'And it's not just what we do, it's who we are. In total, nearly 150 Auburn Athletics staffers signed up to help. Some of the head coaches who took part were Harsin (football), Harris (women's basketball), Brent Crouch (volleyball), Mickey Dean (softball), Karen Hoppa (soccer), and Ryan Wochomurka (swim & dive), but it was a collective effort from the entire athletic department as a way to give back to the Auburn community.

Other projects including cleaning up the grounds at Storybook Farms, helping build houses in conjunction with the Fuller Center, and spending time with those at the Bethany House. There were men's basketball players playing Bingo with the patrons at Oak Park Retirement Home. There were football players helping stock food at the Food Bank of East Alabama. Tigers Give Back Day is our way of showing gratitude to so many who help make Auburn tick.' 'Auburn is special because people care so deeply, and our department plays a pivotal role in our vibrant community. 'We have staff, coaches and student-athletes spread across our community today serving others,' Greene said.

The hospital visit was one of the many projects on Wednesday as part of the 12th Tigers Give Back Community Service Day and the first since 2019. 'To go in there and meet a couple patients that are Auburn fans and going through some tough times, to lift their spirits – it's amazing how the positivity around someone can really help them in their healing or to give somebody a little spark to have a great day,' Harsin said. One couldn't wait to tell everybody he knew about his encounter with the Auburn trio and show off his signed photo of Harsin while another celebrated his birthday with the men's basketball coaches who sang 'Happy birthday' to him. Harris, Harsin and Greene also visited with some of the patients at the hospital, giving them a reason to smile. They support us, and we want them to know we support them as well.' 'We wanted to get out and show them that we appreciate them. 'After the year we had, it means a lot,' added Harris. We just get a chance to come here and do it physically and say it.' It's great to be here for a little pick-me-up, a well-deserved greeting and a thank you. 'You go back the last couple of years and think about all that's happened. Gallery: (4-13-2022) Tigers Give Back Day

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