Sanford Legends Sets New Profit Record in 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019, the Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends events set a new profit record with $255,000 raised for local youth sports organizations. This year’s total pushes the amount donated since 2005 to $2.35 million. The Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends events provide learning opportunities for young student-athletes to grow and be inspired by providing different sporting clinics and camps. Each year, celebrity athletes are brought to Sioux Falls who represent the Legends goals and values—quality, integrity and character. Records set at 2019 Legends events include the following: Free Legends Clinics (12) 3,761; Legends Banquet 1,047; Legends Golf Tournament 472. More than 150 clubs and other golf items were collected and donated to the First Tee. The $255,000 will support the Legends scholarship program, the Legends Foundation for Youth Grant Program and the Folds of Honor Grant.