With the devastating impact Hurricane Harvey had in southeast Texas, Wildcat fans are doing their part in collecting donations that will be shipped out to Houston after the game this Saturday.
Bearing down! When mother nature decided to wreak havoc upon southeast Texas, several lives were turned upside down.
Many lost their homes due to flooding, and if they were lucky enough, they were able to grab a few items before having to evacuate their homes. Wildcat fans are doing their part to improve the quality of life for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
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Arizona Athletics decided this past week to step up to the challenge and see if they could get the Arizona Football equipment truck filled with donations for Hurricane Harvey victims. They plan to then drive the supplies up to Houston after their home game against the Houston Cougars on Saturday – it was meant to be!
All week long, Wildcat fans from all over the city have been driving by and donating goods needed for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Arizona Athletics has been collecting and is looking for:
- Hygiene products
- Cleaning supplies
- Diapers
The turn out has been incredible! It goes to show how Wildcat fans and the city of Tucson have come together to help those in need:
Another incredible day of donating items on our equipment truck! Thanks Tucson and Wildcat fans! @AZATHLETICS pic.twitter.com/NC1nTqKFIK
— Wendell Neal (@wendelldneal) September 4, 2017
In addition to getting the word out on all social media outlets and local news, University of Arizona President Robert Robbins and Wildcat athletic director Dave Heeke have been doing their part in getting fans to fill the truck:
Wildcats, don’t forget to bring your donations for the @ArizonaFBall truck’s trip to Houston. More info: https://t.co/IlyctRkHZ2 pic.twitter.com/PzgSCYLu5Q
— Robert C. Robbins (@UArizonaPres) September 7, 2017
The equipment truck itself is about 48 feet long, and as of Sept 4th, two days into collecting donations, it was already half full:
Donations are pouring in. We're almost half full so keep them coming, especially hygiene products. #BearDown
— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) September 4, 2017
Info: https://t.co/xTQ3BUeZl4 pic.twitter.com/QtS2m9HJma
There are times in our daily lives when things can get crazy, or things don’t go according to plan, but at the end of the day, we should be thankful for what we have. In trying times like these, Wildcat fans need to show what it means to Bear Down off the field!
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Make sure to get out there and show your support. The last day to fill the equipment truck is tomorrow, Friday the 8th. They are collecting donations from 6-9 am and 3-8 pm on the east side of Arizona Stadium on National Championship Dr. between 6th street and Enke Dr.