wrecking crew tailgate

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WRECKING CREW TAILGATE
A Fundraising Event to ‘Help Mandy Walk’
All proceeds benefit the
NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund
In Honor of
Mandy LaCombe
WRECKING CREW TAILGATE
Howdy!
On Saturday, October 10, 2009, join us for a Wrecking Crew Tailgate in correlation with
‘Help Mandy Walk,’ a special event to raise critical funds for Mandy LaCombe ‘06. Celebrate Aggie Football history and get pumped up for the Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma State
game!
This must-attend, game day event will feature a delicious breakfast and tailgate beverages; Aggie Fans; a first-class raffle with high value items; and a fun, informal Q&A with
the following Aggie Football Players legendary for their bone-crunching hits and impenetrable defense, and A&M’s winningest head coach.
R.C. Slocum, Head Coach ’88-’02
Dana Batiste ’88, Linebacker
Basil Jackson ’89, Linebacker
Jason Atkinson ’92, Linebacker
Quentin Coryatt ’92, Linebacker
Reggie Brown ’95, Linebacker
Keith Mitchell ’96, Linebacker
Ray Mickens ’96, Cornerback
Hunter Goodwin ’97, Offensive Tackle
Rich Coady ’98, Safety
Terrence Murphy ’04, Wide Receiver
With special guests, Billy Liucci ‘98 & The 12th Man Kickoff Team
Your sponsorship is crucial to not just the success of this event, but to Mandy’s life goals
to walk on her own again, open a local treatment clinic to help others in similar situations,
and obtain her degree from Texas A&M University .
We have several table sponsor donation levels available in addition to individual seats.
Due to limited seating, tables and individual seats will be released on a first-come, firstserve basis. See the sponsor donation level details for more information!
Thank you!
All proceeds benefit the NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund In Honor of Mandy LaCombe
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event description
WHO... AGGIE FOOTBALL LEGENDS:
R.C. Slocum, Head Coach ’88-’02
Dana Batiste ’88, Linebacker
Basil Jackson ’89, Linebacker
Jason Atkinson ’92, Linebacker
Quentin Coryatt ’92, Linebacker
Reggie Brown ’95, Linebacker
Keith Mitchell ’96, Linebacker
Ray Mickens ’96, Cornerback
Hunter Goodwin ’97, Offensive Tackle
Rich Coady ’98, Safety
Terrence Murphy ’04, Wide Receiver
and special guest, Billy Liucci ‘98
WHAT...
WRECKING CREW TAILGATE to ‘Help Mandy Walk’
FEATURING:
Aggie Football Legends in an informal Q&A setting
Seated, plated breakfast and tailgate beverages
Fun tailgate atmosphere, Game Day attire
High value raffle prizes including autographed Aggie memorabilia
Special appearance by Jackie Sherrill & The 12th Man Kickoff Team
WHERE... College Station Hilton
WHEN...
Saturday, October 10, 2009 (Pre-Game) 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.*
WHY...
Celebrate Aggie Football history, get pumped up for the A&M vs.
OSU game, and most importantly, raise funds for ‘Help Mandy Walk’
* Event is scheduled to begin at least 4 hours prior to the game, ending at least 2 hours before game in conjunction
with Kyle Field opening. If kick-off is moved to an earlier time, all attendees will be notified of event time adjustments.
All proceeds benefit the NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund In Honor of Mandy LaCombe
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mandy's Story
Following a devastating car accident in 1996, Mandy LaCombe learned
she would be restricted to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Despite
this prognosis, Mandy, Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2006, still plans on
someday walking across the stage to receive her diploma.
Mandy LaCombe is no stranger to adversity. Born with scoliosis, Mandy endured two spinal surgeries to overcome this condition and lead a
normal childhood. She participated in Little League Sports, Jr. High and
High School cheerleading, and practically any other physical activity she
chose.
After her accident, Mandy was given a 1% chance that she would ever
be able to breathe on her own again or shrug her shoulders. Mandy
took that chance and with great determination continues to persevere
through rehabilitation. She combines local physical therapy rehab with
treatment techniques found successful at several California-based spine
rehabilitation centers. Mandy’s recovery has progressed greatly, and she
is now almost capable of living independently, with the assistance of her
new canine aid, Onyx.
Photo Credit: Twinz Co. © 2009
Unfortunately, Mandy’s critical treatments come at great financial cost,
totaling up to $300,000 out-of-pocket each year. The cost of a complete
recovery for Mandy is approximately 1 million dollars over the next five
years.
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Mandy has great dreams and the drive to achieve them. She is a junior
Finance major at Texas A&M University and is currently in the process of
starting a spinal cord injury clinic in College Station to help others with
catastrophic injuries (www.EveryStepKounts.com).
Mandy’s willpower and optimism inspire everyone she meets. She gives
others hope due to her will and positive attitude to overcome day to day
challenges with a POSITIVE and ‘CAN DO’ attitude. Your support can help
change her life. Please Help Mandy Walk!
