GREENVILLE,
N.C. – East Carolina University will collect
money for the American Red Cross at its Homecoming football game against
Connecticut on Saturday, October 29 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The game will
kick off at 12 noon.
The money will be used to help with
relief efforts for those recently affected by widespread flooding in eastern
North Carolina. Volunteers, which include ECU faculty and staff members, will
collect donations from 10 a.m. until halftime at Gates 1-8.
Additionally, platinum-selling local
country rock band Parmalee announced that 100 percent of their net proceeds
from a Nov. 18 "Feels Like Carolina Flood Relief Benefit" concert at
Minges Coliseum will be donated to the Red Cross to assist individuals and
families who were impacted by the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Tickets can
be purchased via www.ecutickets.net.
“The catastrophic flooding associated
with Hurricane Matthew altered the lives of many in our region,” ECU Director
of Athletics Jeff Compher said. "“We are very thankful for the assistance
of the American Red Cross and to the generosity of Parmalee to help the
thousands of people affected by this storm."
Fans not in attendance at Saturday's game
can also make a donation to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by visiting www.redcross.org/ecu-pub, calling
1-800-RED-CROSS or texting the word MATTHEW to 90999 (to make a $10
contribution).
Since Hurricane Matthew made landfall,
Red Cross has supported more than 100 shelters and served more than 286,000
meals and snacks to those affected by the storm.
“Thousands of people in the southeast
continue to deal with the effects of Hurricane Matthew. The Red Cross is with
them, providing food, shelter and help with recovery. But there’s still work to
be done,” said Barry Porter, regional CEO of the Red Cross in Eastern NC. “With
support from East Carolina University and Pirate fans, Red Cross can continue
to help those affected as long as needed.”
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