(11-02-09) WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- The University of New Haven Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has been collecting donations at UNH sporting events as part of their fundraising efforts for the Make-A-Wish Foundation throughout the fall season and is planning on continuing this drive through the winter and spring. The Charger Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is committed to attaining their goal of more than $5,000 by the end of the year, with hopes of exceeding it. SAAC appreciates the UNH community for the continued support of the its Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraising efforts.
Listed below are the events SAAC will be collecting donations at:
Men’s Basketball
Wednesday, January 6th vs. Bentley
Saturday, February 6th vs. Southern Connecticut State
Women’s Basketball
Wednesday, January 6th vs. Bentley
Saturday, February 6th vs. Southern Connecticut State
Baseball
Saturday, March 27th vs. UMass Lowell
Wednesday, April 14th vs. Southern Connecticut State
Softball
Saturday, April 3rd vs. Pace University
Tuesday, April 27th vs. Southern Connecticut State
Women’s Lacrosse
Wednesday, March 31st vs. C.W. Post
Saturday, May 1st vs. Franklin Pierce
The SAAC Make-A-Wish Foundation fundraising effort is part of the UNH Department of Athletics broader community engagement efforts, which seeks to help the surrounding towns and community organizations while providing opportunities for student-athletes and coaches to give back to their communities. Have an idea? Contact UNH Associate Director of Athletics, Susan Zawacki at szawacki@newhaven.edu