Helping Heels: UNC program lets fans help student-athletes struggling financially during pandemic

Posted May 7, 2020
The University of North Carolina announced a new program Wednesday -- the Helping Heels Fund -- where Tar Heels fans can donate money to help student-athletes struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. To answer your first question -- yes -- this is okay by the NCAA. In the 24 hours since it was announced, the fund has already raised over $16,000. (WTVD)

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