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02-09-07, 12:54 PM
USO football fundraiser makes $4,540
By Melissa Vogt - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Feb 9, 2007 10:06:13 EST
The Super Bowl can fetch millions of dollars from advertising execs trying to reach fans, but association with the big game didn’t boost a USO fundraiser beyond four figures.
Operation Touchdown II challenged fans of the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears to be the first side to raise $100,000 for United Service Organizations. The nonprofit group supports troops and their families through numerous activities.
After the campaign ended Sunday, the USO had collected $4,540 from 107 donors, spokeswoman Tiane Harrison said.
Colts fans sent $2,930, and $1,610 came from Bears diehards.
While donations were far short of the $100,000 goal, Harrison said the USO was, as always, “just grateful for the support of the American people.”
Army Reserve Maj. David Seiter, a Colts fan, and his unit’s spokeswoman, Lt. Col. Paula Jones, announced the challenge Jan. 30.
Ellie
By Melissa Vogt - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Feb 9, 2007 10:06:13 EST
The Super Bowl can fetch millions of dollars from advertising execs trying to reach fans, but association with the big game didn’t boost a USO fundraiser beyond four figures.
Operation Touchdown II challenged fans of the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears to be the first side to raise $100,000 for United Service Organizations. The nonprofit group supports troops and their families through numerous activities.
After the campaign ended Sunday, the USO had collected $4,540 from 107 donors, spokeswoman Tiane Harrison said.
Colts fans sent $2,930, and $1,610 came from Bears diehards.
While donations were far short of the $100,000 goal, Harrison said the USO was, as always, “just grateful for the support of the American people.”
Army Reserve Maj. David Seiter, a Colts fan, and his unit’s spokeswoman, Lt. Col. Paula Jones, announced the challenge Jan. 30.
Ellie