University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels Donate $65,000 To Four Local Organizations
August 3, 2006 | Men's Basketball
Aug. 3, 2006
CHAPEL HILL -- The University of North Carolina men's basketball program has contributed approximately $65,000 to four local organizations - the Interfaith Council Homeless Shelter on Rosemary Street, the Ronald McDonald House, Carolina's Student Aid Fund and the Pediatric Oncology/Hematology Department at UNC Hospitals.
The money was raised through the sale of approximately 600 basketballs, autographed by the Tar Heel players and coaches during the 2005-06 season, and proceeds from the team's holiday clinic held last December.
The men's basketball program has donated $171,000 in the last three years. The money for the student aid fund goes to needy North Carolina residents who attend the University.
"Coach (Roy) Williams often speaks of building a program, not just a team, and this is one way we have a direct positive effect on our community," says assistant coach C.B. McGrath, who coordinated the contributions. "Having the opportunity to assist these organizations makes giving an autograph that much more meaningful and lets our players see the impact they have in helping people in need."
