The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Celebrating the 2022 Protective Most Valuable Protectors
12/7/2022 12:32:00β―PM | General
BIRMINGHAM βΒ Protective Life Corporation (Protective) is committed to improving the quality of life of local communities and collaborating with others to create the greatest possible impact. As part of their partnership efforts, Protective recognized community organizations through their Most Valuable Protector (MVP) program at each of UAB's six home football games this fall. Through the collaboration with the UAB Department of Athletics, Protective aims to recognize deserving nonprofits making a difference and being protectors in the greater Birmingham area. Each MVP group receives pre-game hospitality, in-game recognition and a donation from the Protective Life Foundation.
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"Protective is proud to recognize and support these organizations through the MVP program," said Eva Robertson, Vice President for Community Relations for Protective and Executive Director of Protective Life Foundation. "From programs of innovation to children and family services to arts and culture, Birmingham would not be the Magic City without these organizations. We are proud to share them with the Blazer family."
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Ed FarmΒ β Ed Farm was recognized as this season's first MVP at the home opener on Sept. 1 against Alabama A&M. Ed Farm is a tech and education startup nonprofit headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It launched in February 2020 with founding support from Apple and Alabama Power Company. Ed Farm creates programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st-century workforce.
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Better BasicsΒ β Better Basics' mission is to eradicate illiteracy among children in Central Alabama. They deliver reading and math instruction and resources to empower the educationally vulnerable. Last year, Better Basics served 22,000+ children and gave away 70,000 free books through programs like Birmingham Reads, Books for Birmingham, Book Nooks and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Research shows that access to books in the home is a greater determinant of academic success than even a parent's level of education. Protective was proud to honor Better Basics on-field at Protective Stadium on Sept. 17.
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Children's HarborΒ β Protective continues to honor Children's Harbor each season for the homecoming game. Children's Harbor serves serious and chronically ill children and their families both in Birmingham at the Family Center in Children's of Alabama and at the Lake Martin retreat facility. Children's Harbor strengthens families whose child has been diagnosed with an illness through professional licensed counseling, educational support and respite services.Β Β
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Girls on the RunΒ - Girls on the Run was honored as the Protective MVP for the Oct. 15 at Protective Stadium. Girls on the Run is on a mission to inspire girls across the Birmingham metro area to be joyful, healthy and confident. Through their after-school program for girls in elementary and middle school, they use running and character-building activities to help girls increase confidence, achieve goals and focus on their physical and emotional health. Girls on the Run teaches ALL girls that they are strong, powerful and have limitless potential.Β
Birmingham Athletic PartnershipΒ β BAP was founded in 2002 by Edgar Welden after he read an article about Birmingham City Schools potentially dropping athletics because of financial problems. Since then, BAP has invested more than $4.5 million dollars for Birmingham City Schools, and student participation in sports has increased by 25%Β BAP also assists with fine arts programs such as band, drama, and choral. BAP has also helped by buying equipment and uniforms, establishing ACT prep courses and assisting with scholarships so students can attend college. Protective is proud to honor BAP as a Most Valuable Protector.Β
Alabama Symphony OrchestraΒ β The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has entertained and enriched audiences for over 100 years, playing a variety of classical and popular music and hosting performances by some of the finest guest artists in the world. The 53 talented musicians of the ASO bring to life some of the world's most treasured musical masterpieces and introduce listeners to exciting new works and composers, performing 100 concerts annually.
Protective is honored to be a part of Blazer gameday with the MVP program, recognizing the great work these organizations do within our communities.Β
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"Protective is proud to recognize and support these organizations through the MVP program," said Eva Robertson, Vice President for Community Relations for Protective and Executive Director of Protective Life Foundation. "From programs of innovation to children and family services to arts and culture, Birmingham would not be the Magic City without these organizations. We are proud to share them with the Blazer family."
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Ed FarmΒ β Ed Farm was recognized as this season's first MVP at the home opener on Sept. 1 against Alabama A&M. Ed Farm is a tech and education startup nonprofit headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. It launched in February 2020 with founding support from Apple and Alabama Power Company. Ed Farm creates programs designed to engage students, educators and adult learners in innovative digital skills experiences that better prepare them for the 21st-century workforce.
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Better BasicsΒ β Better Basics' mission is to eradicate illiteracy among children in Central Alabama. They deliver reading and math instruction and resources to empower the educationally vulnerable. Last year, Better Basics served 22,000+ children and gave away 70,000 free books through programs like Birmingham Reads, Books for Birmingham, Book Nooks and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Research shows that access to books in the home is a greater determinant of academic success than even a parent's level of education. Protective was proud to honor Better Basics on-field at Protective Stadium on Sept. 17.
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Children's HarborΒ β Protective continues to honor Children's Harbor each season for the homecoming game. Children's Harbor serves serious and chronically ill children and their families both in Birmingham at the Family Center in Children's of Alabama and at the Lake Martin retreat facility. Children's Harbor strengthens families whose child has been diagnosed with an illness through professional licensed counseling, educational support and respite services.Β Β
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Girls on the RunΒ - Girls on the Run was honored as the Protective MVP for the Oct. 15 at Protective Stadium. Girls on the Run is on a mission to inspire girls across the Birmingham metro area to be joyful, healthy and confident. Through their after-school program for girls in elementary and middle school, they use running and character-building activities to help girls increase confidence, achieve goals and focus on their physical and emotional health. Girls on the Run teaches ALL girls that they are strong, powerful and have limitless potential.Β
Birmingham Athletic PartnershipΒ β BAP was founded in 2002 by Edgar Welden after he read an article about Birmingham City Schools potentially dropping athletics because of financial problems. Since then, BAP has invested more than $4.5 million dollars for Birmingham City Schools, and student participation in sports has increased by 25%Β BAP also assists with fine arts programs such as band, drama, and choral. BAP has also helped by buying equipment and uniforms, establishing ACT prep courses and assisting with scholarships so students can attend college. Protective is proud to honor BAP as a Most Valuable Protector.Β
Alabama Symphony OrchestraΒ β The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has entertained and enriched audiences for over 100 years, playing a variety of classical and popular music and hosting performances by some of the finest guest artists in the world. The 53 talented musicians of the ASO bring to life some of the world's most treasured musical masterpieces and introduce listeners to exciting new works and composers, performing 100 concerts annually.
Protective is honored to be a part of Blazer gameday with the MVP program, recognizing the great work these organizations do within our communities.Β
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