All proceeds benefit the NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund In Honor of Mandy LaCombe
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FOOTBALL BIOS
Coach R.C. Slocum: Coach “R.C.” Slocum is the winningest coach in Texas A&M history. With a record of 123 wins and four conference championships in his 14 years as head coach from ’89-’02, Slocum is credited with making Kyle Field one of the most
difficult places for opponents to play. It was during his tenure that the original “Wrecking Crew” reigned. He is remembered not
only for his team’s victories, but also for his tremendous character on and off the field. Coach Slocum’s tremendous record and
support from his team led to his induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Since 2002, Coach Slocum has served his
Aggies as a Special Advisor to the President.
Dana Batiste: Dana Batiste ’88 was a member of one of the best overall linebacking corps in Texas A&M history and played a
key role in A&M’s resurgence of football glory with the ‘Wrecking Crew.’ He helped the Aggies win 3 consecutive Southwest
Conference titles from ’85-’87, going on to be the Aggies leading tackler in ’88. After playing 1 year for the Miami Dolphins,
knee problems began to plague his career and Batiste returned to his hometown of Houston, Texas, to work for United Water.
Batiste still makes it back to A&M homes games every year with his daughter, Summer.
Basil Jackson: Basil Jackson ’89 was a freshman when he initiated the famous goal line stand against Heisman trophy winner Bo
Jackson. It was fourth and goal for Alabama at the 2-yard line, early in the fourth quarter. Bo Jackson was given the hand-off
and Basil Jackson applied the clamps, stopping the future NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee for a one yard loss. Basil now works as a
wireless design manager at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. in Austin, Texas.
Jason Atkinson: Jason Atkinson ’92 is a former NFL and All-American linebacker who played for Texas A&M during the ‘Wrecking
Crew’ era. As a 4-year starter for A&M, he was the leading tackler for the #1 defense in the nation in ’91. Atkinson graduated
with a B.S. in civil engineering in ’93 and an MBA in ’95. Atkinson is now the president of Atkinson Engineers in Houston, Texas.
He continues to be involved with A&M and is the founder of the Atkinson All-American Football Training program for youth
football.
Quentin Coryatt: Quentin Coryatt ’92 is remembered in Aggieland for his ESPN-honored “Hit of the Year.” In the 1991 televised
game against TCU, Coryatt delivered a ferocious hit against TCU receiver Kyle McPherson, breaking McPherson’s jaw in the
process. After his junior season, Coryatt was named All-SWC and 2nd team All-American, as well as SWC Defensive Player of
the Year. He was selected as a linebacker in the ’92 NFL Draft as the Indianapolis Colts 1st-round pick and the 2nd pick overall.
Coryatt retired after 7 years in the NFL and currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas.
Reggie Brown: Reginald Wayne “Reggie” Brown ’95 was a linebacker for Texas A&M from ’92-’95. He had 172 career tackles
and was an All-Southwest Conference linebacker in 1995. Brown was selected in the 1st round, 17th overall, of the 1996 NFL
draft to Detroit Lions. Unfortunately, Brown’s NFL career was cut short in ’97 after only 32 games when he suffered a spinal cord
contusion while assisting on a tackle. CPR saved his life and emergency surgery prevented him from being wheelchair-bound
for the rest of his life. Brown is now mobile and active, working in management at an automobile dealership in Austin, Texas.
Keith Mitchell: Clarence Marquis “Keith” Mitchell ’96 was a talented linebacker ranked among the NCAA leaders in sacks, accumulating 34 in his career. As a senior at A&M, Mitchell had 14.5 sacks and 50 solo tackles. He was the defensive MVP in the
1995 Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan as well as an All-American in 1996. Mitchell was signed by the New Orleans Saints in
’97 and played for them through 2001, averaging 93 tackles and 4 sacks in his final 4 seasons with the team. He also played
briefly for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars before retiring in 2003. Currently, Mitchell is living life and enjoying it
to the fullest.
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FOOTBALL BIOS
Ray Mickens: Ray Mickens ’96 is a 10-year NFL veteran cornerback and is 4th on A&M’s All-Time Passes Defended list. An AllAmerican and All-Southwest Conference player his junior and senior years, Mickens is remembered for his shut down of the
Michigan Wolverines’ receivers in the Aggies’ 1995 Alamo Bowl victory. The New York Jets selected Mickens in the 3rd round of
the 1996 NFL draft. While sitting out the 2004 season with a torn ACL, Ray established the Ray Mickens Champion’s Fund aimed
at enriching young lives in the El Paso area. He returned to the NFL for 2 more years, ending with the New England Patriots.
Mickens still continues his charity work in El Paso, Texas.
Hunter Goodwin: Hunter Goodwin ’97 was an All-American offensive tackle while at A&M and is a 9-year NFL veteran tight end.
Hunter played for both the Vikings and the Dolphins during his NFL career and was a captain in the 1999 and 2000 seasons.
Goodwin also received All-Southwest Conference honors and GTE Scholar Athlete award. ESPN commentator Merril Hoge
dubbed Goodwin in 2000 “the best blocking tight end in the league.” Goodwin is now involved with numerous charities and
works as a real estate developer and vice president of The Oldham Goodwin Group in College Station, Texas.
