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I traveled with my Dad and two sons, Ryder and Mason, to the Duke vs Utah Valley University game last week in Durham, North Carolina. Coach K won his 1,000 win for Duke and at the end of the game he said;“We can’t think about what was, even though it has been a remarkable and we can't think about what will be, even though we hope for great things. We must think about now. Enjoy this moment at this time with this team.”

There are many, many companies in Utah County that have charitable organizations attached to their business, but only a few were started with the nonprofit organization at the forefront.Tesani Companiesin Provo is one of those few.

Utah Valley University cut down the nets on Wednesday to officially open the NUVI Basketball Center, a new practice and conditioning facility to house its men's and women's basketball teams.The 14,500-square-foot facility was funded entirely by private donations and sponsorships totaling approximately $4.4 million, including a lead donation from NUVI Chairman and CEO Keith Nellesen.

After fighting for space at the UCCU Center for years, Utah Valley University’s basketball teams now have a home to call their own.UVU cut the net to the NUVI Basketball Center on Wednesday afternoon signifying the official opening of the facility. Cathy Nixon, UVU women’s basketball coach, has been with the program for 22 seasons. In theJune 2016 groundbreaking, Nixon said she had to work around lions, tigers, bears, the circus, motocross and a large variety of shows and businesses that had come to perform at the UCCU Center throughout the years. Now her team can cut its own gym circus act.

In 2017, Sunshine Heroes partnered with the Utah County Children’s Justice Center to renovate therapy rooms in Provo, Utah, helping create a safe and healing environment for children. The organization also raised $5,000 to cover the first year of rent for the CJC’s new location in Nephi, Utah.

Sunshine Heroes Foundation, in partnership with Who Lives and Going Beyond Borders, has successfully brought clean water to the community of Chunox, Belize, by implementing a new water drill and training local residents. This initiative will significantly improve health and quality of life for over 150 children and their families.