Last week in a Hurricane Katrina relief planning meeting, representatives from various student groups left with the hope of a campuswide donation campaign culminating in a massive drive at the first home football game.
But students were unable to move forward with plans without communicating with and receiving permission from UNC's Department of Athletics.
In a press release issued Tuesday, the athletics department announced that UNC athletes would be collecting donations at Saturday's game against Wisconsin - allowing other students to help if there was a need.
There were also plans to involve the General Alumni Association in the effort, but GAA President Doug Dibbert said the alumni were not going to participate.
Erica Curry, vice president of the UNC Red Cross, said she was disappointed regarding the department's announcement. "- I guess it takes the pressure off us to find volunteers," she said.
Student-athlete volunteers will sit at each of the gates collecting money before the game and throughout the first quarter. Donations will be given to the Red Cross.
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