re: Is LSU going to disrespect the late Tom Petty again this year?

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I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.

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This is a weird melt. The money is being raised for the Tom Petty Estate to donate to local causes.

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In anticipation of 'Tom Petty Day,' the university, in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate, will launch a capsule collection that celebrates the late singer and his connection to the university and his hometown.

The Tom Petty Estate is donating its full proceeds from the sales of Tom Petty Day X Florida Collection merchandise to give back to underserved communities in Gainesville, and Kids Count and Family Promise have been designated as  the recipients this year. Kids Count supports education and early childhood interventions with an emphasis on literacy, while Family Promise works to bring families out of homelessness by providing housing and employment resources.

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