Boise State To Raise Funds For Hurricane Victims During Sept. 21 Football Game At Bronco Stadium

If Bronco football fans are in a giving mood during next week’s home opener, Boise State University hopes to raise $150,000 in donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina before and during the game.

This week, Boise State officials announced a university wide effort to collect donations at the Broncos’ Sept. 21 game against Bowling Green for the victims of last month’s disaster; proceeds will go to the American Red Cross’ Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The goal, said athletic director Gene Bleymaier, is to average a $5 donation from each of the approximately 30,000 fans expected to attend the game that evening.

Fans entering Bronco Stadium will find donation containers at each entrance; Boise State student and employee volunteers will be stationed at each container. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m. Those who plan to make donations by check should make their check out to the American Red Cross. They also are encouraged to have the checks written out when they arrive at the game.

The university also will have a single container in the Williams Plaza on the southwest corner of the stadium beginning at 3 p.m. In addition, Boise State volunteers will be handing out hurricane relief buttons to fans entering the stadium.

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Contact: Mahi Takazawa, Student Activities, (208) 426-2877; Brad Larrondo, Athletics, (208) 426-3666

Media Contact: Bob Evancho, University Relations, (208) 426-1643