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Post by yoteforever on Sept 2, 2016 19:42:07 GMT -6
The head football coach of Weber State, the team coming to Vermillion September 10th, is Jay Hill. Recently his wife Sara was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, which got me thinking how cool it would be if our fan base could raise some money to present to Coach Hill after the game. It would be a nice gesture and put USD on a positive light. Would anyone be interested in helping me put together a quick plan to raise the funds?
I could approach the 30-35 former players along with our tailgate crew and start the process. Thoughts?
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Post by yotefanforever on Sept 2, 2016 20:40:25 GMT -6
What a great idea! This would be an extraordinaryly kind gesture. Let's make it happen.
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Sept 2, 2016 21:54:32 GMT -6
How do you want to do it? Online or in person before and during the game?
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Post by yoteforever on Sept 2, 2016 21:59:49 GMT -6
How do you want to do it? Online or in person before and during the game? I'm not certain. What does everyone think? It's gotta happen quick like. I would like input
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Sept 2, 2016 22:04:04 GMT -6
I think you could do both, but execution will be a key. If you want to do it on the spot, then I think you need to collect in person to have cash to present. If not, then a hybrid approach writing a single check would work upon a collection from multiple sources would work.
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Post by 94grad on Sept 2, 2016 22:18:21 GMT -6
How do you want to do it? Online or in person before and during the game? I'm not certain. What does everyone think? It's gotta happen quick like. I would like input How about a quick gofundme campaign? I'd chip in.
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Post by usdguy99 on Sept 3, 2016 6:31:39 GMT -6
Great idea! If we coordinate through the athletic dept, I'm sure we could get assistance from some of student athletes. I believe the SAAC assists with things like this but I may be wrong. The coordination with the dept would also give the ability to do an email blast talking about this and giving the details once they are ironed out.
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Post by wintheday on Sept 5, 2016 16:47:13 GMT -6
This is a great idea and something that we should make happen, willing to help with anything needed in getting this started.
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Post by yoteforever on Sept 6, 2016 16:27:01 GMT -6
Ok guys, I apologize for how long this has taken but I wanted clearance from both the USD athletic department and from staff at Weber State. All hurdles have now been cleared. I worked on this over the weekend in anticipation it would happen. I am going to take a three pronged approach to this.
1.) The Coyote Brotherhood ( - group of former football players from the 60's till today ) is coming to Vermillion this weekend for their second annual reunion. I'm going to hit them up when they check in to the activities planned.
2.) I really like 94grads idea of a gofundme account as we will be getting out a social media blitz the next couple of days. It costs us 9% of all donations made via this avenue, but really fits our need, especially given the timeframe we have.
3.) The last arm of fund raising will take place at the tailgate Saturday. I would like a few volunteers to make the complete circle around the Dome no solicit funds from USD tailgaters. If we got about 10 of us, we could get it done in 3o minutes or so.
94grad, or someone else, would you be willing to setup the gofundme account?
Would there be anyone on here willing to assist me on Gameday solicitations from the tailgate?
There will be a couple of things coming out I can't discuss right now that will heighten awareness, but be it suffice to say we only have a limited time to pull this off. I'll work my ass off to make it happen if I can get just some assistance.
For what it's worth, I did get two $100 donations today from people that aren't even fans of USD that think this is a cool idea. Let's get this done.
Thanks everyone.
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Sept 6, 2016 17:19:23 GMT -6
I can help YF. Talk on Saturday at the tailgate?
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Post by yoteforever on Sept 6, 2016 17:30:06 GMT -6
I can help YF. Talk on Saturday at the tailgate? I sent you a message
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Post by yoteforever on Sept 6, 2016 17:40:34 GMT -6
Yote 53...can you move this thread to another section where we can keep,it in front of everyone?
This is a football thread and I don't want to detract from the game.
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Post by coyotecrazie5 on Sept 6, 2016 17:43:39 GMT -6
I will be in a wedding this weekend, but I would donate to a GoFundMe.
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Post by yoteforever on Sept 6, 2016 17:54:38 GMT -6
It's been created by 94 grad. Looks awesome.
Coyotes for Sara
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Post by 94grad on Sept 6, 2016 17:58:15 GMT -6
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