MOSCOW, Idaho – Do you want a personalized video message from a Vandal legend while supporting more than 300 student-athletes at the University of Idaho? Vandal Athletics hall of famer, longtime NFL player and current Fox Sports NFL Analyst Mark Schlereth announced Thursday that the Vandal Scholarship Fund is his charity of choice for the fan engagement platform
Cameo.
Schlereth has already started donating 100% of his Cameo earnings to the VSF, providing scholarships for Vandal student-athletes.
"I am a proud Vandal, through-and-through," said Schlereth. "My time in Moscow was special and my Vandal teammates and coaches are some of the most influential people in my life. Our bond is tried and true. The ability to give back to the Vandal Scholarship Fund through my Cameo fan connections allows me to do my part to financially support current and future Vandal student-athletes. I can't wait to continue my efforts in providing positive greetings to those in the Vandal family knowing it will benefit student-athletes at my beloved alma mater."
The partnership is a historic one, as it will be the first time a Cameo athlete has leveraged the platform to raise money for their alma mater.
"We are grateful to Mark and his leadership in making this partnership happen," said Idaho's director of athletics Terry Gawlik. "The entire Vandal Family is incredibly proud of Mark's accomplishments, on and off the field. His willingness to use his platform and time to give back to the VSF exemplifies the type of person he is. It also demonstrates his commitment in helping move Vandal Athletics forward."
The holiday season is the perfect time for Vandal fans to take advantage of the new partnership. Vandal fans can book personalized video messages from Mark through Cameo by using this link. All Cameo videos are $69 (Mark's jersey number from the NFL).
About Cameo
Cameo is the leading marketplace connecting fans and brands directly with tens of thousands of pop culture personalities in the form of personalized video messages, engaging fan experiences, and marketing and events partnerships. Founded in March 2017 by Steven Galanis, Devon Townsend, and Martin Blencowe, Cameo's mission is to create the most personalized and authentic fan connections on earth.
In just over four years, Cameo has fulfilled more than 2.5 million magical moments ranging from birthday and good luck messages to prom invitations, marriage proposals and direct fan interactions. In 2020 alone, the company fulfilled more Cameos than throughout its 4-year history, with Cameos delivered on every continent in the world.
About the Vandal Scholarship Fund
Philanthropic support is the backbone of Vandal Athletics. VSF provides scholarship and program support for all 16 University of Idaho intercollegiate athletic programs. The transformational impact: memorable moments, rewarding experiences, lifelong friendships and a degree from a world-class institution are the dividends of private gifts. For more information or to make a gift today, click here.
