Nov. 13, 2007

Below is a letter sent to Tiger supporters from men's and women's head track coach Kevin Robinson:

We are entering our second year as a combined men's and women's program. Our first year, saw us win the Men's Conference USA Outdoor Championship for the first time in history! We sent a record fourteen athletes to the NCAA Regional Championships.

With your support, we can continue to provide better equipment and travel for our athletes to the high caliber meets they deserve to compete in! Please, be a part of the new era of Tiger Track and Field!

RUN-A-THON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2007
AT UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PARK AVENUE CAMPUS
(at the corner of Getwell and Park)

This purpose of the Run-A-Thon is to help support the Track and Field teams financially, for the things such as:

Facility Renovations
Purchasing New Equipment
Supplemental funding for part-time coaching staff

HOW CAN YOU HELP
Make a pledge of a specific dollar amount for each lap run by the athletes or simply make a specified donation. Below is a list of the Track and Field Seniors.

Glen Edwards
Andre Hicks
Sam James
Amaechi Oselukwue
Chen Edri
Susan King
Gaylon Muhammad

OUR GOALS FOR 2007-2008

To win another Championship!

To change the thinking of what U of M track and field is all about, by teaching our athletes to think, act, and become competitive.

To continue to provide the best for our student-athletes!

TO PLEDGE
Please email the name of the Student Athlete you wish to sponsor and the amount (either per lap or total donation) to The University of Memphis Javelin/Pole Vault Coach, Tyler Frazier at tylerfrazier@yahoo.com

If you have additional questions about the Run-A-Thon please contact Tyler Frazier at 901-678-5924 or 901-356-2425