These members of the Maroon basketball family gathered at the President’s Home on November 16 to kick off the “Ed Green Fund” and wish Green a Happy Birthday for his big day on December 8. Left to right are Page Moir, Jim Buriak, George Seals, Bill Dorsey, Paul Dotson, George “Tic” Price, Bobby Nelms, Kenny Belton, Ed Green, Donnie Morris, Jeff Rakes, Deneen Evans, Mike Baker, Nate Stewart, Gerald Holmes, Bruce Hembrick, Dr. Cheryl Hopson, Tim Aldinger and Dwayne Evans.
Ken Belton and members of the Maroon basketball family have started the “Coach Ed Green Fund” to honor Belton’s mentor at Roanoke College. Ken played for Green through the 1980-81 season and is a school athletic Hall of Famer and member of the college Board of Trustees.
“This fund is being created to honor Coach Green’s legacy and service to Roanoke College and the Roanoke Valley Community,” said Belton. “It will support his continued efforts to impact students’ lives now and in the future.”
The recipients of The Coach Ed Green Fund must demonstrate financial need and embody Green’s values of leadership, academic excellence, extracurricular involvement and community service. Scholarships will be awarded for room and board. Students who benefit will receive a copy of Green’s legacy and contribution to Roanoke College and the Roanoke Valley.
A donation of any amount is welcome, and a list of donors will be presented to Green. Checks can be mailed to Roanoke College, Advancement Office, Attn: Suzanne Hiner, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA 24153. Make your check payable to Roanoke College and on the memo line put “Ed Green Fund.”