Quinnipiac Soccer's #26 Uniforms Auction a Huge Success

The Quinnipiac University soccer programs' world-wide fundraiser for the town of Newtown enjoyed remarkable success as the Bobcats surpassed the $30,000 mark when the auction closed on Sunday, April 14 at 10 p.m.

The Bobcats began their auction for #26 jerseys on March 14, 2013, which saw jerseys donated by soccer teams from around the world, to raise money for a scholarship fund in memory of Rachel Marie D'Avino - the cousin of former Quinnipiac captain, Lauren Carmody-Grenier '02.

Quinnipiac raised $30,315 throughout the month, surpassing its original goal of $25,000. Fans can see the merchandise sold by clicking here.

The proceeds of the auction will establish a new scholarship fund in memory of the 20 students and six teachers who died at Sandy Hook and will be dedicated in honor of Rachel. Quinnipiac hopes to continue this tradition by auctioning #26 jerseys every Dec. 14.

"The tragedy at Sandy Hook hit a raw nerve with everybody around the world and soccer is truly a global game," said women's soccer head coach Dave Clarke. "When you look at the continents involved, the countries involved and some of the politics involved, that's greater than the cause itself."