Temple University Athletics
Temple Football To Be Honored as Hometown Heroes By The Philadelphia 76ers
12.1.06 | Football
Dec. 1, 2006
PHILADELPHIA - The Temple Football Program will be honored as "76ers Hometown Heroes" at the game on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The "76ers Hometown Hero: In the Spirit of Alex Scott" program recognizes "an everyday hero in the community" and awards the honoree two tickets to a Sixers game.
Recently the Temple University football team has reached out to the community by donating a total of $3,290 to the Fahmarr McElrathbey Trust Fund and the Adam Taliaferro Foundation. The funds were raised when the team unanimously voted to contribute their per diem on two separate occasions. Support personnel provided additional donations. The donations are part of "Owl Outreach," an initiative through which members of the football team engage in activities such as visiting schools and hospitals, mentoring children, and various other community service activities.
Before playing Clemson (Oct. 12), the Owls made a donation to The Fahmarr McElrathbey Trust Fund which assists Ray Ray McElrathbey, a Clemson football player who is currently the legal guardian of his 11-year-old brother. Before playing Buffalo (Aug. 31), the Owls also made a donation to The Adam Taliaferro Foundation in the name of Shykem Lawrence, a Woodrow Wilson High School safety who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while playing in a scrimmage.
The Hometown Hero program gives the Sixers organization the opportunity to recognize the efforts of exceptional people and groups at its home games. "We wanted to continue to honor people in our community who are considered 'heroes' and who might not receive the recognition they deserve," said Lara Price, Senior Vice President of Business Operations. "We look for this program to shine a spotlight on the true heroes in our community and thank them in front of our home crowd."
The entire team and support staff will be in attendance at the game, courtesy of the Sixers. Prior to the contest, the Owls will be assisting with the Toys for Tots collection. The team will be recognized as "Hometown Heroes" during the first quarter break, when head coach Al Golden and the seniors will be part of an on-court presentation.
To nominate a 76ers Hometown Hero or for more detailed information on the selection process, please visit www.sixers.com.
