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In the wake of the devastating floods caused by last weekend's historic rainfall, people in South Carolina and around the country have been quick to step up and offer help. The University of South Carolina was spared from the worst of the damage, and as a result many USC students have been in a position to volunteer in the relief efforts around Columbia. Gamecock student-athletes have been no exception and several teams have worked together and volunteered their time to help relieve the suffering in the city.
@GamecockBasebll had a great community service day today. Tomorrow we will deliver 26k bottles of water to those in need!
— Chad Holbrook (@cholbrook2) October 7, 2015
Proud of all these guys and their work today. This family was in need and they did great work. @GamecockBasebll pic.twitter.com/SmwtUN9iB9
— Chad Holbrook (@cholbrook2) October 7, 2015
#Gamecocks helping in flood relief efforts this morning. Thoughts and prayers out to those affected. pic.twitter.com/PVWO1c5HcK
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) October 7, 2015
Thx to @GamecockFB for their donation today & for their support. Good luck Saturday, #BeatLSU #SCFlood pic.twitter.com/rY3bAB5F8w
— Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) October 7, 2015
Members of our team volunteering at the Red Cross Shelter at A.C. Flora today #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/I2aQP0PPJ8
— Gamecock MBB (@GamecockMBB) October 6, 2015
@FrankMartin_SC Your players are doing a great job today, coach. Great group of men, and a credit to you and @UofSC pic.twitter.com/6vBKiYDoH2
— Allen Wallace (@allenwallace) October 6, 2015
#Gamecocks pitched in at AC Flora shelter today. So energized by helping to take care of our community! pic.twitter.com/sigR8Mpqdb
— GamecockWBB (@GamecockWBB) October 7, 2015
@Gamecockvolley Conquered our first pallets of water! #GamecockStrong pic.twitter.com/SlmbgK1QiO
— Scott Swanson (@GamecockVBcoach) October 8, 2015
Sorting and filling boxes of non perishable items. #Columbia #SCFlood #serveyourcity pic.twitter.com/ve5G8jJyCb
— Gamecock Volleyball (@GamecockVolley) October 8, 2015
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Helping our neighbors in Lake Katherine. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FamouslyStrong?src=hash">#FamouslyStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gamecocks?src=hash">#Gamecocks</a> <a href="http://t.co/oLisynR3L5">pic.twitter.com/oLisynR3L5</a></p>— Gamecock W. Tennis (@GamecockWTennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/GamecockWTennis/status/652129436968558593">October 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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We encourage everyone who is able to take advantage of the numerous opportunities to contribute to relief efforts in South Carolina. Students and alumni in particular can go through the university to volunteer their time in Columbia. A longer list of ways to help flood victims can be found right here.