This Saturday, December 8th, The University of Illinois Springfield is going to donate ticket sales from their women’s basketball game to Missions for Taylorville. Ashlyn Beasley of UIS Athletics says she saw some other schools finding ways to donate, and thought UIS should do the same
UIS athletics also wants to welcome Taylorville students and families to attend at no cost.
UIS will also be hosting a silent auction with all proceeds going to Missions for Taylorville, and the Taylorville Food Pantry. Items at the auction will include team branded items such as shirts, hats, and uniforms.