The University of South Florida has partnered with collegiate retailer Follett to create a special edition "Tampa Bay Strong" T-shirt, with proceeds directly benefiting students impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
According to a university announcement Saturday, the initiative is "part of USF's ongoing commitment to supporting its students and the Tampa Bay community in the wake of the storms."
Pre-orders for the "Tampa Bay Strong" T-shirts began Saturday, and fans attending the Bulls' football game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham could easily make a purchase by scanning QR codes displayed on the video boards at Raymond James Stadium.
In addition to online pre-orders, the T-shirts will be available for purchase in-store at the Follett Bookstore on USF's Tampa campus this week. Online orders can be picked up at the bookstores on all three USF campuses — Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee.
T-shirts cost $25 and will be made available for a limited time while supplies last, with 100% of the proceeds benefitting USF students through the USF Foundation's United Support Fund, which provides assistance to impacted students. Fans can visit gousfbulls.com/TampaBayStrong to purchase their T-shirt.
Video board messages throughout Saturday's game displayed ways fans can donate to support those affected by the recent storms, including the USF Foundation's United Support Fund. Feeding Tampa Bay and the American Red Cross will also be included as organizations collecting donations to assist victims in their recovery.
