Arkansas Edge unveils program to raise money for Razorback athletes

by Talk Business & Politics staff (staff2@talkbusiness.net)

Arkansas Edge, the name, image, and likeness (NIL) group for the Arkansas Razorbacks, has launched the Spare Change Round Up program, allowing people to round up their purchases to support Razorback student-athletes, according to a Friday (Oct. 18) news release.

Those who enroll can link their debit cards, credit cards or checking accounts to automatically contribute spare change from their purchases to NIL initiatives.

“Fans have expressed a desire for a way to round up purchases to support NIL opportunities, and we’re excited to introduce the Spare Change Round Up program,” said Kyle May, executive director of Arkansas Edge. “This scalable and effortless approach allows fans to participate easily and choose how much they want to contribute without needing individual programs with each merchant and regardless of where they bank or live.”

Arkansas Edge unveils program to raise money for Razorback athletes

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By MATTHEW MOORE

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https://www.kuaf.com/post/ncaa-allows-students-profit-name-image-and-likeness

Jordan Wright, owner of Wright's Barbecue, with the "Protectors of the Pit"

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By SARAH KELLOGG / KUAR

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https://www.kuaf.com/post/house-committee-advances-bill-allowing-college-athletes-make-money-publicity-rights

University of Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek (left) and head football coach Sam Pittman both spoke in support of HB1671.

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