University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels Getting in the Holiday Spirit
December 13, 2000 | General
Dec. 13, 2000
With holiday time quickly approaching, University of North Carolina athletic teams got in the sprit by giving back to their community. The Tar Heel teams participated in Share Your Christmas, a program that matches individuals and groups with disadvantaged citizens to share in the sprit of the holidays. The teams helped more than 20 local families.
Each UNC team received a family's wish list. On the wish lists were toys, games, clothing and household items for families ranging in size from two to 13. The Carolina athletes purchased, wrapped and, in many cases, helped deliver the gifts to the families.
"Athletes at Carolina have a lot given to them and it is nice to give back," said Marina Chase, a sophomore who is a member of the UNC cross country and track & field teams. Chase helped organize the effort, along with women's lacrosse assistant coach Jen Larsen.
