SCAC to hold silent auction; canned food drive at 2009 SCAC Basketball Tournament

SCAC to hold silent auction; canned food drive at 2009 SCAC Basketball Tournament

SUWANEE, Ga. - The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC), in conjunction with Hendrix College, will conduct a silent auction to raise money for a local Conway charity, the First United Methodist Church's food pantry, at its annual men's and women's basketball tournament.

In six years of tournament competition, the SCAC has teamed with its tournament host school to benefit a local charity. The FUMC Food Pantry will receive all proceeds from the canned food drive and autographed basketball sale.

Over the last six years, almost $13,000 and hundreds of pounds of canned goods have been donated to various charities from the generous donations made by patrons of the SCAC basketball tournament.

There is no admission charged to any sessions of the tournament. However, fans are encouraged to contribute canned food items upon entrance to the various gymnasiums. Donation bins will be placed near the entrance of each site on Friday (Conway High School and Hendrix Wellness and Athletic Center) and in the lobby of the WAC on Saturday and Sunday.

The SCAC collected $2,700 in last year's tournament autograph basketball sale. Wilson Sports, which supplies the official basketball of the annual tournament, has donated 24 collectible basketballs emblazoned with the 2009 SCAC Tournament logo.

The autograph basketballs can be purchased for $150 each at both sites on Friday and in the lobby of the WAC on Saturday and Sunday. Once a ball is purchased, the owner may have it autographed by any team participating in the tournament.

For complete coverage of the 2009 SCAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament, click here.

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