The Conference of the Southeast will donate $ 500,000 to the University of Alabama to support its efforts in helping students, teachers and staff who have been affected by tornadoes of April 27.
"Our hearts out to the victims of the recent tornadoes, but especially to our academic colleagues and their students," Dr. Bernie Machen, President of the University of Florida, said in a statement. "While do us fierce competition in athletics, that we also support other fiercely in the time required.". The efforts of the Conference and our institutions will help to mitigate the effects of this terrible disaster.
Contribution of the SEC will complement other individual institutional contributions and fundraising efforts.
"Tornadoes that crossed Tuscaloosa have severely affected the lives of students, faculty and staff of the University of Alabama and will continue to do so for the coming months," said SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. "We express our sympathy and prayers to all those touched by this storm, and we are pleased to help in recovery efforts."
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated 41 counties in the State of Alabama from disaster relief to the households and businesses affected by deadly tornadoes that swept through the State last week, reports Associated Press.
Two days after storms, an Auburn of approximately 70 - y contingent including Sports Director Jay Jacobs, Gene Chizik football coach and 15 football players - transported by bus to Birmingham, Alabama, area to help relief efforts.
The SEC encourages his fans to make a donation to the University of Alabama "UA acts of kindness Fund," which was created to support a programme of emergency assistance for the Faculty of the University, staff and students, by visiting the Web site of the school.
"The University of Alabama is extremely grateful to the Conference of the Southeast for this donation," President of the University, Dr. Robert e. Witt said. "Last week, it was warm to see the efforts of so many people to support the victims of the tornados.". The University will continue to move forward with the family. ?
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