FAMU football coaches get aboard 10 for $10 campaign

HEAD COACH EARL HOLMES

TALLAHASSEE, Florida  -- Earl Holmes and his staff of assistants have gotten aboard in support of a 10 for $10 fund-raising campaign that is rapidly approach the $100,000 mark since it began just over a week ago.

The football coaches donated $150. Wednesday, said Cecka Rose Green. She initiated the campaign with a "let's see what happens" approach on Labor Day.

The idea has gone viral and as of mid-afternoon Wednesday had raised $76,916.85 from 2,319 donors online.

"I think it's an excellent idea," Holmes said at the 220 Quarterback Club's luncheon. "I think it's catchy. You have to start small, but think big and that's exactly what I'm seeing."

The coaches will continue to give online, where they and other donors could earmark their donations to a specific program at FAMU, Rose Green said. She said she hopes that other athletic programs will follow suit.

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