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NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures, and is also necessary for the formation of glutathione. Molybdenum and Selenium are essential trace minerals that facilitate the production of several important enzymes.

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid cysteine. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures, and is also necessary for the formation of glutathione. Molybdenum and Selenium are essential trace minerals that facilitate the production of several important enzymes.

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The Gridiron Club will achieve this vision by providing resources to positively impact our student athletes' overall success and assisting the coaching staff with team needs. Private contributions from alumni, family and friends support endeavors to directly impact the student-athlete experience including athlete nutrition, sports performance, technology, academic achievement and post-graduation preparation.

Throughout the year, the UMass Gridiron Club hosts events to build connection among members and with the football program. Events include a signature golf tournament, pre-game tailgates at all home and selected away games, and signing day events. Members are encouraged to share their expertise at Gridiron sponsored mentoring and career development workshops designed to strengthen student athletes' connections to the community and UMass alumni network.

The 1879 Program makes a connection between a current player and a member of the UMass Football Community (alumni, fan or friend). With a donation of $1,879, you will support the annual nutrition cost for one-student athlete. Your gift is tax deductible, goes directly to the University in the form of a donation and will make a positive impact toward the annual goals of the Gridiron Club. Members of the 1879 Program receive all benefits associated with the All-American Gridiron Level ($1,500).

You can make your donation here. Once you donate, please complete this questionnaire that will allow us to align you with a current player with similar focus (i.e., home state, major, interest in field of work or football position to name a few).

If you have already made your Gridiron donation for this year (after January 1, 2024), and your giving level qualifies you to be a member of the 1879 Program, please complete the questionnaire should you want to participate. Contact Drew St. Aubin, Senior Executive Director of Development/Chief Development Officer at dsta...@uma-foundation.org with any questions about the 1879 Program.

For more information on sport specific funding initiatives such as scholarship support, nutrition and other special projects, please contact Scarlett Schneider, PhD, Senior Director of Development for Athletics, at scarlett....@georgetown.edu.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for an unparalleled culinary, sports, entertainment and philanthropic experience as Taste of the NFL, presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, takes center stage during Super Bowl LVIII Weekend. Scheduled for February 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST at the Keep Memory Alive event center in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl's largest purpose-driven culinary event will deliver an extraordinary blend of cuisine and culture, with net proceeds benefiting GENYOUth's commitment to tackle youth hunger and food insecurity.

Taste of the NFL will raise vital funds for GENYOUth's commitment to tackling youth hunger and food insecurity. Net proceeds from the event will benefit GENYOUth's Super School Meals initiative by supporting school nutrition programs and delivering critical school meal equipment packages to high-need schools throughout Nevada. In addition, Taste of the NFL proceeds will support school nutrition programs with equipment grants in all NFL Club markets across the nation.

"Giving back to the communities in which we live, work and serve is a critically important part of our mission at PepsiCo. Frito-Lay and Quaker, along with the PepsiCo Foundation, are proud to support GENYOUth's Taste of the NFL and its lead-up Super School Meals initiative that will provide schools with equipment and resources to help tackle food insecurity throughout the United States," said Steven Williams, CEO, PepsiCo Foods North America. "We are dedicated to increasing opportunities to enhance nutrition security in communities across the country."

"One in 8 U.S. children live in food insecurity and 30 million children rely on school meals, which include milk, fruit, vegetables, whole grain and lean protein, for a substantial portion of their daily nutrition. School nutrition programs foster nutrition equity for students," said Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., CEO of GENYOUth. "Through the support of our founding partners America's Dairy Farmers and the NFL, as well as purpose-minded partners who fund Taste of the NFL, Super School Meals, and other GENYOUth programs, we are working to ensure all children are nourished and active to be their best selves. We thank all of our partners for helping us ensure that the only hunger a child experiences is the hunger to learn."

"As a valued, vital and longstanding NFL non-profit partner, we are proud that our Super Bowl partnership with GENYOUth will raise funds to tackle food insecurity and provide school meals to children in communities in Las Vegas and across the nation," said Peter O'Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, International & League Events. "We also deeply value GENYOUth's continued commitment to improving the health and well-being of America's youth through programs that promote physical activity, including the NFL FLAG-In-Schools program."

Taste of the NFL attendees will enjoy autograph sessions with NFL greats, curated cocktails, live and silent sports memorabilia auctions, a unique lunchbox wall co-presented by American Family Insurance and Frito-Lay Variety Packs, and special FEED gift bags. Outdoor features include a visit from the Quaker Pregrain Tour, which kicked off in November 2023 with a $250,000 donation to GENYOUth and whose tailgate truck will make a special stop at Taste of the NFL serving up a NFL-inspired recipe.

Taste of the NFL is made possible through the support of the NFL and presenting sponsors Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation; NFL sponsors Frito-Lay Variety Packs, Cheetos, Tostitos and Verizon; and GENYOUth End Student Hunger partners including PNC Bank, American Family Insurance, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Hellmann's/Best Foods, Boars Head Brand, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Las Vegas Raiders, John Anthony Family of Wines, Smoke Wagon Straight Whiskeys, Melissa's Produce, Le Portier Cognac by Shannon Sharpe, Charles Woodson's Intercept Wine and Woodson Whiskey, Don Londrs, FEED, KLAS-TV News 8, Las Vegas Review-Journal, and Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee.

Additional confirmed appearances to date by NFL Legends and current players include Michael Bankston, Willie Buchanon, Jarrod Bunch, David Caldwell, Darryl Clack, Mark Collins, Chris Calloway, Bryan Chamberlain, Rick Cunningham Chris Draft, Jonathan Grimes, Liffort Hobley, Darnay Holmes, Darvell Huffman, Charlie Joiner, Derek Kennard, Nick Lowery, Mark McMillian, J.C. Pearson, A.Q. Shipley, Mike Sherrard, Clifton Smith, Wesley Walker, Mike Wilson, and Usama Young.

GENYOUth's Super School Meals is a community-based initiative that is equipping schools in high-need Nevada communities with school meal equipment packages to tackle student hunger. With the support of partners including the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee, Dairy Council of Nevada; and purpose-minded corporate sponsors Frito-Lay North America, The Quaker Oats Company, PepsiCo Foundation, and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation in partnership with Smith's, Super School Meals is providing critical school meal equipment to increase school meal participation among Nevada children.

Founded in 1992 by Wayne Kostroski, Taste of the NFL has for 33 years been raising awareness and generating funds to fight hunger and food insecurity in Super Bowl host cities and the 32 NFL Club markets by teaming up with many of the country's top chefs and NFL's greatest players. 2024 marks the fourth year for GENYOUth as the event's charitable partner. Funds raised for GENYOUth by the 2023 Taste of the NFL in Phoenix helped deliver a collective impact totaling $1.8 million and the delivery of over 100 million school meals to food insecure students across the country.

"As a long-time advocate for fighting food insecurity and promoting nutrition equity, I am honored to serve as culinary host of Taste of the NFL in support of GENYOUth's mission to help nourish our nation's kids and end student hunger. I invite everyone to attend Taste of the NFL and sample for themselves the delectable dishes our incredible chefs will be cooking up. Get ready for four hours of food, football and fun!" said Andrew Zimmern, Emmy award-winning TV personality, chef, Taste of the NFL culinary host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Program.

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