“This is a great opportunity for members of the Marshall family to have the unique opportunity of experiencing the movie in the historic Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center,” said Matt Hayes, executive director of alumni relations at Marshall University. “Our sponsors have ensured we will be able to make a sizable contribution toward student scholarships here at Marshall.”
The evening will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m., with the showing of the movie at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and may be purchased at the box office in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, which is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster charges may apply. All proceeds are dedicated to student scholarships.
“Many of our students have shared that they have not yet seen the movie and this event provides the perfect opportunity to share our story and extend the Marshall legacy,” Hayes added. To assist in this effort, the alumni association will accept donations in order to make tickets available to students. Donations for student tickets are tax deductible and may be made payable to the MUAA in increments of $25.
“We are hopeful for a sellout,” Hayes said.
Attendees at the event are encouraged to use the hashtag #WeAreMarshall10 to post on social media any pictures or comments they make that day.
The movie is the story of the 1970 plane crash that took the lives of 75 football players, coaches, administrators and boosters and especially the efforts made to save the football program and compete once more.
The Marshall University Alumni Association and gold, silver and bronze-level sponsors are making the event possible.
For information on tickets, contact the box office at 304-696-6656. For further information on the event, e-mail the MUAA at alumni@marshall.edu.