At each event, checks will be presented to county principals and counselors to fund school food pantries for the year.
Event Details:
Huntington Event
10 a.m., Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, Marshall University
Charleston Event
2 p.m., Yeager International Airport, Marshall University Bill Noe Flight School– Airport Hangar
Donors Include:
Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University and Alys Smith, First Lady
Shawn Ball, Marshall University alumnus and member of the Marshall University Board of Governors and his wife Angela Ball.
West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack and his wife Lisa Pack
The Keep the Ball Rolling title is a play on Shawn Ball’s name, as he has historically funded food and clothing pantries in Raleigh County schools, and in 2024, helped fund 248 public school pantries in West Virginia. Ball has also helped fund the food pantry at Marshall University, Marco’s Market and more.
Ball is also expected to announce a donation to Marshall For All at the Huntington event.
Media are invited to attend for interview, photo and video opportunities.