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For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 "BRONCSGIVING" SET FOR THANKSGIVING NIGHT BASKETBALL GAME EDINBURG, TX-The University of Texas-Pan American Athletic Department's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be on hand when the Broncs take the floor on Thanksgiving night. The SAAC will hold a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley prior to the Texas-Pan American men's basketball game against Mississippi Valley State. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. All fans bringing a minimum of two non-perishable food items will be admitted to Thursday night's game free of charge. SAAC volunteers will be posted at the main entrance to the fieldhouse 90 minutes prior to the start of the game, and will collect the donated food items. "Part of the mission statement of SAAC is to help within the local community, and this is a very worthwhile venture," said Chris Uchacz, UTPA's Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Support and Student Services. "Fans donating food items to the food bank will be helping a worthy cause, and aid in preparing food baskets for needy families during the upcoming holiday season." "The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is trying to initiate more involvement between UTPA student-athletes and the community, to thank the community for their continuing support of UTPA athletics," said Cynthia Kasper, a senior (Austin, TX/Connally HS) member of the Lady Bronc volleyball team, and the president of SAAC. "The Thanksgiving food drive is one of many activities we are planning, to give back to the community." GE-16-03112602 |
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