The
National Tigers for Tigers Coalition will be holding its 1st Annual
National Tiger Awareness Week at various tiger mascot schools across the nation
starting Monday, November 10th through Sunday, November 16th in
hopes of raising awareness for tiger conservation.
Inspired
at the 2nd Annual National Tigers for Tigers Coalition Summit this
past April, students decided to coordinate a tiger awareness week in efforts to
save their mascot. Throughout the week, the Coalition hopes to amplify school
spirit, increase local membership, and to share stories across social media.
College
students across the nation have been working together to plan and execute this
weeklong series of events. Various activities include: “Pie an athlete in the face,” screenings
of the documentary, “The Elephant in the Living Room,” and restaurant
fundraisers.
“Forming
just under two years ago, this first student-driven national collaboration is a
big feat,” National Tigers for
Tigers Coalition Coordinator, Sean Carnell, said. “These dedicated students are willing to sacrifice their time
and energy to take part in something bigger than themselves.”
The
National Tigers for Tigers Coalition is the first known organization to rally
students across the country for the conservation of their mascot. Seven universities ranging from the
states of New York to Colorado and hundreds of students are working together
for this event with one common goal, to save their mascot.
”With big schools such as LSU, University of Missouri, and Clemson University,
they’re sure to grab the attention of their fellow tiger fans,“ added Carnell. “When we work
together, and when we can come together under a common cause, we realize that
we have true power and influence to make a change.”
Founded
at Clemson University in 2012, the Coalition stands 13 schools strong today.
Its mission is, “to mobilize students to connect the dots through the affinity
that we share for our mascot to improve the status of tigers in the wild and in
captivity.
Carnell
urges, “If you’re not able to physically participate in any of the schools’
events, join the conversation by tweeting @T4T_Coalition with #MakeARoar, and
share why you think it’s important to save the tiger from extinction."
To
learn more information about the National Tigers for Tigers Coalition, visit www.t4tcoalition.org.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Go #MakeARoar!
Carrah Lingo
Communications Associate
National Tigers for Tigers Coalition
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