RIVER FALLS, Wis. (uwrfsports.com) - Launching May 5
th in conjunction with #GivingTuesdayNow the international day of philanthropy and unity, the UW-River Falls Athletic Department will be hosting a flash store to help raise funds for their fellow students undergoing hardship due to COVID-19 through the UWRF Student Emergency Assistance Fund.
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A "One Team One Family" logo is featured on multiple shirt options on the week long store site.Â
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A portion of the money raised from the shirts will go to the Student Emergency Fund. The fund was established as an Emergency grant/loan program where funds can be used to help students offset a variety of unforeseen expenses such as:
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- Utilities, housing, rent
- Food, medical and dental expenses
- Educational-related expenses to facilitate new remote learning
- Loss of employment income, both for students and their families
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To shop, visit
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/UWRFFAM20. Purchases can be made through Tuesday, May 12.
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