Eric Montross stood tall – both literally and figuratively – as a 7-foot center on the 1993 Tar Heel national championship team. More than 30 years later, he remains one of Carolina’s all-time greats. His deep, resonant voice became synonymous with Carolina Basketball, and his generosity reached every corner of campus and the broader community.

Today, we celebrate Eric not only for his presence on the court, but also for the profound and positive impact he made off of it. Help us honor Eric’s memory by continuing his inspiring work! Simply choose a way to serve your community on September 23.

In collaboration with the Montross family, The Rams Club established the Montross Day of Service in 2024. Now in its third year, this special day honors Eric’s birthday on September 23 by inviting Tar Heels everywhere to give back. Our Rams Club staff will visit local hospitals, schools, and community centers.

How You Can Get Involved

• Big or small – give an hour, spend the day, or do one simple act of kindness.
• Anywhere – at a school, hospital, nonprofit, your home, your neighborhood, or wherever you see a need.
• Any way you choose – volunteer, help a neighbor, donate, clean up a community space, lend a hand, or find another way to make a difference.

We invite you to celebrate Eric’s legacy by making a difference wherever you are. Whether big or small, your actions carry his spirit forward.

Give Back Through a Local Wishlist

Looking for another way to honor Eric’s legacy? Support local organizations in our community by purchasing items from their wishlists.

All items purchased from the wishlists will be delivered by volunteers on September 23 to UNC Children’s and Me Fine Foundation and can be shipped directly to the address below or dropped off at one of the locations on campus.

The Williamson Athletics Center
The Rams Club
Attn: Jordan Buck
450 Skipper Bowles Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Drop Off Locations:

Ernie Williamson Athletics Center- 1st Floor Lobby
450 Skipper Bowles Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Loudermilk Center for Excellence- 2nd Floor Lobby
344 Ridge Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Share Your Service!

Post your plans and photos on social media, and encourage friends and family to do the same. Tag @theramsclub and use #MontrossDayofService to show how you’re making your corner of Blue Heaven better and brighter on September 23.

Let’s honor Eric the way he lived – by lifting others up.

Go Heels!

See the Impact

Watch highlights from last year’s Day of Service and see how Tar Heels came together to honor Eric’s legacy through service.