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The Quinnipiac University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is sponsoring their 3rd Annual T-Shirt fundraiser.  All proceeds for this year's event, The 2010 BE GREAT Challenge will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of New Haven.  The fundraiser will culminate with a presentation at the Quinnipiac men's ice hockey game against Brown on February 26, at the TD Bank Sports Center. 

The yellow and gold tye-dye t-shirts have been selling throughout this week leading up to the game.  The t-shirts are $15 and will also be sold at the game. This year's co-chairs of the event are Caitlyn Armstrong '12and Theresa Kaminsky '12 from the women's competitive cheer team.  SAAC's co-chair, women's softball senior Emily Bellush '10 has provided valuable leadership as the committee's veteran t-shirt fundraiser.  On hand for the official "big check" presentation, representing the Boys and Girls Club, is Dewar Wilson, a program supervisor at the Club.

Quinnipiac's SAAC is comprised of team representatives from the athletics department's 19 intercollegiate sports.  It mission is to provide a communications link between the student-athlete population and the Department of Athletics. encourage communication and unity among and between student-athletes and teams,  increase awareness of athletic programs on campus and in the community through projects, and design and implement programs which will encourage academic achievement, health promotion, social responsibility and awareness throughout Quinnipiac University.  Tonight's event is one of many activities sponsored by SAAC throughout the academic year. 

The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven, the second oldest Club in the nation, exists to provide educational and enrichment programs for children and families, especially those from low-income households. We continue to address the need for quality out-of-school time activities and programs for children and youth in our community. The Boys & Girls Club of New Haven supports families in nurturing children and youth and assisting them in mastering basic academic skills, essential life skills, health and wellness information, and developing self-esteem.