Softball to Host Tornado Relief Effort Saturday
March 08, 2012 | Softball
March 8, 2012
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The University of Louisville softball team returns to action at home this weekend for the Red and Black Tournament. In an effort to provide support for those in the surrounding areas affected by last week's devastating tornadoes, the Cardinals will hold a Tornado Relief Raffle on Saturday, March 10, at Ulmer Stadium during the Louisville vs. Michigan game at 1 p.m.
On March 2, many of the surrounding areas including Southern Indiana, and parts of Eastern Kentucky were struck by an outbreak of tornadoes causing major damage and leaving many families homeless. The Cards have teamed up with the Kentucky State Police and DARE TO CARE in an effort to provide relief to the families affected.
Fans in attendance are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and various supplies to Saturday's games. Upon donation, fans will be entered into a raffle for an opportunity to win fun prizes.
Complete list of items needed:
1. Leather gloves
2. Shovels
3. Rakes
4. Thermoses
5. Batteries
6. Flashlights
7. Coffee Pots
8. Antibiotic cream
9. Band-aids
10. First aid kits
11. Soap
12. Body wash
13. Hand sanitizer
14. Deodorant
15. Feminine products
16. Shampoo/cream rinse
17. Shaving cream/razors
18. Toothbrushes/toothpaste
19. Bath towels/washcloths
20. Baby formula
21. Baby food
22. Baby diapers (all sizes)
23. Baby blankets
24. Baby bottles
25. Toilet paper
26. Styrofoam cups
27. Cleaning supplies such as bleach, mops, brooms, buckets
28. Laundry detergent
29. Plastic goods (cups & cutlery)
30. Paper goods (plates, napkins, towels & bowls)
31. Disposable gloves
32. Trash bags (all sizes)
33. Dog and cat food
34. Plastic containers
35. Blankets
36. Gift cards
37. Bottled water
38. Non-perishable food items
