2019-2020 Community Report CommunityReport-2019-2020 | Page 38

The Jaguars Foundation and our community partners have been
committed to creating a better Jacksonville together for more
than 25 years.
The effects of Covid-19 have invigorated our commitment to
the betterment of our community resulting in grants of over
$1,000,000, the distribution of 50,000 masks and other initiatives
in support of first responders, medical staff, educators and
nonprofit partners. We are honored to work together to overcome
this unprecedented challenge.
As we look ahead to the next 25 years, we are truly excited about
our future because of our fans and community partners. You share
our passion and commitment to improving the quality of life for
northeast Florida. We thank you for your support and for being
such an important part of the Jaguars family.
Along with Jaguars Owner Shad Khan, President Mark Lamping
and our official community partner Florida Blue, we thank you for
letting us be a part of your lives. We know that with your continued
support we are well on our w ay to creating a better Jacksonville
together.
Thank you!
Peter Racine (second from left)
along with members of THE
ROAR and Sunbelt Rentals
representatives at the second
annual JAX MVP and Sunbelt
Rentals Sporting Clay
Challenge. This event has
become a benchmark for the
MVP program’s fundraising
efforts raising over $31,000 this
year to support the Jaguars
Foundation’s community
initiatives.
Peter Racine
Senior Vice President
Jaguars Foundation - Community Impact
[TOP PHOTO]
The Jaguars Foundation
in partnership with IOA
hosted the 8th annual 5k
Stadium Challenge where
close to 3,000 runners
were showcased on the
big videoboards as they
crossed the finish line
under the lights of TIAA
Bank Field.
[BOTTOM PHOTO]
Volunteers from
Wounded Warrior
Project oversee the
Prize Wheel where
“Every Spin is a Winner.”
The Prize Wheel is
available at every home
game and all proceeds
support the Jaguars
Foundation’s community
programs.
The JAX MVP program
in partnership with
Gunster- Florida’s Law
Firm for Business com-
pleted its third year with
a commencement
ceremony in February.
The JAX MVP program
was developed to
give a select group of
emerging leaders the
opportunity to grow
their community trustee
skills.
A MESSAGE FROM FLORIDA BLUE
“As we navigate through these unprecedented times, Florida Blue
shares the Jaguars’ commitment to take care of our community.
The people of Jacksonville are the greatest fans anywhere, and
the Jaguars return the love by going out into the community to
bring help and hope. Florida Blue is proud to partner with such a
community-minded team.”
Darnell Smith
Market President, North Florida
Florida Blue