BLACKSBURG – For the second consecutive year, the Virginia Tech Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, better known as SAAC, participating in the Adopt-A-Family initiative.
For those who don't know, Virginia Tech SAAC is a leadership group consisting of student-athletes encompassing all sports at Virginia Tech. The Virginia Tech SAAC provides insight on the student-athlete experience and offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives. SAAC serves as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators in an effort to improve the student-athlete experience.
SAAC currently is teaming with the Salvation Army on the initiative and collecting donations to buy clothes, toys, etc. for two local families, with the goal being to help those family members enjoy a memorable holiday season. A year ago, SAAC enlisted Virginia Tech student-athletes, coaches, administrators and the general public to help with the cause and raised more than $1,600. SAAC then used that money to purchase gifts, which members delivered to two designated families.
This year, SAAC wants to raise $1,800. The group started collecting donations on Nov. 14 and plans to end its collecting Dec. 3.
Those who wish to contribute may do so through the following avenues:
• Checks made out to VT Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (and mailed to Natalie Forbes, 185 Beamer Way, Lane Stadium, Room 620, Blacksburg, VA 24061);
• Cash (which also can be sent to Natalie Forbes at the above address);
• Venmo donations (which can be sent to @SAAC-Adopt-A-Family)
For those with more questions about the initiative, please contact Natalie Forbes (nforbes9@vt.edu) or Kinsey Johnson (kinsey1@vt.edu).
