Utahns come together for Social Health Games to build real

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The first Social Health Games in Lehi promoted face-to-face connections over competition.

Organized by the Social Health Initiative, the event included games and community activities.

Proceeds support youth programs; organizers plan to host more events to foster connections.

LEHI — Before the big rivalry game between BYU and Utah, some Utahns spent the day participating in a different kind of contest, one focused on connection over competition.

The first-ever Social Health Games took place on Friday at the Picklr Lehi, inviting people of all ages to put down their phones and build face-to-face friendships.

The free event featured pickleball, cornhole, RC cars, food trucks and giveaways, all organized by the Social Health Initiative in partnership with the Picklr Lehi an