SANFORD, N.C. - Those who wish to support the Central Carolina Community College athletic program can now do so through the Cougar Blue Booster Club, a dedicated initiative aimed at supporting student athletes through generous donations and community involvement.

The club invites all supporters to "Join the Team! Give to Win!" and become founding members. With various levels of commitment, donors can choose their participation, ranging from the Red Shirt Sponsor at $50 to the prestigious All-American Level Sponsor at $1,000.

"The Cougar Blue Booster Club is more than just about sports. It's about ensuring our student athletes have the resources they need to excel both on the field and in their studies," said CCCC Athletic Director Brad McDougald, emphasizing the club's mission to provide scholarships, purchase equipment, supply uniforms, and acquire athletic training materials.

Membership perks are designed to recognize and reward donors at every level. Here are the giving levels:

• Red Shirt Sponsor ($50) - Includes donor decal and game-day recognition.
• Walk-On Sponsor ($100) - Includes donor decal, game-day recognition, one complimentary admission ticket to all home games, one Cougar Athletics T-shirt.
• Cougar "Captain" 365 Club Sponsor ($365) - Includes donor decal, game-day recognition, one admission ticket to all home games, two Cougar Athletic T-shirts, sponsorship listing on banner in gym.
• Director Level Sponsor ($500) - Includes donor decal, game-day recognition, two admission tickets to all home games, two Cougar Athletics T-shirts, sponsorship listing on banner in gym.
• All-American Level Sponsor ($1,000) - Includes donor decal, game-day recognition, four admission tickets to all home games, four Cougar Athletics T-shirts, sponsorship listing on banner in gym, and guest coach for one donor for one game.

To participate in the Cougar Blue Booster Club and contribute to CCCC Athletics, donations can be made to the CCCC Foundation at 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, N.C. 27330, or by contacting Abby Walker at (919) 718-7332 for credit card payments over the phone.

Or, for more information, contact CCCC Athletic Director Brad McDougald at bmcdougald@cccc.edu or call (919) 718-7231.