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One of our @UConnBSB players, @biller_sam just sent me this text out of the blue, today, and I think this could be a really good opportunity to show the compassion of our fan base/alumnus. 

Whether you’re a UConn fan, or just a concerned citizen, I can’t express how good of an idea I think Sam has to try to help the kids affected by these fires replace their athletic equipment.

So much devastation, and so MUCH to replace, that I would imagine new sports gear will be pretty far down the list of things they’ll be able to replace quickly. 

This tweet is simply to gauge interest from our fan base in supporting a cause like this. If all of you say “Let’s go let’s do it!” then Sam and I will work on setting up a Go Fund Me and finding the best organization to work with to accomplish this effort. Before we sprint down that road, Sam and I just wanted to see if UConn Nation would stand behind us. 

Mr. @marcdamelio what our your thoughts on this idea, sir? Think we can mobilize the masses?

You all know we’ve partnered our @UConnHuskies athletes with deserving charities all over Connecticut and even around the world (yes, seriously, the world). So when one of our athletes comes to us for help beginning a charitable initiative of their own we feel a responsibility to stand directly behind them.