Unable to survive on his own because of an injury to his beak as a newborn, Freedom came to Georgia Southern in 2004 and now lives at the Center for Wildlife Education alongside other eagles, raptors, reptiles and waterfowl. He will celebrate his 20th birthday in December. <\/p>\n
As an ambassador for Georgia Southern, Freedom has inspired thousands annually at the Wildlife Center, Georgia Southern football games, the St. Patricks Day parade in Savannah, commencements, community events, the Kiwanis Fair Parade and other appearances, such as at the Charles Swab Classic PGA tour event earlier this year in Texas. Freedoms merchandise line came about as a collaboration of the universitys Communications and Marketing Dept., Georgia Southerns office of Athlete Brand Management and Licensing, the Wildlife Center and other GS retail partners <\/p>\n
According to a release from Georgia Southern, merchandise depicting Freedom is now available and proceeds from sales will benefit the Wildlife Center and Freedoms care. Items are now for sale atSouthern Exchange,near the Georgia Southern campus in Statesboro and will be available soon at theUniversity Storeon the Statesboro campuses and in the gift shop at theWildlife Centerlocated on the Statesboro Campus. <\/p>\n
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