June 5, 2009

CINCINNATI - Trauth Dairy, one of three presenting sponsors for the fourth annual University of Cincinnati Women's Football 101, has committed a $2,500 donation to the Barrett Cancer Center.

UC Women's Football 101 had a record-setting turnout in 2008, and is set for June 11 at Nippert Stadium and the Richard E. Lindner Center. Participants will have a chance to increase their football knowledge, mingle with UC coaches and their wives, and support a great cause.

The clinic, presented by Panera Bread, Trauth Dairy, and Post Printing and hosted by Paqui Kelly, wife of head coach Brian Kelly, and Jeni Thomas, wife of Director of Athletics Mike Thomas, will take place on Thursday, June 11, from 5:30-10 p.m. at Nippert Stadium and the Richard E. Lindner Center.

Gary Sparks, the general manager of Trauth Dairy, said the company is pleased to be involved in such a worthy cause, so close to home.

"Trauth Dairy has been Greater Cincinnati's hometown dairy since 1920," Sparks said. "The University of Cincinnati and the Bearcats football program, in conjunction with the Barrett Cancer Research and Treatment Center are making great strides in the fight against breast cancer. Coach Kelly recruited us to become involved in this effort and we are proud to stand side by side with him in the effort to cure this disease that affects so many in the tri-state area and beyond."

Proceeds from the event will benefit the University of Cincinnati Breast Cancer Research Foundation affiliated with the Barrett Center's clinical, educational, and research programs.

In 2008, over $5,000 was donated to the UC Barrett Center as a result of Football 101.

Members of the UC coaching staff will be on hand to lead sessions on offense, defense, and special teams. BIG EAST official Bob Welch will also be on hand to discuss officiating and demonstrate signals. The evening will include happy hour, hors d'oeuvres, prizes, and more.

More information can be obtained from the football page at GoBEARCATS.com. Walk-up registration is $60 per person and includes a complimentary gift pack. For more information, contact the UC Football office at (513) 556-5986.