Husker Heroes Set for April 10

All members of the media are invited to attend and cover the 11th Annual Husker Heroes Outreach Event on Sunday, April 10 at Hawks Championship Center (5-6:30 p.m.).
 
The Husker Heroes Outreach Event is specially designed for individuals with disabilities and their families to hang out and play games with Husker student-athletes. The event is sponsored by the Nebraska Athletic Department and Organizations Networking for Everyone with Special Needs (including the Arc of Lincoln, Autism Center of Nebraska, Autism Family Network, Autism Society of Nebraska, Down Syndrome Association for Families, Horses for Healing, Nebraska Spina Bifida, United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska and 10/11 Cares). Over 200 special needs individuals and their guests, hailing from across the state, will mingle with all first-year Husker student-athletes.
 
The special guests invited to participate on Sunday include youth and adults from the participating sponsor groups that assist individuals with disabilities. The activities will take place in Hawks Championship Center and will include a variety of appropriate sport-related activities.

Director of Education & Engagement Stacey Burling and the Life Skills Department staff are responsible for the evening's activities and organization.
 
"We are excited to welcome back guests for the annual Husker Heroes event, as our newest student-athletes have heard great things from their peers about this memorable evening. The first-year student-athletes have been anticipating an in-person event where they get to use the platform of Husker Athletics to make a positive impact and inspire the children and families in attendance."