I was at the Pitt vs. Rutgers game with my wife and while I was on a hunt for the Cotton Candy Man she noticed something and mentioned it upon my return. I had noticed it myself but wasn't sure what it was all about. She asked the student sitting next to us what the sticker on his shirt was about and he explained that it was in support of a recently paralyzed Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand. LeGrand a linemen was hurt during a game on October 15 in the Rutgers vs. Army game. There has been a huge public display of support for the LeGrand family as they try go deal with this tragedy. The Rutgers University Athletic Department has set up the "Eric LeGrand Believe Fund" for those who want to make donations to help the family in this time of need. On the Pitt campus a banner was hung and several football players handed out stickers that read "PITT is pulling for Eric LeGrand" Rutgers football players all wear stickers above their facemasks that say "Believe". More recently the NBA's New Jersey's Nets staff and ownership group have donated $75,000 to the family in support of Eric. We understand how physical & violent the game of football can be we respect the players that are willing to take that risk every time they suit up. I want to personally say to the LeGrand family that you are all in my family's prayers continuously and I want to wish Eric a speedy recovery!
HAIL PITT!
HAIL PITT!
Contributions to the fund are not tax deductible and can be made by sending a check payable to the “Eric LeGrand Believe Fund” to:
“Eric LeGrand Believe Fund”
PNC Wealth Management
Attn: Kimberly G. Kingsland, Senior Trust Advisor
One Palmer Square Suite 201
Princeton, NJ 08542
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