Root for Kids

We would like to give a big THANK YOU to Findlay Subaru St. George!

Not only did they recently present us with a generous donation through the Subaru Share the Love Event, but these rockstars have also stepped up as the Presenting Sponsor of our upcoming 2026 Root for Kids Glow in the Dark Golf Tournament!

Their consistent kindness, generosity, and support help make our work possible, and we are SO grateful to have them in our corner! 🩷💚🩵

We are proud to celebrate a special recognition received by one of our own, Michelle, who was recently honored with the Washington Area Women in Business “Pouring Into Others” Award! 🌷

This award recognizes individuals who exemplify mentorship, guidance, and a commitment to uplifting those around them, and anyone who knows Michelle knows there could not be a more deserving recipient!

Michelle has a special ability to connect our organization with local community partners and businesses while creating and nurturing meaningful relationships that help strengthen our mission and expand our impact throughout the community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🩷💚🩵

🎉 Join us for a FREE Family Fun Early Screening Event! 🎉

Wondering if your child’s development is on track? We can help!

📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 Possibilities ABA, 591 N Main St, La Verkin

In partnership with , we’ll be offering:
✅ Vision, hearing, and autism screenings
✅ Sensory-friendly activities with GoTherapy OT
✅ Bounce houses and family fun

Come enjoy a fun morning with your family while connecting with local resources and support. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

A night of classic cars, good food, and giving back? Count us in! 🤗
Join us on Saturday, June 6th for the Texas Roadhouse Cruise-In Fundraiser hosted by St. George Car Shows benefiting Root for Kids!

From 2:00pm-8:00pm, Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of every sale (before tax) back to Root for Kids when you present the fundraiser flyer with barcode to your server!
Then stick around for the Cruise-In starting at 5:00pm featuring amazing classic cars!

Since it’s a Saturday, getting on the waitlist through the Texas Roadhouse app or using call-ahead seating is highly recommended.

A HUGE thank you to St. George Car Shows and Texas Roadhouse for supporting us! We hope to see you there! 🚗🍔

We are very proud to celebrate an incredibly special recognition received by one of our own, Samantha, who was recently honored with the JustServe “Heart of Service” Award!

JustServe selected Root for Kids from several organizations in recognition of the incredible impact our volunteers and team continue to make throughout the community, and so much of that heart and connection starts with Samantha.

Anyone who knows her knows this recognition could not be more deserved! She has one of the biggest hearts of anyone we know, and the passion, compassion, and care she pours into her work each day touches so many lives. She goes above and beyond for the families we serve, our volunteers, and our community, and we feel so lucky to have her as part of the Root for Kids team!

Samantha, thank you for the love and dedication you bring into everything you do! 🩷💚🩵

We’ve felt SO much love from our community this week! 🩷💚🩵

A heartfelt thank you to the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce for their generous donation towards our gala, the Southern Utah Ladies Society for presenting us with proceeds from the beautiful gala they hosted benefiting Root for Kids, and to Axiom Chiropractic for organizing a diaper drive and showing up with an incredible donation for our families!

We are beyond grateful for community partners who continue to show up, give back, and believe in the work we do.
Thank YOU for making a difference! 🌱

May is National Nurses Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible women who help care for, support, educate, and encourage the families we serve every single day!

From caring for newborns and supporting healthy pregnancies to walking alongside parents through the earliest days of a baby’s life, these nurses make a lasting impact far beyond our walls.

THANK YOU to Tena, Stacie, Megan, and Jordane for the compassion, patience, knowledge, and love you pour into our community each and every day. We are so lucky to have a team of absolute rockstars! 🩷💚🩵

One of our favorite moments during the gala is taking time to recognize some truly incredible people and organizations in our community.
Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

🌱 Outstanding Volunteers Award: Chartway Credit Union
🌱 Outstanding Donor Award: Hurst Wood Education Foundation
🌱 Outstanding Business Award: Boulevard Home
🌱 Outstanding Health Partner Award: Creek Valley Health Clinic
🌱 Outstanding Community Partner Award: Utah Tech University
🌱 Gardener of Hope Award: Alan Holben
🌱 Debbie Justice Legacy Award: Dr. Patrick Carroll

We are so grateful for the many ways they help us continue nurturing strong beginnings! 🩷💚🩵

Our 2026 Secret Garden Gala was filled with so much joy, generosity, connection, and FUN! We were reminded once again just how incredible this community is. 🩷💚🩵

Because of your support, we can continue walking alongside local families and helping children receive the strong start they deserve. Every sponsorship, donation, raffle ticket, volunteer hour, and act of kindness made a difference.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, volunteers, donors, emcee, jockeys, staff, and community partners who helped bring this special evening to life. We are so grateful for each of you!

And to everyone who joined us in your garden party glamour and Kentucky Derby best… you truly made the night feel magical! 💐🐎

Stay tuned as we share some of our favorite moments from the night this week.

Event photos by Alan Holben can be found at rootforkids.org/gala.