RedHawk Student Athletes Once Again Give Back
1/7/2016 12:00:00 AM | General
OXFORD, Ohio -- For a third consecutive year, student-athletes at Miami University are not waiting until they graduate to give back to their alma mater; they're doing it now.
Miami announced that once again, 100 percent of current student-athletes have made a financial gift to the Red & White Club, through an initiative called "Committed Champions." The idea, which originated with Miami's RedHawk Council, a student-athlete advisory council, is to encourage student-athletes to show their support of Miami Athletics, the University and their fellow RedHawks.
"This is a testament to the quality of young men and women we have in our program, and the future leaders and difference makers they will become," said Senior Director/Associate Athletic Director for Development, Coleman Barnes. "Our student-athletes are the foundation for everything we do. As we strive to exceed our $80 million Graduating Champions Campaign goal, participation at all levels is powerful. We welcome all alumni and friends to follow our student-athletes' lead and donate to the Red & White Club."
Any gifts made to the University through the Red & White Club support scholarships for current Miami student-athletes. The funds raised by Miami's student-athletes in this specific effort will provide books for two student-athletes for a semester.
Tamira Ford, a member of the women's basketball team, sees this initiative as a way of showing gratitude towards those who support Miami athletics.
"Miami has given a lot to us both on our respective playing fields and especially in the classroom, and we want to ensure that future RedHawks have those same opportunities," said Ford. "The Red & White Club is an important organization that allows us to compete for Miami University and get a great education. By having 100 percent of our student athletes give back to it shows our commitment towards Graduating Champions and our gratitude towards all those who support us through their donations."
To get involved with the Red & White Club call (513) 529-8097 or click HERE.
