Send 200 Kids to the Texas Bowl-NunesMagician

[OttoinGrotto]

Oh man, I don't know how I missed this and feel late to the party, but this is awesome and just tossed in a little more for the pot.

 

[shandeezy7]

In for $44... People have mentioned that the school does this with Big Brothers Big Sisters. But on this site, we always mention how poorly the school markets these types of things (I didn't know the school had such a program). I think it's fair to say that Sean is fairly effective at getting the word out. Maybe he'll have time to set up a 501C for next year where people can send kids for SU home games. The pros of the deal:

• More tickets sold where we know the fans will show up in ORANGE
• Kids become fans of the program early
• People like me who can't make it to many games can help with attendance
• Look how many tickets have been sold in TWO days. Imagine how much steam this campaign will gain over the course of a season.
• Plus y'know, donating money is a nice thing to do (OK, it comes with a tax write off)

That was my suggestion as well. I know there would be some administrative obstacles to get it up and running, but once it is up and running, I think it would be a relatively simple organization to run that would certainly hold a place near and dear to the hearts of many of the people who post on this board.

 

[jekelish]

Oh man, I don't know how I missed this and feel late to the party, but this is awesome and just tossed in a little more for the pot.

I don't think they're going to be buying these kids weed, you deviant.

 

[JJReddawg]

I don't think they're going to be buying these kids weed, you deviant.

How else are they supposed to mellow out after all the soda?

 

[RandygoCuse]

How else are they supposed to mellow out after all the soda?

The voucher should be for doritos covered in peanut butter.

 

[Rocco]

Sean Keeley ‏@NunesMagician 14m
Okay, it's official. We're going for a goal of $44,444. Once we hit that, we'll cut it off. Currently in the mid-$38K range. #CuseTixforKids


That would equal 1481 kids... woah.

 

[Trueblue25]

In for $100. Go Noles, Orange and ACC!

Jesus I love Noles fans.

 

[Cuseregular]

Jesus I love Noles fans.

seriously right, between them and the Clemson fans it's renewed my faith in humanfananity...

 

[jekelish]

seriously right, between them and the Clemson fans it's renewed my faith in humanfananity...

And you know what's ironic? Of all the fans who have a right to be arrogant, it's those two (especially FSU), yet they are far better than the majority of other schools. Meanwhile, you've for Minny fans...

 

[temery]

I know Houston is a big city, but hopefully they can find enough kids to use all those tickets!

$44K at $30 each would be 1,467 tickets!

They should send fewer kids and budget for food and souvenirs.

 

[Trueblue25]

seriously right, between them and the Clemson fans it's renewed my faith in humanfananity...

I wonder if Minny fans have caught on and done anything.

 

[#FRANchise]

I wonder if Minny fans have caught on and done anything.

From the little bit I got from glancing over their board it seemed like they we're trying to do the same thing as us but with military families in the area. It didn't seem like they we're having much luck, as they were very unorganized.

Edit: I went back to their board and in their minds were "trying to beat them out" in the number of donations we give. Although one or two did commend us on the project.

 

[jekelish]

This will no doubt please some of our posters in particular...

Allie LaForce tweeted the link for this today as well.

 

[jr4750]

They should send fewer kids and budget for food and souvenirs.

I respectfully disagree. the more kids that get the experience the better.

 

[RandygoCuse]

I respectfully disagree. the more kids that get the experience the better.

Agreed. I like that everyone gets a T shirt so they have a keepsake for it. They don't need a ton of swag.

 

[CuseLegacy]

They should send fewer kids and budget for food and souvenirs.

They are providing all the kids with a voucher for a hotdog and a soda, plus from Nunes this morning..

"FYI, we've also got a few new wrinkles in the works. Some folks at SU are looking into some more goodies they can send out to the kids. "

 

[BlackKnight76]

In for $44... People have mentioned that the school does this with Big Brothers Big Sisters. But on this site, we always mention how poorly the school markets these types of things (I didn't know the school had such a program). I think it's fair to say that Sean is fairly effective at getting the word out. Maybe he'll have time to set up a 501C for next year where people can send kids for SU home games. The pros of the deal:

• More tickets sold where we know the fans will show up in ORANGE
• Kids become fans of the program early
• People like me who can't make it to many games can help with attendance
• Look how many tickets have been sold in TWO days. Imagine how much steam this campaign will gain over the course of a season.
• Plus y'know, donating money is a nice thing to do (OK, it comes with a tax write off)

Sean's looked into the 501C but a few lawyers over at TNIAAM chimed in saying that the process is so backed up that it'd probably take over a year to get going, so it's on the back burner for now.

 

[RandygoCuse]

Sean's looked into the 501C but a few lawyers over at TNIAAM chimed in saying that the process is so backed up that it'd probably take over a year to get going, so it's on the back burner for now.

Fair enough...If the school does the program with Big Brother Big Sister, maybe Nunes should focus on promoting that. There's no need to do the 501C stuff and lord knows Nunes will do a better job promoting the program then the school does.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Sean Keeley ‏@NunesMagician 3h
#CuseTixforKids Update, Wed. 2pm: $39,616.47. Little under $5K to go to hit $44.444.

 

[rrlbees]

In for $44... People have mentioned that the school does this with Big Brothers Big Sisters. But on this site, we always mention how poorly the school markets these types of things (I didn't know the school had such a program). I think it's fair to say that Sean is fairly effective at getting the word out. Maybe he'll have time to set up a 501C for next year where people can send kids for SU home games. The pros of the deal: [*]More tickets sold where we know the fans will show up in ORANGE [*]Kids become fans of the program early [*]People like me who can't make it to many games can help with attendance [*]Look how many tickets have been sold in TWO days. Imagine how much steam this campaign will gain over the course of a season. [*]Plus y'know, donating money is a nice thing to do (OK, it comes with a tax write off)

I don't know if the school does big bother / sister. This site did. Tho SU helped us. But it wasn't anything they promoted.

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[rrlbees]

They should send fewer kids and budget for food and souvenirs.

The cost includes a ticket, orange SU tshirt, hot dog, soda and SU is tossing in a few more goodies.

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[Trueblue25]

This will no doubt please some of our posters in particular...

Allie LaForce tweeted the link for this today as well.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Sean Keeley ‏@NunesMagician 15m
The @TexasBowl is throwing in a free Sonic Slush for every kid going as part of #CuseTixforKids. On top of the food voucher.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Sean Keeley ‏@NunesMagician 3h
#CuseTixforKids Update, Wed. 5pm: $40,013.81.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

They are providing all the kids with a voucher for a hotdog and a soda, plus from Nunes this morning..

"FYI, we've also got a few new wrinkles in the works. Some folks at SU are looking into some more goodies they can send out to the kids. "

Great. Now when one of them commits to SU, we will go on probation for improper benefits. :bang: