Eastern Michigan Athletics
EMU Basketball Holds Haiti Relief Drive
2/8/2010 12:05:36 PM | General
YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Eastern Michigan University Athletics is teaming up with the EMU College of Business Sports Marketing Association for a humanitarian drive to assist the children and families of Haiti during upcoming men's and women's home basketball games.
“We are encouraging fans to show their support by donating needed items during upcoming men's and women's home games,” said Dr. Derrick Gragg, EMU's Director of Athletics. “For each item donated, EMU will grant one complimentary ticket for that day's game.”
Donations will be accepted upon entrance for the men's games on Feb. 14 (2 p.m. versus Western Michigan University) and March 4 (6:30 p.m. versus Central Michigan University) as well as the women's game on March 2 (7 p.m. versus Toledo).
Items of highest need include:
• Children's clothing
• Toiletries
• Medicine
- Tylenol - Cough syrup
- Aspirin - Peroxide
Feb. 14 will also serve as High School Team Day – all middle and high school basketball teams and coaches will receive free admission to the game by providing EMU with a pass list of players and coaches planning to attend. Teams interested should contact Katie Thompson at Kthomps2@emich.edu.
Tickets for EMU basketball games are $9 for men's games and $7 for women's games and can be purchased by calling 734-487-2282. Discounts apply for groups of 10 or more.
