Illini staff will wear purple ties during Wisconsin game as a part of Project Purple

Project Purple is an initiative of The Herren Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren, that assists individuals and families struggling with addiction. Project Purple was launched to break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices.
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#Illini coach Groce: Staff will wear purple ties tomorrow as a part of Project Purple, Chris Herren's project.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) January 11, 2013