GENYOUth’s annual gala generates almost $2 million for youth health and wellness efforts
The public charity’s flagship program is Fuel Up to Play 60, which was created by National Dairy Council and the National Football League to improve health and wellness in schools across the country.
GENYOUth, a youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, said it generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising gala on Dec. 4 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The public charity’s flagship program is Fuel Up to Play 60, which was created by National Dairy Council and the National Football League to improve health and wellness in schools across the country. The program is in 73,000 schools, reaching more than 38 million students since launching 10 years ago.
“Each year our gala highlights and celebrates the strides GENYOUth has made in supporting the development of healthy, high-achieving students,” said Alexis Glick, GENYOUth CEO. “I am so proud to say that through the support of our corporate and foundation partners, along with our gala guests, we raised nearly $2 million — contributions that not only make our programs possible, but most importantly address the critical needs of today’s youth to be healthy, physically active and prepared to be vital members of America’s workforce.”