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The Dowlings lost almost everything they owned when the April 27 tornado destroyed their mobile home in Brookwood. Since that time, Bob and Dana have lived with their children in an RV.

Saban, who was presented a $400,000 contribution to Nick's Kids from Drummond Company at the dedication, said the donation would go to the Habitat project, which plans to build 13 homes, one for each of Alabama's football national championships.

"That's really one of our short-term goals, but the long-term goal is to help have an impact on this entire community so that we can restore some normal living for some of these people," Saban said.

Around 75 percent of the Crimson Tide football team has volunteered at the Habitat site over the past months. In July, four Kent State football players joined UA and Auburn students to work on the house.

"We're just privileged and pleased that we're in a position that we can do something to serve others," Saban said.

Terry Saban thanked volunteers and donors for their support of the project.

"April 27th taught us that life is fragile, but that the human spirit is strong, and alive and well," she said. "I'm proud to be a part of this."

The Crimson Tide Nation is proud to have Coach Saban leading our football team to victory, but after this, Tuscaloosa will surely be proud that Nick Saban has made a home for himself in Tuscaloosa.  The community embraced a football coach years ago, but this year a man embraced the community.  Both will be better for it.

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