A $15,000 donation has been made by Carolina Panthers as part of the “Keep Sports in Middle School” campaign that has been launched by the Charlotte Touchdown Club, which donated $10,000 as an initiative.

The gift of Panthers fulfilled the initial fundraising of the club.

This campaign of the Charlotte Touchdown club is designed for helping sports accessible for Charlotte-Mecklenburg middle school student-athletes. This initiative is in response to the budget cuts and adoption of a “pay to play” mandate.

Till date $55,000 donation has been raised that includes the $15,000 donation made by NFL Players Association.

Carolina Panthers director of community relations Riley Fields said, “The Carolina Panthers are pleased to participate in the Keep Sports in Middle School campaign. This will provide opportunities for disadvantaged middle-school students to play sports in the midst of budget cuts.”

He also added further, “The Keep Sports in Middle School scholarship fund is a good idea and matches perfectly with youth football and youth fitness programs that are important to the team. We are proud to support this effort.”

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