For the fourth year in a row, the students and faculty of E. C. Glass and Heritage high schools are teaming up to help local families in need for Thanksgiving. As many area families struggle to get their daily food during tough times, the students and faculty at these rival Lynchburg high schools have come together to do something positive for their community.
ECG Athletic Director Chip Berry and HHS Principal Tim Beatty talk about what they expect during this game.
The goal is to gather 400 turkeys for struggling Lynchburg families. Anyone in the community can help. Athletic directors are gathering $15 donations for the Food Bank or collecting pledges for whole frozen turkeys. Fans may bring the turkeys to the E.C. Glass vs. Heritage game at City Stadium on October 18th. In exchange for their donations, donors will receive two tickets to the game. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. The Food Bank will have a refrigerated truck at the game to accept turkeys.
Nearly 18,000 people in the Lynchburg area rely on the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and its community partners each month. As the holidays approach, thousands of families will be relying on the Food Bank for their holiday meals.
TO DONATE:
Send monetary donations to either:
Chip Berry
E. C. Glass High School
2111 Memorial Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Mark Storm
Heritage High School
3020 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Bring your monetary donation or whole turkey to the Heritage vs. E. C. Glass game on Friday, October 18th.
Click here for a Turkey Challenge Donation Form 
Security Note: Fans will be encouraged during the game to remain on one side of the stadium and avoid roving from side to side. Also, students being picked up after the game should be picked up by the Fort Avenue gate and not in the Stadium itself, as most people will be trying to come out.