Toledo, Ohio - The Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (UMADAOP), funded by the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County, has partnered with the University of Toledo to sponsor the Rockets' game against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 22, the University announced today.
 
"We're excited that the University of Toledo football team is helping UMADAOP and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County to tackle addiction," Executive Director of Lucas County UMADAOP John Edward said.
 
UMADAOP's sponsorship is designed to help raise awareness about the opiate and heroin epidemic that is occurring throughout Lucas County. The company will pass out information and literature regarding support services and opiate prevention during the game around the Glass Bowl.
 
The Rockets and the Wolfpack kick off at noon on Saturday and tickets are still available. To purchase football tickets, stop by the UT Athletic Ticket Office in Savage Arena, go online to utrockets.com or call 419.530.GOLD (4653).