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Eagle Mine Sponsors 4th Annual Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt An Athlete Program
Eagle Mine’s Sponsorship Helps Alleviate the Financial Barrier of Entering Competitions of this Scale.
Grand Rapids, Mich., January 7, 2025 ─ Eagle Mine is the proud sponsor of the Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt an Athlete program for the fourth year in a row. The 2025 Winter Games in Marquette will take place on February 7th – 9th.
The Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt an Athlete program, established in 2015, invites anyone to complete an application to have all or part of their registration covered. The inclusive environment State Games competitions breed aim to limit barriers to play and compete, including financial. If you, or someone you know, will benefit from this program, please visit and fill out the nomination form at: https://www.stategamesofmichigan.com/adopt-an-athlete
The Meijer State Games of Michigan (MSGOM) came to Marquette in 2022. Athletes of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to compete in this Olympic-style program. Events like bowling, curling, figure skating, judo, luge, rail jam, and wrestling give athletes from Michigan and the surrounding states a chance to show off their skills on a grand stage and participate in sports they love.
"Eagle Mine’s core values of safety, respect, integrity, and excellence guide our actions, and we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, open dialogue, and collaboration in and outside of sports," said Matt Johnson, External Affairs Manager at Eagle Mine. "Through our support of the Meijer State Games of Michigan Adopt an Athlete program, we are able to continue supporting Upper Peninsula residents by providing access to opportunities for healthier lifestyles through sport and recreation."
At the upcoming Winter Games in Marquette, MI on February 7th – 9th, 2025, the Meijer State Games of Michigan has partnered with SAIL, Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula as well as with Special Olympics Michigan to identify those individuals and families that could benefit from an Adopt An Athlete program scholarship.
Current sponsors of the Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games are Meijer, Eagle Mine, Peninsula Fiber Network, TV19, Krist Oil, Travel Marquette, Northern Michigan University, Staybridge Suites, Great Lakes Sport Commission, SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula, Special Olympics Michigan, and The David & Thu Brulé YMCA of Marquette County.
About the Meijer State Games of Michigan: The Meijer State Games of Michigan is a multi-sport, Olympic-style event for athletes of all ages and abilities. Each year, 50+ sporting events take place and over 8,500 athletes compete in the Meijer State Games of Michigan. Like the Olympics, the State Games features an opening ceremony for athletes. The flagship event of the West Michigan Sports Commission, the Meijer State Games of Michigan is a member of the National Congress of State Games and is one of 30 State Games programs in the United States. Since 2010, the Meijer State Games of Michigan has hosted over 110,000 athletes and contributed more than $42 million in estimated economic impact. For more information, visit StateGamesOfMichigan.com.