Rich Coady: Richard “Rich” Coady IV ’98 played safety for the Aggies, assisting in the 1998 Big 12 Conference Championship win.
The 3rd round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft, Coady received a Super Bowl ring from the Ram’s Super
Bowl XXXIV victory during his rookie year. Throughout the duration of his NFL career, Coady went on to play for the Tennessee
Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys. Coady continued his family’s NFL tradition, following his father, former Chicago
Bear Richard Coady III, into the draft.
Terrence Murphy: Terrence Murphy ’04 was the most decorated receiver in Texas A&M history. He was 2-Time 1st team AllBig 12 and was a 3-Time Academic All-Big 12 in his 4 seasons at A&M. He was team captain for A&M twice and finished with
a record of 172 receptions for 2,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also boasts 31 kickoff returns for 761 yards, an average
of almost 25 yards per return. The Green Bay Packers selected Murphy in the 2nd round of the ’05 NFL draft. Unfortunately,
Murphy was injured in his rookie year during a kickoff return with a helmet-to-helmet collision. Tests later showed that he had
spinal stenosis, leading to his early retirement. Murphy is very involved in the Bryan/College Station community and owns Play
N Trade in Bryan, Texas.
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SPONSOR DONATION levels
TOUCHDOWN SPONSOR - 10,000
Reserved center front table with seating for up to 10
Participating Aggie Football VIP of your choice assigned to your table*
Opportunity to distribute promotional material with guest giveaway
Logo, link, and head sponsor title prominently displayed on the Wrecking Crew Tailgate/Help Mandy Walk website
Logo and head sponsor title on all printed materials if received by print/production
Logo and head sponsor title on the event program front cover, full-page ad in sponsorship section
Logo and head sponsor title on all media promotions, event marketing materials, and signage
Logo and head sponsor title on video screens during the event
Verbal recognition during the program
Signed football from all attending VIP Football Players
10 raffle entries (1 per seat)
FIELD GOAL SPONSOR - 5,000
Reserved prominent table with seating for up to 10
Participating Aggie Football VIP assigned to your table* (if available after Touchdown Sponsor choices)
Opportunity to include promotional item with guest giveaway
Logo, link, and sponsor title on the Wrecking Crew Tailgate/Help Mandy Walk website
Logo and sponsor title on all printed materials if received by print/production
Logo and sponsor title on the event program back cover, half-page ad in sponsorship section
Logo and sponsor title on all media promotions, event marketing materials, and signage
Logo and sponsor title on video screens during the event
Verbal recognition during the program
Signed football from all attending VIP Football Players
10 raffle entries (1 per seat)
SAFETY SPONSOR - 2,500
Reserved table with seating for up to 10
Logo, link, and sponsor title on the Wrecking Crew Tailgate/Help Mandy Walk website
Sponsor title on all printed materials if received by print/production
Sponsor title on the event program back cover, logo in sponsorship section
Sponsor title in media promotions, event marketing materials, and signage
Sponsor title on video screens during the event
Signed football from all attending VIP Football Players
10 raffle entries (1 per seat)
EXTRA POINT SPONSOR - 1,250
Reserved table with seating for up to 10
Sponsor title on the Wrecking Crew Tailgate/Help Mandy Walk website
Sponsor title in the sponsorship section of the event program
Sponsor title on video screens during the event
10 raffle entries (1 per seat)
#1 FAN INDIVIDUAL SEAT - 100
**
Individual seat, includes 1 raffle entry
**
TAILGATER INDIVIDUAL SEAT - 50
Individual seat, does not include raffle entry
* VIP’s will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. No VIP assignments are guaranteed.
** Limited number of individual seating available.
All proceeds benefit the NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund In Honor of Mandy LaCombe
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DONATION Sponsor form
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Contact Person
Business/Organization
Address
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Phone
Email Address
You will be contacted upon receipt of your payment and form for additional information.
For more details, please call (979) 229-3148 or visit HelpMandyWalk.com.
Please reserve the following donation* level:
Touchdown Donation Sponsor ($10,000)
Field Goal Donation Sponsor ($5,000)
Safety Donation Sponsor ($2,500)
Extra Point Donation Sponsor ($1,250)
#1 Fan Individual Donation Sponsor ($100)
Tailgater Individual Donation Sponsor ($50)
Quantity
Quantity
I am unable to attend, but would still like to donate $
To reserve your space, please:
Make check out to ‘NTAF South-Central Spinal Cord Injury Fund.’
In the check memo space, please note: ‘In Honor of Mandy LaCombe.’
Fill out this form completely.
Mail Sponsor Form and check to: Wrecking Crew Tailgate
Help Mandy Walk
PO Box 3086
College Station, TX 77841
Donations above $250 will receive a tax receipt from The National Transplant Assistance Fund.
For donations below $250, your check will serve as your receipt.
The National Transplant Assistance Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides fundraising
assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients. Information: 800-642-8399
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