NSU FOOTBALL TO PARTICIPATE IN "DAY OF CHAMPIONS"

July 16, 200

Nearly 150 athletes and coaches from the Northern State University football team will will work in conjunction with the United Way on August 17 as they participate in a volunteer community service project called the “Day of Champions” in Aberdeen and surrounding communities.

Nearly 150 athletes and coaches from the Northern State University football team will will work in conjunction with the United Way on August 17 as they participate in a volunteer community service project called the “Day of Champions” in Aberdeen and surrounding communities.

The NSU volunteers will assist the YMCA, Safe Harbor, New Beginnings, Aberdeen Parks and Recreation, the City of Aberdeen, Tiger Post Community Education Center and SPURS during the day-long event.

The team will take off the entire day of practice to take part in this event. “I’m excited about the ‘Day of Champions’,” commented NSU Head Football Coach Ken Heupel. “It’s a great opportunity for our football program to get acquainted with the community and for the community to see the football players. It’s a great sharing day for everyone involved.”

Executive Director of the United Way, Tom Agnitsh, also commented on the event. “It helps to provide a great service to the community. This also shows individuals that they have a place in the community. I think everyone will benifit from it.”

Services that players will be assisting with include cleaning, renovating the castle at Storybook Land, beautification of Aberdeen, landscaping and painting. Donations for this event were given by the Sertoma Club of Aberdeen, Capt. Ralph Labbee of the Salvation Army, Subway, Mayor Tom Hopper and Dave Osborne along with the other organizations in the community.

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