LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – For more than 20 years, the Quarterback S.A.C.K. campaign has brought in thousands of dollars to help families all over the country. 2025 proved to be the most successful campaign yet.
Just before the start of every season, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest holds an annual kickoff luncheon for the campaign. Those who donated were given the option of making a one-time donation or donating a certain dollar amount per sack.
The 2025 Texas Tech football team did its part in making sure the campaign was a success. They reached 41 sacks on the season, their most since the 2001 season. That means $35,048 was raised for supporting families at the Ronald McDonald House who have children receiving medical care.
Texas Tech defensive stars John Curry, Ben Roberts and A.J. Holmes Jr. took part in the check presentation, Friday. They say they’re grateful to be able to raise this money for children and families who need to spend their days at the Ronald McDonald House.
“It’s amazing,” Curry said. “Giving the opportunities to people in need and giving back to the community of Lubbock, it’s always amazing no matter what it is.”
“I just love the joy that we bring from us playing football and the family atmosphere that’s out here,” Holmes said. “It’s a blessing to go around and feel the love from everybody.”
“We’ve been blessed with the gift of being able to play this sport and go to college,” Roberts said, “so anything we can do to give back is always special. Anywhere you go in the community, people know who you are. They’re happy to meet you, I’m happy to meet them. It’s cool to see the effect that us playing a sport, a game that we grew up playing and loving, has on people.”
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