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Bonfire Relief and Memorial Funds

By 5 p.m. Monday, concerned individuals had given more than $13,000 to two funds established in response to Texas A&M University's Nov. 18 Bonfire tragedy. And SBC, the telecommunications giant headquartered in San Antonio, has pledged $100,000 in honor of the fallen Aggies.

"The outpouring of support has been tremendous," said Foundation President Eddie J. Davis. "So many people want to give, and the best way for them to do that is through the two Bonfire funds Texas A&M has created."

Contributors can choose between two funds: a Bonfire Relief Fund and a Bonfire Memorial Endowed Fund. The Bonfire Relief Fund, managed by The Association of Former Students, will assist families with expenses incurred as a result of the accident. The Bonfire Memorial Endowed Fund, managed by the Texas A&M Foundation, will fund permanent recognition of those who died in the accident.

Bonfire Relief Fund gifts can be sent to The Association of Former Students, 505 george Bush Drive, College Station, Texas, 77840-2918. Donors should write "Bonfire Relief Fund" on their checks. Donors also can make gifts through Bank One, Texas, N.A. Gifts made through Bank One should indicate bank routing number 111000614 and account number 1583582273. For more information, contact Association Director of Fund Raising Barabara Kasper at 979-845-8161 or 800-392-2096.

Bonfire Memorial Fund gifts can be sent to the Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas, 77840-2811. Donors should write "Bonfire Memorial Fund" on their checks. Also, any donor honoring a specific student should include the student's name on the check. For more information, contact Foundation College Programs Director Durwood Lewis at 979-845-8161 or 800-392-3310.