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COMMUNITY
RELATIONS UPDATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2012
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TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 20TH: BUCCANEERS HOST SIXTH ANNUAL
"TURKEY TIME
WITH THE O-LINE"
On Tuesday, November 20th, the
Buccaneers' offensive line teamed up with Publix Supermarkets, Lance-Snyder's,
and United Way Suncoast to provide Thanksgiving meals for those less fortunate
at the sixth annual "Turkey Time with the O-Line." Along with
Buccaneers cheerleaders, staff, and Captain Fear, Buccaneers O-linemen Roger
Allen, Demar Dotson, Davin Joseph, Ted
Larsen, Jamon Meredith, Donald Penn, Mike Remmers, Chris Scott, Jeremy
Trueblood, Cody Wallace, Desmond Wynn, and Jeremy Zuttah distributed full
Thanksgiving meals to 700 disadvantaged families from Tampa Bay during the drive
at One Buccaneer Place. The families received a full meal purchased by the
Buccaneers' offensive line. These hearty meals included one 10-12 pound turkey,
stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
To see more from Tuesday's event, visit www.buccaneers.com.
On Tuesday, Davin Joseph and the Buccaneers
O-line continued a Thanksgiving tradition by handing out Thanksgiving meals to
700 underprivileged families at One Buccaneer Place
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER
25TH: MEET DAVIN JOSEPH AND JOIN
"TEAM DAVIN" TO
SUPPORT THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY
Pro Bowl Guard Davin Joseph and the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers have joined up with United Way Suncoast to build the next generation
of volunteers, mentors and tutors in the Bay area. All across the NFL, teams
are joining up with United Way to focus on the building blocks of a good life.
The goal is to attract volunteers and mentors that will create long-lasting
changes to build a better future.
Now is your chance
to show how Bucs fans embrace the Bay. On Sunday, November
25th, before the Buccaneers take on the Atlanta Falcons, Joseph will be greeting fans in the
Raymond James Stadium South Plaza near Tampa Bay Boulevard from 10:00 - 11:00
a.m., encouraging fans to join TEAM DAVIN in support of this great
cause. All fans who register to join TEAM DAVIN will receive an autograph from
Joseph.
Unable to attend
Sunday's game? Signing up is still just a few clicks way. To volunteer, visit
www.buccaneers.com/TeamDavin and enter your name
and contact information. Just for volunteering, you will receive an autographed
digital photo of Davin Joseph and be entered for a chance to win a football
signed by Davin and some of his Buccaneer teammates.
Support your
Buccaneers, your community, and United Way. Join TEAM DAVIN today and help build
a better future for Tampa Bay's youth!
On Sunday, Buccaneers
Pro Bowler Davin Joseph will be signing autographs in the South Plaza of Raymond
James Stadium from 10:00 - 11:00 am and asking fans to join TEAM DAVIN and
support the Bay area community.
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SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 25TH: GLAZER FAMILY FOUNDATION HOSTS SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE
AT RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
 On Sunday, November 25th, before the Buccaneers take on
the Atlanta Falcons, the Glazer Family Foundation will host a sports equipment drive at Raymond James
Stadium. Fans are asked to donate new or slightly-used sports equipment at the
yellow collections stations outside all gates and club entrances between 11:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. All fans that donate an item will be entered into a drawing to
win authentic team signed merchandise.
Sunday's collection drive is part of the
Glazer Family Foundation and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' efforts to support Replay
Tampa Bay, a holiday sporting goods drive in conjunction with the Tampa Bay
Sports Commission. The drive, taking place November 25 - December 28, encourages
the community to donate any new or slightly-used sporting goods to support
Metropolitan Ministries, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Charities, and the Pinellas County
Sheriff's Office Police Athletic League. To learn more about Sunday's
collection drive, visit www.buccaneers.com.
Buccaneers fans are
encouraged to bring new or slightly-used sports equipment to Raymond James
Stadium on Sunday to donate toward the Glazer Family Foundation's sports
equipment collection drive, which will support local youth.
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SUNDAY,
NOVEMBER 25TH: BUCCANEERS CELEBRATE PLAY 60 CAMPAIGN AND PROMOTE
YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS
VS. FALCONS
 On Sunday, November 25th, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
prepare to face-off against the division rival Atlanta Falcons, numerous local
individuals will be honored for their achievements within the community in
conjunction with the team's Play 60 efforts to help promote youth health and
wellness.
At 8:00 a..m., youth
athletes from the NFL's Punt, Pass & Kick program will compete in the
Buccaneers Team Championship. Team champions may become eligible for the
National Championships, which will be held during an NFC playoff game. Along
with students from the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, Sunday's Punt, Pass
& Kick participants will help welcome the Buccaneers to the field during
team introductions. They will then be recognized on-field for their
accomplishments at halftime. In addition to the ceremony, a halftime performance
will be provided by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers All Stars - a group of 150
youth dancers from throughout the Bay area.
The Buccaneers will
also welcome the winners of the 2012 Buccaneers Coach of the Week program
to serve as honorary captains. The Buccaneers Coach of the Week program
recognizes local high school football coaches for their excellence on the field
and their commitment to developing student athletes. A Coach of the Year, who
receives additional recognition for his football program, will be selected from
the 10 weekly winners at the end of this season.
For the second consecutive Thanksgiving,
communities across the country can enter
for a chance to receive a visit from the NFL Play 60 Bus featured in the
Play 60 commercials. Schools and community centers can enter the NFL Play 60
Bus contest by writing two short essays and submitting a photo on how the
Play 60 Bus could help the youth in their town get more active and healthy. One
deserving community will receive a visit from the Play 60 Bus full of sports
equipment and gear. Fans can visit www.NFLRUSH.com to learn
more.
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