By Angela Kelm
Asst. Athletic Director for Sports Information

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football program has a “Week of Giving” planned for April 29 through May 3. The week features community service and educational engagements. 

Monday, April 29 — Reading with the Warhawks at Washington and Lincoln Elementary Schools
Warhawk football players will partner with children at both Lincoln and Washington Elementary Schools in Whitewater to read books. 

Tuesday, April 30 — UWW Football Visits Fairhaven
The UW-Whitewater football team will make an appearance at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater to visit and play games with residents. 

Wednesday, May 1 — Warhawks Cure Cancer, NMDP* Presentation
Representatives from the National Marrow Donor Program will be presenting to the Warhawk football team about the work they do every day to save lives through marrow transplants. 

Thursday, May 2 — Warhawks Cure Cancer, NMDP* Recruiting Event on Campus | Event Flyer
Warhawk football and representatives from the NMDP will hold a recruiting event for the donor registry from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the south side of the University Center at UW-Whitewater. The Warhawks encourage anyone interested in learning more about becoming a marrow donor or joining the registry to visit the booth!

Friday, May 3 — UWW Football Outdoor Cleanup Project
The Warhawk football team will assist the UW-Whitewater facilities crew with various projects at the outdoor athletic complexes on campus. 

*NMDP is a global nonprofit leader in cell therapy. With their partners, NMDP drives groundbreaking research, treatment and support to cure blood cancer, blood disorders and beyond. NMDP has previously been known as Be The Match and the National Marrow Donor Program, but the mission has remained: Find cures. Save lives.