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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah \u2013\u00a0<\/em>Youth sports in Utah are getting an infusion of funding thanks to a $1.5 million donation from Miller Sports + Entertainment.<\/p>\n In conjunction with the Larry H. & Gail Miller Foundation and the Daniels Fund<\/a>, Miller Sports + Entertainment announced Utah Youth Sports Giving Day on Friday, June 5.<\/p>\n \u201cSports are one of the most powerful ways we can help young people build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love of being active,\u201d said Governor Spencer Cox. \u201cUtah Youth Sports Giving Day is an opportunity for all of us to come together and help ensure every child has the chance to play. When we invest in youth sports, we\u2019re investing in Utah\u2019s future.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Youth sports nonprofits are encouraged to create a fundraising page housed on the Utah Youth Sports Giving Day website in partnership with the Utah Nonprofits Association<\/a> and Mightycause<\/a>.<\/p>\n Utah Youth Sports Giving Day is a state-wide campaign led by Miller Sports + Entertainment, the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation, and the Daniels Fund to increase access for kids across Utah to experience the lifelong benefits of sports. The two-week giving campaign begins on September 12 and aims to raise $3 million for youth sports organizations across Utah.<\/p>\n First launched in Colorado in 2024, Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day has raised more than $9 million and assisted wth more than 240 nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to see Youth Sports Giving Day expand to Utah,\u201d said Hanna Skandera, president and CEO of the Daniels Fund. \u201cEvery child deserves the chance to get in the game. When we remove barriers to participation, we unlock opportunities that can shape a young person\u2019s future. We\u2019re excited to partner with leaders across Utah to help more kids learn, grow, and thrive through sports.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The event will launch on Saturday, September 12, at a Salt Lake Bees game.<\/p>\n Additional events highlighting the campaign will be held at Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals FC games before the two-week campaign ends on September 26.<\/p>\n Contributions up to $150,000 per participating organization will be matched dollar-for-dollar.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio and video and stay updated on all your favorite teams.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Brian Preece is a sports.ksl.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian\u2019s Bees and Beehive baseball\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em>Find Brian on\u00a0<\/em>X,<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/em>Instagram,<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>BlueSky<\/em><\/a>\u00a0at @bpreece24.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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