LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV Athletics is proud to announce the establishment of a new endowment to support its Sports Medicine Department as part of the Rebel Up campaign.
A donation from Martin-Harris Construction will be earmarked for this initiative.
"We cannot thank Guy Martin enough for making this extraordinary commitment to enhance and support the overall health, wellness, and continuing education for athletic trainers at UNLV," said Director of Athletics Erick Harper. "Guy is a great man and a loyal supporter of UNLV Athletics, the Las Vegas Community, and the university. We appreciate Martin-Harris's contributions to the success of our programs. This gift will support new state-of-the-art equipment for student-athlete health and wellness, continuing education, and enhanced treatments for return to play, as well as preventative injury training."
The Martin-Harris Endowment will provide current and future athletic trainers the opportunity for continued education, new certifications, and sports-specific training methods for the health and safety of UNLV's student-athletes.
"As a builder, we know that lasting performance starts with a strong foundation — whether it's a structure or a student-athlete," said Guy Martin, President of Martin-Harris Construction. "Our long-standing partnership with UNLV is built on shared values: commitment, resilience, and excellence. We've had the privilege of constructing some of the region's most advanced healthcare spaces, and we understand the impact that the right environment and support systems have on recovery and performance. This endowment is a natural extension of that work — supporting the health professionals who keep student-athletes strong, safe, and performing at their highest level — today and for years to come."
"As we continue to build within UNLV Athletics, one of our goals is to continually improve our programs to enhance and enrich the lives of our student-athletes," Harper continued. "We want our student-athletes to know the importance and emphasis we place on their health, wellness, and overall growth while at UNLV.
"Donors like Guy Martin continue to make a difference in the lives of our student-athletes daily, and we would like to specifically thank Guy for his vision, insight, and commitment to our student-athletes at UNLV."
