In advance of the highly anticipated 2025 FAMU Athletics Strike Tour, Athletic Director Angela Suggs kicked off the fundraising initiative at the FAMU National Alumni Association Convention in Frisco, TX, as apart of the NAA's overall fundraising effort. The event marked the beginning of a new era for FAMU Athletics, emphasizing the importance of community support in achieving greatness. Suggs addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of the Strike Tour, which is currently in formation and set to visit cities across the nation.
"In this new era of college athletics, it is abundantly clear that winning programs will be the ones that galvanize the support of their campuses, fan bases, and communities," she said. "We are fortunate that the FAMU community, our Rattler fans around the world, have demonstrated their passionate commitment to our exceptional student-athletes and coaches. Their spirit, passion, support, AND their dollars are critical for us to compete and win at the highest level."
The Strike Tour celebrates the competitive spirit of FAMU alumni and fans, uniting our fanbase and alumni to elevate FAMU Athletics and share in the victories. The tour aims to raise funds to support various initiatives, including:
Cultivate Champion-Caliber Teams: Providing the resources necessary to attract and retain the nation's best student-athletes and coaches, and delivering state-of-the-art facilities and elite training resources that give our teams the competitive edge.
Cultivate Champion-Caliber Teams: Providing the resources necessary to attract and retain the nation's best student-athletes and coaches, and delivering state-of-the-art facilities and elite training resources that give our teams the competitive edge.
Level Up the Student-Athlete Experience: Supporting FAMU's 350-plus student-athletes with comprehensive programs that prepare them to excel in competition, academics, and their future careers.
Strengthen the Rattler Brand: Elevating FAMU Athletics' prominence on the national stage while uniting our community and inspiring the next generation through a commitment to breaking barriers and setting new records.
2021 Strike Tour sets record
The 2021 "Strike Tour 21" visited 11 cities and raised $502,066 for FAMU Athletics. This year's tour is aiming to surpass that amount and engage more of the Rattler faithful to support the athletic programs and student-athletes, giving the program a competitive edge.
The 2021 "Strike Tour 21" visited 11 cities and raised $502,066 for FAMU Athletics. This year's tour is aiming to surpass that amount and engage more of the Rattler faithful to support the athletic programs and student-athletes, giving the program a competitive edge.
"We will announce the Strike Tour dates shortly," Suggs added. "If your chapter or community is interested in hosting a fundraiser, please contact us."
While FAMU Alumni raised more than $480,000 for the university, Saturday, very little of that money was earmarked specifically for athletics, Suggs said.
Suggs, invites all Rattlers fans and supporters to "get in the game" by donating virtually during the "silent phase" of the 2025 Strike Tour today. Your contributions will help the Rattlers pursue excellence, win SWAC and national championships, and empower student-athletes to reach their highest potential and excel on the biggest stages."
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The "Strike Tour", ensures that FAMU Athletics remains a force to be reckoned with in college athletics.