The donation came at the urging of former Raiders safety Vann McElroy, who grew up in Uvalde.
, the donation came at the urging of former Raiders safety Vann McElroy, who grew up in Uvalde. McElroy still lives in the community and his grandchildren attend schools in the district.Raiders owner Mark Davis said McElroy called him and said he wanted his grandkids to continue their education in public schools, but wanted them to be safe.
Davis and McElroy presented the check during a Zoom meeting with UCISD Superintendent Hal Harrell and other district personnel, the newspapers reported. “We thank Mr. Davis and the Raiders organization for this very generous gift. Vann is a life-long friend and a huge part of Uvalde,” Harrell was quoted as saying in the Uvalde Leader-News. “We will put this money to good use. This contribution should go a long way in making our schools safer.”
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