HURRICANE, Utah - s4story -- The event provided foster youth and their families with a day filled with fun, connection, and meaningful memories. Children enjoyed park activities, water attractions, a special character visit, and a birthday celebration created to ensure every child felt recognized and celebrated.

"Every child deserves to know they are valued, supported, and worthy of being celebrated," said Margie Barilla, Founder of the Margie Barilla Foundation. "Our goal is to create moments of joy while reminding foster youth and their families that they have a community standing beside them."

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The celebration reflects the Foundation's continued commitment to outserving communities across the country and creating opportunities for children who have experienced foster care, displacement, and other challenging circumstances.

The Margie Barilla Foundation extends its appreciation to Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, participating families, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who helped make the Utah celebration possible.

About the Margie Barilla Foundation

The Margie Barilla Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting displaced foster youth, survivors of human trafficking, and vulnerable children and families. Through community outreach, advocacy, partnerships, special events, and direct support, the Foundation works to create hope, stability, and brighter futures for youth across the country.