Donor Spotlight
America First Credit Union Continues Commitment to Utes with Wings Program supporting Ute women’s athletics received a $100,000 contribution from AFCU during U Giving Day
As the lead supporter of the Utes with Wings program, America First Credit Union has made a lasting impact on numerous University of Utah female student-athletes. With Ute teams and individuals succeeding at all-time record high levels over the past year, America First reaffirmed its desire to connect those achieving great heights in their sport with the community that is supporting them by contributing $100,000 to the Utes with Wings program during U Giving Day 2024. The Utes with Wings program enhances the experience of Utah female student-athletes and financially supports numerous areas of need for all women’s programs, including the enhancement of sports facilities, personal development workshops, and special programs. America First takes pride in knowing its support and donations over the years have contributed to Utah’s female student-athletes reaching new heights with their goals and ambitions. “America First values being a trusted partner in the
track & field placed in the top 15 at the Championships, women’s basketball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and women’s diving captured the Pac-12 Conference team title. Gymnast Maile O’Keefe claimed the 2023 NCAA titles in the all- around and balance beam while Sydney Palmer-Leger won the 2024 NCAA women’s Nordic skiing freestyle race. “We hope that by standing by our philosophy of ‘people helping people,’ we have made a difference in their lives,” said Gallegos. “Seeing the success of the women’s programs in recent years is truly remarkable, and knowing that our contributions are a part of that success is very
community, especially at the collegiate level,” said Tammy Gallegos, the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Engagement Officer for AFCU. “Partnering with Utes with Wings gives America First Credit Union the ability to support female student-athletes, which in turn allows us an opportunity to develop the next generation of female leaders and contributors in our community.” Over the past 12 months, skiing was the NCAA runner- up, gymnastics won its fourth-consecutive Pac-12 Championship and has advanced to the national semifinals, softball competed in NCAA College World Series, cross country and
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