October 20 is Lee Roy Selmon Day in Florida

Lee Roy Selmon’s has partnered with the University of South Florida to raise funds for a special new program –Mentoring U Selmon Style.  The program assists University of South Florida student-athletes in recognizing and reaching their potential by seeking mentorship and support from professional experts and leaders.

As the state of Florida recognizes October 20^th – Mr. Selmon’s Birthday – as Lee Roy Selmon Day, his namesake restaurants will honor the hometown hero through a generous donation to the new program at USF. For a limited time, the restaurants will donate a portion of the proceeds from the Legacy Menu, including a new Chicken and Waffles dish and other Selmon’s classics, to Mentoring U Selmon Style. 

“We are honored to partner with the University of South Florida to give back to a special program that was created because of Lee Roy’s vision,” said Lee Roy Selmon’s President Sam Tancredi.

In his time at the University of South Florida, Selmon worked tirelessly to mentor student-athletes and empower these young adults to believe in themselves on and off the field.  Through his example, Mentoring U Selmon Style will continue to influence the lives of future Bulls student-athletes.

“Lee Roy wanted the absolute best for our student-athletes in the classroom, in their athletic endeavors, and in their personal and professional lives,” USF’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Woolard said.  “His door was always open, and he cherished the opportunity to help young people realize their full potential.”

In addition to purchasing one of Lee Roy Selmon’s favorites, those in the community who would like to honor Mr. Selmon’s memory by supporting Mentoring U Selmon Style may also make a donation to the University of South Florida directly by visiting www.usf.edu/ua/selmon.

About Mentoring U Selmon Style – A program which offers student-athletes mentorship and support from professional experts and leaders. Mentoring U Selmon Style, which is an extension of the university’s Enhancing U program, is designed to prepare upperclassmen for post-collegiate success through academic achievement, personal maturity and community involvement to build a personal ethic of community and civic service.  The program has helped hundreds of student-athletes in their preparation to make impacts on their future and their communities following graduation. Learn more about Mentoring U Selmon Style.

About Lee Roy Selmon’s:
Lee Roy Selmon’s is the sports grill known for fire-grilled favorites and bold original specialties where great food, friends and moments come together. The restaurant is a tribute to the late Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Tampa Bay Buccaneer legend Lee Roy Selmon – the athlete, the family man and the community leader.  Lee Roy Selmon’s currently has eight locations in the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Bradenton, Sarasota and Ft. Myers communities, and a new location coming soon in Carrollwood. 

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