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MAC Donates $25,000 To The Bahamas Red Cross In Relief Efforts After Hurricane Dorian


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE DONATES $25,000 TO THE BAHAMAS RED CROSS
Donation to assist with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Dorian
 
NASSAU, Bahamas – Mid-American Conference Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher presented a check for $25,000 to the Bahamas Red Cross Society to assist with disaster relief efforts in the recent wake of Hurricane Dorian during a ceremony at Pompey Square in downtown Nassau, Bahamas. 
 
Steinbrecher, representing the entire 12-member MAC membership, joined representatives from ESPN Events, the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, Conference USA, the Capital One Orange Bowl and members of the Bahamian government in presenting philanthropic donations to the Bahamas Red Cross Society.
 
“Through our participation in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, our membership has developed friendships and relationships with many in The Bahamas.  The tragedy of Hurricane Dorian left us mourning for the lives lost and the devastation to this beautiful country.  The Mid-American Conference is humbly contributing to the Bahamian relief efforts to support and provide assistance to those in need,” said MAC Commissioner, Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher.
 
Steinbrecher was joined by Pete Derzis, Senior Vice President, College Sports Programming and Events, ESPN; Richard Giannini, Executive Director, Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl; Judy McLeod, Commissioner, Conference USA; and Jeff Rubin, Orange Bowl Committee President-Elect to present charitable donations to the Bahamas Red Cross Society.
 
Previously, the MAC generously donated $50,000 to the Bahamas Red Cross in October of 2016 during relief efforts due to Hurricane Matthew to show support and ensure a quick recovery from the storm damage.
 
Steinbrecher has been active in the Bahamas with the creation of the annual Bahamas Bowl prior to the start of the 2014 football season.  As a bowl partner of the MAC, the Bahamas Bowl, previously named the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl and now the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl, has hosted Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ohio and Toledo during its five years as an annual pre-Christmas bowl contest.