Lehigh Valley Conference to help those recover in Schuylkill County

FROM KEITH GROLLER

We covered this topic on the radio show on Saturday and again in print on Monday, but I screwed up on one of the "Play Day" locations where donations are being accepted this weekend.

It's a very noble cause and worthwhile gesture on the part of the LVC, so it's worth repeating.

Here's the release from Whitehall AD Bob Hartman:

Press Release

*For Immediate Release*

The Lehigh Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference and its Student-Athlete Character Council plan on assisting those affected the damage created by Tropical Storm Lee.

During the week of September 19-24, donations will be accepted to assist those in need. Each of the 12 LVIAC schools will be working to secure donations from its students during the school week. Cash donations and donations of gift cards will also be accepted at each school.

Additionally, on Saturday, September 24, the LVIAC is hosting its Boys’ Soccer and Field Hockey Play-days at four locations. Donations will be accepted at these sites from 9am – 2pm. Cash donations will be accepted at the ticket booths at the four game locations. The four specific sites are:

J. Birney Crum Stadium – Linden Street Gate

Franko Banko Field at BASD Stadium – Elizabeth Avenue Gate

Zephyr Sports Complex – Main Gate

Emmaus Memorial Field – Main Gate



The donations will be then taken to Schuylkill County to assist the families affected by flooding and destruction in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lee. The LVIAC would like to embrace our fellow schools and communities in need by helping to provide some of the basic day to day necessities.

Among the items that we are looking to secure are:





Personal care supplies and toiletries

Diapers

Wipes

Cleaning supplies

Rubber gloves

Non-perishable food items

Pet supplies

Bottled water and drinks

Paper supplies including toilet paper

Gift cards including gas cards Convenience store cards

Cash





The LVIAC Student Athlete Character Council is dedicated to the development and promotion of character and sportsmanship within the school, league and community. The SAC council is a group of top juniors and seniors chosen by athletic departments and administration to represent the 12 schools of the LVIAC. 48 student-athletes are a part of this community outreach program.



If you’d like to help in any additional way, please do not hesitate to contact the Athletic Director at your LVIAC school or check the LVIAC website at www.lviac.net.



We look forward to your help, assistance, and generosity.

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