I have undertaken a project that I was hoping you may help me out with. I contacted the United Way in Tuscaloosa and asked if the LSU Tigers could do anything for the folks affected by the tornados in Tuscaloosa. They put me in touch with their task force manager. She said that since many families have not been through a winter since the disaster they are in need of winter type clothing. Her priority list follows: new and slightly used condition light weight jackets, sweats, hoodies, socks, and undershirts. Anyway, the United Ways across Louisiana have been nice enough to use their offices as drop off points. I will do the leg work and collect as needed and transport to Tuscaloosa. Thanks and Geaux Tigers!
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!! Just make sure we all donate plenty of Purple and Gold jackets:thumb:. I hope you load a trailor full for the folks of T town they lost alot on that April day.:usaflagwa
Hi, I know I have some good stuff for a very good cause. I am in New Orleans so just let me know where and when you want me drop off the coats and sweaters. This is a great idea. Thank you.
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For those attending, here's a pretty cool pre-game charity event happening about a quarter of a mile from the stadium... 2011 "louisibama" Gumbo Bowl For Tornado Relief @ Ferguson Student Center: Buy Tickets Online From Gumbobowl2011 2011 "LOUISIBAMA" Gumbo Bowl for Tornado Relief The World’s Largest Seafood Gumbo will be cooked on November 5, 2011 by Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto along with former Alabama football All-American and All-pro Miami Dolphin legend Bob Baumhower and his executive Chef Steve Zucker. The chefs have created this charitable event to raise money for communities still suffering and rebuilding from the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Tuscaloosa last spring. The culinary team will create a monster pot of gumbo, using a 300-year-old cast iron pot from the sugarcane fields of South Louisiana. The World’s Largest Gumbo recipe calls for 750 pounds shrimp, 450 pounds catfish fillets, 100 pounds claw crabmeat, 50 pounds white crabmeat, 200 pounds alligator meat, 25 pounds Louisiana crawfish tail meat, 10 gallons oysters with liquid, 200 pounds diced onions, 75 pounds diced celery, 100 pounds diced green bell peppers, 150 pounds sliced okra, 50 pounds dehydrated garlic and 20 pounds butter. After simmering for three hours, the delicious, steaming contents will be doled out to hungry football fans during the spirited pre-game tailgate at the University of Alabama. On November 5, 2011 – the day of the much-publicized grudge match between highly ranked University of Alabama and Louisiana State University football teams – the chefs will kick off the first-ever LouisiBama Gumbo Bowl at the University of Alabama, next to Bryant-Denny Stadium.The 116-year-old rivalry between the two schools will be set aside temporarily, as Louisianians and Alabamians come together in friendship to raise money for Nick's Kids Fund and Caring Days Adult Day Care, two local nonprofit organizations that are working hand-in-hand with the greater Tuscaloosa community to restore areas and services that were hit hard by the tornadoes.
Thanks, You can go to the United Way of SE LA located 2515 Canal Street, NOLA. Their phone number is 504.822.5540. I will be picking up next week so if you could have it there by Tuesday that would be great.
You know, for various reasons I've not posted here for a while, but I'll say this - this is another example as to why I actually respect the LSU Tigers (a rarity for me amongst SEC teams). No matter what happens 11/5, you have my respect. Thanks for helping those folks out - even now the destruction is unbelievable...
