BYUSA clubs and academic associations across campus had the opportunity to raise money for nonprofit organizations during Care Week, an event that took place from Feb. 18 through Feb. 22.
Each semester, clubs create events, competitions, showcases and more to raise money for a charity of their choice. This semester, more than 20 clubs held events in hopes of raising funds for various charities, each choosing a cause they felt passionate about.
The week began with a kickoff event on Feb. 18, allowing students to explore the upcoming events and learn more about different organizations. Representatives from various clubs gathered to advertise their events and share why they chose their respective charities.
BYUSA Vice President of Clubs, Ezra Leauanae, emphasized that Care Week is a unique opportunity for clubs to expand their outreach beyond their usual members.
“It's a great way for clubs to create an event that’s marketable to more than just their club members, and something that’s outside their normal club routine,” Leauanae said.
One club that took advantage of this opportunity was the Holiday Society Club, which hosted a Wheelchair Rugby game to raise funds for the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Organization.
Students collided in an intense but friendly game of wheelchair rugby. The event drew many participants, raising money and awareness about adaptive sports.
Wasatch Adaptive Sports is a nonprofit organization that focuses on making sports more accessible to disabled players. President Rylie McBride said that the event brought everyone together for a good cause.
“It’s an opportunity for students to see that they’re more than just the chair. They’re people very capable of doing sports,” McBride said.
As the week progressed, various clubs held events to raise funds for their chosen causes. From Sushi Demo Night with the Plant-Based Club to a Yo-yo showcase hosted by the Yo-yo Club, there was no shortage of unique and engaging activities.
The Women of Color Club hosted a Zumba night to benefit Helping Hands for Haiti, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting communities in Haiti. While the attendees had fun, Vice President Arianna Jenks reminded students of the purpose of the event.
“We did a fun activity and got people going, but the whole point of today was to raise money,” she said.
As Care Week wrapped up, clubs celebrated not just the funds they raised, but also the awareness and community engagement they fostered. Whether through sports, dance or interactive showcases, BYU students came together to support meaningful causes — one event at a time.