LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank You for 40th Anniversary Success

CONTRIBUTED BY THE ASF FOUNDATION

OPINION

Dear Editor:

Reflecting on the 40th Anniversary Alabama State Games, we realized that none of the accomplishments celebrated would have been possible without the support of our sponsors,

Troy University’s John M. Long School of Music and POPulus, the participants, coaches, officials, volunteers and families. For that — the time, effort and support — we offer a resounding thank you!

Because of your generosity and support of the Alabama State Games, we were able to host 26 sporting events at 20 venues throughout Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Gardendale, Homewood, Pelham, Trussville, Calera, Ashville and Jefferson County. From the Opening Ceremony where scholarships totaling $20,000 were awarded — including the State Farm Athlete Leadership

Summit — to the final gold medal, the 40th Alabama State Games featured more than 3,800 participants of all ages and abilities. That number is just as impressive as our dedication to academic excellence. Since the academic scholarship initiative’s inception, $363,000 has been awarded.

The response and backing of the host communities and the families statewide that were a part of the 40th anniversary Alabama State Games brought our annual event to rousing life and has empowered our team to make the 2024 Alabama State Games an even bigger and better event.