The Trojan Board of Directors has planned an inaugural event to establish the Ryan Francis Endowed Scholarship. They are inviting everyone to join them at the Galen Center to raise funds to honor the extraordinary young man that was Ryan Francis.

It will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. From 4 PM to 5 PM everyone is invited to watch basketball practice. Then from 5 PM until 7 PM there will be a meet and greet with the team, a Galen Center behind the scenes tour, cocktails and hors d'oveurs and a chance to meet head coach Tim Floyd.

You can RSVP by sending a fax to 213-740-4306 (USC Athletics) or mail it to:

USC Athletics

Attn: Teresa Verbeck

HER 203A

Los Angeles, CA. 90089-0602

Please send the following information:

Patron (includes 4 reservations and a team autographed basketball) - $1000

Individual - $125 each

Also include your name and address. Checks can be written to USC Athletics. If using a credit card, enclose your number, expiration date and billing zip code.

Gifts are tax-deductible except for $75 per reservation for the cost of dinner. Also please include the names of guests.

If you would like more information you can contact Steve Krasnow at steve4usc@gmail.com.