DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Bishop Lynch High School and Friar Athletics are teaming with noted Houston philanthropist and legendary BL grad Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale ‘69 to bring relief supplies to Louisiana residents devastated by Hurricane Ida.
Bishop Lynch’s goal is to fill a BL bus with much-needed baby supplies to be delivered to Mattress Mack’s Gallery Furniture store in Houston on Friday, Sept. 10. The donation filled BL bus will accompany the Friar football team for their game against Houston St. Pius X. These donations will be added to Mattress Mack’s relief convoys, which will continue to bring assistance to hurricane victims.
School Principal Chad Riley said the school is excited to join their famous alum in this Dallas Houston relief effort. “We are so proud that Jim McIngvale always steps up in times of disaster which is reflective of our school’s mission to live out the Gospel message to help those in need. We know families ravaged by the hurricane will continue to need assistance for some time and want them to know we have not forgotten them,” said Riley.
Members of the BL community and Dallas Parochial League contributed new baby items to the cause and BL students will help load the bus with diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, blankets, toys and Onesies.
The final loading is scheduled for Friday, September 10th at 9 a.m. The bus is scheduled to depart at 10:15. Bishop Lynch High School
