PigskinPat 2,917 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Reaching out to children in need Posted by Phillip Marshall, The Huntsville Times August 25, 2007 9:39 PM It's the kind of thing that makes you feel good about college football and the young men who play it. Some 30 members of the Auburn football team, head coach Tommy Tuberville, Aubie and the Auburn cheerleaders went to Storybook Farm on Saturday for the fifth annual Tiger Bash. For those who don't know, Storybook Farm is a nonprofit horseback riding center in Opelika that is all about helping children. Its mission is to offer spiritual nourishment and emotional healing to children with who have suffered losses or have disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. "We come out here to see the kids, and they look up to us," freshman offensive lineman Lee Ziemba said. "It's just a really neat thing." For three hours, the Auburn group interacted with children inside and outside the farm's riding arena. "For our kids to be able to get up close and personal with their heroes is mighty special to them," said Dena Dougherty, the Storybook Farm CEO and founder. "We're in the highlight of our year, and we're just so pleased and proud to be the team's philanthropy. To have Coach Tuberville support our program has meant a great deal to us." Like Ziemba, freshman wide receiver Chris Slaughter was moved by the experience. "There's nothing better than giving back to the community and coming out to show our support," Slaughter said. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/39816-yet-another-indication-of-the-character-of-men/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
autkidd 0 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Reaching out to children in need Posted by Phillip Marshall, The Huntsville Times August 25, 2007 9:39 PM It's the kind of thing that makes you feel good about college football and the young men who play it. Some 30 members of the Auburn football team, head coach Tommy Tuberville, Aubie and the Auburn cheerleaders went to Storybook Farm on Saturday for the fifth annual Tiger Bash. For those who don't know, Storybook Farm is a nonprofit horseback riding center in Opelika that is all about helping children. Its mission is to offer spiritual nourishment and emotional healing to children with who have suffered losses or have disabilities or life-threatening illnesses. "We come out here to see the kids, and they look up to us," freshman offensive lineman Lee Ziemba said. "It's just a really neat thing." For three hours, the Auburn group interacted with children inside and outside the farm's riding arena. "For our kids to be able to get up close and personal with their heroes is mighty special to them," said Dena Dougherty, the Storybook Farm CEO and founder. "We're in the highlight of our year, and we're just so pleased and proud to be the team's philanthropy. To have Coach Tuberville support our program has meant a great deal to us." Like Ziemba, freshman wide receiver Chris Slaughter was moved by the experience. "There's nothing better than giving back to the community and coming out to show our support," Slaughter said. I think just about anyone looks up to Ziemba... Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/39816-yet-another-indication-of-the-character-of-men/#findComment-399468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR EAGLE!!! 0 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Man...the one day off these guys have goes to contributing their time with kids n need. That's pretty good. I hoped I would have done the same thing but I am not sure that I would have. 30 players is a lot to give up their only off day, probably for the next 3-4 months, to go spend time with children. Wow. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/39816-yet-another-indication-of-the-character-of-men/#findComment-399469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleDrill 180 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Off days at Auburn: Off days at bammer: Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/39816-yet-another-indication-of-the-character-of-men/#findComment-399483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish 76 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Yet another example of why its Great to be an Auburn Tiger! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/39816-yet-another-indication-of-the-character-of-men/#findComment-399502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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