University of Florida Gains Respect

[BeltwayVol]

Proceeds from the University of Florida's pay-per-view football telecast with Wyoming on Sept. 3, a total of $75,000, will be donated by the University Athletic Association to the American Red Cross to assist those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

After originally making landfall in South Florida late last week, Hurricane Katrina re-entered land Monday morning as a category four hurricane and has inflicted overwhelming damage to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida panhandle.

"The effects of Hurricane Katrina are nothing short of tragic and we know there is a tremendous need for assistance," said University of Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley. "Floridians endured four hurricanes last year and understand the amount of work the affected areas have in front of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been so severely impacted by this devastating hurricane."

"We in Florida certainly know what it's like to cope with hurricanes and their aftermath, and our neighbors have been generous during our times of need," said UF President Bernie Machen. "Now it's our turn to lend a hand, not only to those affected here in Florida but also to those hit

so hard in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama."

 

[hmanvolfan]

Big salute to the Gator nation. Much respect...

 

[milohimself]

Props to Florida

 

[IBleedOrange24/7]

Absolutely! :good: UF..

I read selected Vols will be signing autographs in the West Town Mall Monday from 6-7pm and selling "One Heartbeat" T's for $15. Donations will be for the Red Cross. The 2nd annual "Orange aid". Nothing yet from what the University may do?

 

[BeltwayVol]

Tennessee will allow Red Cross volunteers to be at select gates from the fourth quarter, until after the game taking donations from fans as they leave.


That's still not money from the UNIVERSITY though.

 

[BeltwayVol]

Also, Tennessee's Governor has set up plan to allow registered students in those affected towns to attend Tennessee colleges and universities.

 

[IBleedOrange24/7]

Originally posted by BeltwayVol@Sep 1, 2005 1:54 AM
Also, Tennessee's Governor has set up plan to allow registered students in those affected towns to attend Tennessee colleges and universities.

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Thats cool! But you have to wonder on what basis? Is housing, tuition,Books etc included? If these kids and their familys have moneys for these purposes, Its probably already been paid to their schools during enrollment.
Now if theres money, Its needed for more than education. Its all a really sad and huge mess.

 

[bigzurc420]

thats a great thing to do

 

[OrangeFrenzy]

Kudos, FL. Really cool!

 

[VolBeef88]

A statement I thoguht I would never make follows:

Way to go Florida Gators! :thumbsup:

This situation is so much bigger than most of us could ever imagine. By my name on this board you may have figured out I am in the Beef industry. I am so worried about my fellow cattlemen in LA and MS. I have many friends down there and have not been able to contact them. These folks have not only lost what most think of, but they have livestock to worry about as well. They have no fences, hay, feed, barns and there cattle will be scattered all over the place. We (other cattlemen from accross the US) are putting together some supplies to take to these guys and hopefully we will be able to help them with some cowboying as well. A lot of the food we eat in this nation comes from LA and MS. These farmers and ranchers have been hit hard but we just don't see it on TV.
May God bless all of them.

 

[volmanjr]

Great job Florida!

 

[lawgator1]

Originally posted by volmanjr@Sep 1, 2005 9:25 AM
Great job Florida!

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Go Gators!! But its not enough. I hear that the Jerry Lewis Telethon will first collect for the hurricane relief for about four hours then switch over to its MDA collection. I will donate through that.

Being a resident of Florida, I can tell you that after the four hurricanes we had last year it was heartwarming to just get the national attention to the areas hit really hard, not to mention the $ help. I personally live in Orlando, was without power twice for about 4 days after two of the storms, had to replace my roof, lost a lot of trees, had to rebuild a shared wall with other homeowners, etc. But that is absolutely nothing compared to what other folks had to deal with in Port Charlotte, for examle. And in turn that pales in magnitude to the situation in N.O. and Mississippi.

A slap on the back to UF for this and kudos as well to UT and the other organizations using the games as an opportunity to help people who are truly in need.