Oct. 13, 2004

Columbia, Mo. - During the week of Homecoming (Oct. 18-23), the Tiger Team Store at Faurot Field will team up with the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and will donate $1 from every purchase made at the store. Fans will also have the opportunity to add to their order and donate an additional amount to the cause. The Tiger Team Store has set a goal of $2,000 in donations for the event that will benefit the non-profit organization.

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. With a purchase at the Tiger Team Store, Mizzou fans can help the victims of the recent hurricanes and victims of disasters around the state of Missouri and Boone County each year. Financial gifts to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. For more information on the Red Cross, log on to www.redcross.org.

The Tiger Team Store is located at the North end of Faurot Field and is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and football game days starting at 9 a.m. Mizzou fans can shop online from anywhere in the world at www.mutigers.com or by calling 1-866-SHOP-MU to request a free catalog.