protocols at major venues, major events; whether it be outdoor or indoor,” the organization’s president told the station.
As shown in many of her pictures on social media, Dubiski loved the color pink hence the foundation’s name.
According to Remington, KPRC reported, Pink Bows is prioritizing crowd maintenance.
“If we don’t have crowd maintenance then we have a situation called crowd control,” he said. “When we talk about crowd control, then the problem is already out of control.”
The station reported that the Dubiskis are also clamoring for an independent third party to oversee concert safety plans and possess the authority to stop shows when imminent danger is at hand.
KPRC reported that the foundation is working with entertainment venues and promoters to set up “safety spaces” for anyone who feels uneasy or overwhelmed by a large crowd presence.
Houston Daily reported that the Houston City Council approved an ordinance on Dec. 7 that requires outdoor music events hosting 500 attendees or more to have permits.
The ordinance seeks to improve safety regulations, as well as hold organizers accountable should an event descend into trouble.