Alabama and Auburn representatives have set aside their rivalry in sports and formed a foundation to raise money for tornado relief.
The HEARTinDIXIE Foundation, along with UNITE|364, will host three events Aug. 13-15 to raise money for tornado relief efforts. All proceeds will benefit the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund, www.ServeAlabama.gov.
The first event will be an Alumni Day flag football game Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Spain Park High School football field.
The HEARTinDIXIE Benefit and Pairings Party will be Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Birmingham Marriott, 3590 Grandview Pkwy. Tickets are limited.
The final event of the weekend is a charity golf pro-am tournament Aug. 15 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Greystone Golf and Country Club Founders Course.
Birmingham’s Hubert Green will be the honorary host. Jerry Pate, Leonard Thompson,
Steve Lowery, Michael Thompson and Boo Weekly have all committed to play in the tournament. A complete list of participating PGA Tour professionals will soon be announced.
Celebrity athletes taking part in the weekend’s events include Bo Jackson, Cornelius Bennett, Pat Dye, Ray Perkins, Al DelGreco, Bobby Humphrey, Stan White, Gene Stallings, Joe Cribbs and Lee Roy Jordan.
The HEARTinDIXIE Foundation includes Alabama and Auburn committee members. Representing their respective universities are Ken Wilder, Alabama A-Club president, and Gordon Stone, Auburn Football Lettermen Club president.
Scott Myer, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame executive director, is also helping with efforts to include all Alabamians in this statewide cause.
For more information about the foundation, visit www.RebuildRecover.com.
