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The University of Tennessee Athletics Department (UTAD) announced Wednesday plans for fundraising efforts in conjunction with the American Red Cross. Thursday, UT Athletics Director Mike Hamilton stepped up the commitment by issuing a challenge to fans.
"It's times like these when you realize there are things more important than college football, and we as fans and Volunteers need to do whatever we can to assist in the tragedy in the gulf coast area," Hamilton said. "I challenge our fans to join us in our fundraising efforts by making a donation at Circle Park before the game or on their way out of the game."
UTAD will donate $50,000 from concession sales at Saturday's game to Red Cross relief efforts.
Fans attending the UT-UAB can drop off a donation for the Red Cross' efforts at Circle Park from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Several former Volunteer football players will be on hand to assist with collections. Volunteers from the Red Cross also will be outside key gate locations at Neyland Stadium from the fourth quarter until after the game to take donations.
Fans should give money only to volunteers wearing apparel that identifies them with the Red Cross.
Labor Day Monday, the football team holds the second annual "OrangeAid." For a donation to the Red Cross, fans have the opportunity to get autographs from select players and coaches at West Town Mall from 6-7 p.m. The team also will be selling t-shirts with the inscription "One Heartbeat" for $15 at the mall. All proceeds go to Red Cross relief efforts.
Last year, the team sponsored the first "OrangeAid," an autograph session with head coach Phillip Fulmer and 23 players at West Town Mall. The event raised more than $870 for hurricane relief efforts.
In coordination with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen's offer of support to college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, The University of Tennessee system is opening its doors to aid the students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Students who have been displaced and wish to enroll at the University of Tennessee, should visit www.tennessee.edu for more information.
Finally, the UT Student Government Association (SGA) is coordinating fund raising efforts for the Red Cross this week. Volunteers are set up at the following locations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pedestrian Mall (near the Library), Presidential Courtyard, and University Center (back plaza).
"It's times like these when you realize there are things more important than college football, and we as fans and Volunteers need to do whatever we can to assist in the tragedy in the gulf coast area," Hamilton said. "I challenge our fans to join us in our fundraising efforts by making a donation at Circle Park before the game or on their way out of the game."
UTAD will donate $50,000 from concession sales at Saturday's game to Red Cross relief efforts.
Fans attending the UT-UAB can drop off a donation for the Red Cross' efforts at Circle Park from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Several former Volunteer football players will be on hand to assist with collections. Volunteers from the Red Cross also will be outside key gate locations at Neyland Stadium from the fourth quarter until after the game to take donations.
Fans should give money only to volunteers wearing apparel that identifies them with the Red Cross.
Labor Day Monday, the football team holds the second annual "OrangeAid." For a donation to the Red Cross, fans have the opportunity to get autographs from select players and coaches at West Town Mall from 6-7 p.m. The team also will be selling t-shirts with the inscription "One Heartbeat" for $15 at the mall. All proceeds go to Red Cross relief efforts.
Last year, the team sponsored the first "OrangeAid," an autograph session with head coach Phillip Fulmer and 23 players at West Town Mall. The event raised more than $870 for hurricane relief efforts.
In coordination with Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen's offer of support to college students displaced by Hurricane Katrina, The University of Tennessee system is opening its doors to aid the students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Students who have been displaced and wish to enroll at the University of Tennessee, should visit www.tennessee.edu for more information.
Finally, the UT Student Government Association (SGA) is coordinating fund raising efforts for the Red Cross this week. Volunteers are set up at the following locations from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Pedestrian Mall (near the Library), Presidential Courtyard, and University Center (back plaza).
