The SEC gave its support to member institutions, University of Florida and Texas A&M, by showing the meaning behind “SEC family.”
In the wake of recent hurricanes Harvey and Irma, major areas within the states of Florida and Texas have been working hard to re-establish their qualities of life.
On Wednesday, the SEC donated $100,000 each to the University of Florida and Texas A&M, in an effort to allow those in need within the campus community to receive additional monetary support when impacted by such natural disasters.
In October, 2016, the Commissioner’s Office was granted the authority to disburse charitable contributions up to $100,000 per institution, per event. According to SECSports.com, the funding must be requested by the institution, and must be declared a state of emergency by either the federal or state government.
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Similar contributions were given to the University of South Carolina and LSU in recent years, as well. While a most honorable ideal, this doesn’t seem to be a practice that is shared among other NCAA conferences.
Given the seasonal threat of major hurricanes in the southeastern region, it benefits the SEC to help those whose lives are effected. This year, the Gulf Coast and Atlantic regions were slammed by category 4 and 5 hurricanes.
It wasn’t surprising to see the SEC offer that contribution, since it’s done the same in the past. Some may balk at the notion that the conference only gave $100,000 when its revenue is far greater, but every amount, big or small, is helpful and appreciated, because it’s a travesty when human lives are uprooted.
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Similarly, Missouri also sent along a donation of clothing items for those affected by Harvey in the Houston area.