Texas Tech University Athletics
Red Raider Club Kicks Off Fund Drive
June 21, 1999 | General
May 6, 1998
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech Red Raider Club begins its 1998 fund drive on Thursday, May 7th with the theme "Showing Our True Colors, Backing the Red and Black." The drive will run through June 30th.
"We have had 11 consecutive record-breaking years due to the hard work of our volunteers and loyal support of our backers," said Steve Locke, the senior associate athletic director for development. "We are looking forward to a 12th year to break the record."
Last year, the drive raised $1,029,732 for the Texas Tech athletic department, surpassing the $1 million mark for the first time in history. It was the 11th-straight record-setting effort, boasting over 200 new members. The drive has increased every year since 1987. Funds raised primarily serve to cover the costs of room, board, fees and tuition for Texas Tech's male and female student-athletes in the 17 sponsored sports.
"We have great fund drive workers and a loyal base of donors, and we feel sure that our fans will again show their true colors by continuing to support Texas Tech more generously than before," said Locke.
More than 120 different volunteers assist in the effort. For more information about joining the Red Raider Club or contributing to the fund drive, contact the club office at 806/762-2000.
