Name: 7th Annual Motiv8 Wine Event With Sweet Cheeks Winery
Start: 2026-07-10T17:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-10T20:30:00-07:00
Location: University of Oregon Athletics

7th Annual Motiv8 Wine Event With Sweet Cheeks Winery

For seven consecutive years, Sweet Cheeks and Motiv8 have partnered to create limited-edition wines with a bigger purpose to give back.
About this Event

7th Annual Motiv8 Wine Event With Sweet Cheeks Winery

Join the Motiv8 Foundation and Sweet Cheeks Winery for a special evening presented by Skeie's Jewelers celebrating community, impact, and the release of this year’s limited-edition commemorative Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir honoring Marcus Mariota and his induction into the University of Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame.

Limited VIP guests will experience exclusive tours of the Marcus Mariota Performance Center and Hatfield-Dowlin Complex, a LAB Golf putter experience, and a Heisman Trophy photo opportunity with Marcus. Attendees will have a night of food, cultural entertainment, local vendors, wine tastings, and community fellowship.

Wines With Purpose

Every bottle purchased directly supports the Motiv8 Foundation’s mission of creating opportunity, mentorship, and access for youth and families. This year, Motiv8 Foundation is working toward a $100,000 fundraising goal to support the expansion of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley into the former Shasta Middle School building in Eugene.

The expansion will significantly increase access to afterschool programming, mentorship, educational support, and leadership development opportunities for local youth. Currently, more than 150 children remain on the waitlist for services due to limited space. The vision for the new facility is to grow daily program capacity from approximately 100 youth to potentially 400 children through afterschool and summer programming.

Every bottle sold helps move that vision forward — creating safe, supportive environments where young people can learn, grow, build confidence, and feel empowered during critical developmental years.

Continuing the Impact

Guests and supporters are also encouraged to explore past vintages of Motiv8 Wines, with a limited selection of previous releases still available through the tasting room and online store. Each purchase continues to support the Motiv8 Foundation’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening local communities through meaningful access and opportunity.