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On Dec. 31, I invite you to join your fellow Knights fans and our friends from Baylor to pack emergency meals at St. Mary\u2019s Food Bank Alliance in Phoenix. Together, we will help families in need and fight hunger in our host communities. To find out how you can help, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-baylor-uniting-pack-meals-hungry-visit-childrens-hospital\/\">read this news story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Those of you who will not be joining us in Arizona can purchase tickets for active duty military personnel at Luke Air Force Base, located just outside of Phoenix. Many of you have already purchased and donated tickets, and I thank you for supporting the men and women dedicated to our country and our freedom.<\/p>\n<p>You have the option to donate tickets when you order by phone or online.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for everything you do to support our\u00a0student-athletes\u00a0and for your commitment to serving others.<\/p>\n<p>Go Knights!<\/p>\n<p>John C. 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