Utah Athletics Announces Utes With Wings Initiative

SALT LAKE CITY – In coordination with the 45^th anniversary of Title IX, the Crimson Club has announced a new program entitled Utes with Wings. The goal of this initiative is to create more opportunities, as well as a community of support, for female student-athletes.

"We believe that the resources and opportunities provided by Utes with Wings allows for our female student-athletes to strive for championships on the field of play and in the field of life," Senior Woman Administrator Nona Richardson said. "Your dedication, gifts, and support to Utah Athletics and its female student-athletes allows for an environment of opportunity, growth, and empowerment."

With Utah's women's programs continuing to have outstanding success in their respective arenas of competition, as well as the classroom, now is the time to show your support for these outstanding student-athletes. Your support will help provide funding for team building exercises and retreats, foreign and domestic travel, facility enhancement and overall program development.

"Being a student-athlete at Utah enables me to play a sport I love and obtain an education that will propel me in the future," women's basketball junior Erika Bean said. "I am grateful for the many individuals who paved the way for me and my fellow teammates and it is empowering to know that Utes with Wings will support and care for the student-athletes that follow us."

"I have had the chance to continue playing the sport I love while challenging the stereotypes of what female athletes are capable of and I thank Utah for giving me this amazing opportunity," women's basketball senior Tanaeya BoClair said. "At Utah, we are continuing to build upon a foundation of what other women have done. Utes with Wings is an awesome idea because it will provide resources and support for all the female student-athletes."

America First Credit Union, along with Brent and Ann Wilson, have donated $100,000 to kick-start the campaign and will be recognized during the men's basketball game vs. UCLA on Thurs., Feb. 22

"Our partnership with the University of Utah has lasted over a decade and we are very excited to be involved in their Utes with Wings program," said John Lund, President and CEO for America First Credit Union. "The Crimson Club is filled with many talented female student-athletes and we are so proud that our sponsorship will help provide community support, mentorship and more as they continue their lives."

"Utes with Wings is an important program, not just for female student-athletes, but for the University of Utah and our community," said Tammy Gallegos, senior vice president of marketing and communications for America First Credit Union. "We are honored to support this program dedicated to molding these women into the leaders of tomorrow and eager to help continue to bring awareness to the power of women's athletics."

When you give to Utes with Wings, you are directly helping provide the ultimate experience for Utah female student-athletes. There are a variety of ways to give to Utes with Wings. To donate, visit crimsonclub.utah.edu/uteswithwings

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Utah Athletics Announces Utes With Wings Initiative

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Utah Athletics Announces Utes With Wings Initiative

Players Mentioned

Erika Bean

Tanaeya BoClair

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