| xtra Yard for Teachers Week is a nationwide celebration of teachers in conjunction with the College Football Playoff Foundation |
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| MIAMI LAKES, Florida (orangebowl.org) – Orange Bowl is going big to support teachers throughout South Florida during the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s “Extra Yard for Teachers Week” and “The Big Day”, including the unveiling of a new innovation space, a DonorsChoose surprise, the launch of two exciting contests and distribution of much-needed school supplies. “Extra Yard for Teachers (EYFT) Week” (September 10-18, 2021) is a week-long period during which universities, conferences, bowl games, ESPN and others in the college football space come together to celebrate and recognize teachers across the country. “The Big Day” (Tuesday, September 14, 2021) is a national day of supporting and celebrating teachers by thanking and recognizing educators dedicated to helping the youth. It is the largest single-day effort of community impact ever undertaken by the extended college football family. The Orange Bowl Committee will celebrate and provide support to teachers and students in the following ways during EYFT Week: Unveiling a newly renovated learning center at a South Florida schoolParticipating in the innovation space ribbon cutting at Carol City Middle, part of the ongoing 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship community giveback effortsSurprising a teacher on “The Big Day”Granting an Orange Bowl Leadership Academy teacher with a $1,000 DonorsChoose gift cardLaunching Orange Bowl’s EYFT “Tag-a-Teacher” social media campaignAwarding a $500 DonorsChoose gift card weekly to a South Florida teacher throughout the 2021 football season, starting this weekIntroducing the 2021 Orange Bowl Creative Art ContestOrange Bowl’s annual art contest, open to all students K-12 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, awarding prizes for student participants as well as a DonorsChoose gift card to the teacher with most class entriesBackpack and school supply giveawaySupporting students and teachers at Camillus House, a full-service center offering a “continuum of care” for persons who are poor and homeless “We are excited to participate in supporting our talented teachers and exceptional educators all over South Florida during the CFP Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week,” said Orange Bowl Committee President & Chair Jack Seiler. “We are beyond grateful for all the outstanding work they do every day. The future for our kids is bright because of the dedication and effort put forth by these amazing individuals, and we are thrilled to be able to honor and recognize them in such an impactful way.” While these special recognitions are taking place as part of EYFT Week, Orange Bowl celebrates and supports teachers throughout the year with a variety of platforms. These initiatives include the Orange Bowl Leadership Academy, Media Center Makeover program, Teacher Appreciation Week and many more. About Orange BowlOrange Bowl is a 380-member, primarily-volunteer non-profit sports organization that promotes and serves the South Florida community. With its primary mission since being created in 1935 to bring tourism to South Florida through an annual football game and events, it has also maintained a legacy of charitable contributions and community outreach. Orange Bowl community outreach efforts are comprised of four pillars through its Orange Bowl Cares program: Youth Sports, Education, Community Engagement and Legacy Programs. The Orange Bowl features a year-round schedule of events culminating with the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 31, 2021. For more information on the 2021 Orange Bowl events, including promotional inquiries and volunteer opportunities through the Ambassador Program, log on to orangebowl.org or follow @OrangeBowl on social media. #OrangeBowlCares# |
