News Release
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November 9,
2005
Lift Up America Campaign Hits Treasure Valley
The Boise State University Department of Athletics in conjunction with other
Ada and Canyon County organizations will be joining a nationwide effort to
bring the Lift Up America campaign to the Treasure Valley. Organizations
supporting Lift Up America include seven NFL teams, five NBA teams, four NHL
teams, and seven universities working together to provide compassion for the
less fortunate.
This two-part effort will begin on Nov. 18-19 with the “Gift of Sight”
eyeglass collection drive at two Boise State athletic events. On Nov. 18,
the collection will take place at Taco Bell Arena for the Boise
State-Montana men’s basketball game (7:30 p.m. tip-off). On Nov. 19, a
similar collection will occur at the Boise State-Idaho football game at
Bronco Stadium (1 p.m. kick-off).
Volunteers from Boise State University and the Boise area Lenscrafters
retailer will be on hand to collect used eyeglasses, sunglasses and reading
glasses from fans as they enter the facilities. Through these donations, the
“Gift of Sight” program will deliver free eye care and prescription glasses
to people in need around the world.
The Treasure Valley Lift Up America campaign will continue on Dec. 6 when
35,000 pounds of Tyson chicken product and 12,000 Ty Teddy Bears and Beanie
Babies will be delivered to Bronco Stadium for distribution throughout the
Treasure Valley. Through the coordinated effort of Boise State University,
Idaho’s NewsChannel 7, Citadel Broadcasting, The Salvation Army, The Idaho
Food Bank, Boise Rescue Mission, Boise Noon Optimists and Albertsons, the
Tyson chicken products and Ty Teddy Bears will be distributed to thousands
of less fortunate families throughout the Treasure Valley during the holiday
season.
Boise State student-athletes will be joined by other agency workers and
representatives on Dec. 6 from noon-2 p.m. in helping to distribute and load
the donated Tyson chicken and Ty Teddy Bears. This event will take place in
the east side parking lot of Bronco Stadium adjacent to Broadway Avenue. The
products will be used in preparing community meals and delivering meal boxes
and gifts to families in need.
Also on Dec. 6, LensCrafters will be distributing free eyeglasses to
previously screened children in need of eyewear as part of the “Gift of
Sight” Hometown Day. Distribution will be from 8 a.m.-noon at the Boise
LensCrafters at 8359 W. Emerald.
Lift Up America is a non-profit organization partnering with business
leaders, professional sports owners, and athletic directors to develop
creative ways to provide compassionate aid throughout America. Twenty-one
cities will serve as distribution hubs during the week of Dec. 5, with 23
professional and university sports teams and more than 500 organizations
working together.
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Contact: Brad Larrondo, Assistant Athletic Director, (208) 426-3566
Media Contact: Max Corbet, Assistant Athletic Director, (208)
426-1515, Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391
The Office of Communications and Marketing
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Boise State University
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Boise Idaho 83725-1030
208-426-1577
(fax)208-426-4001
email communications@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on Thursday, December 22, 2005