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Dodger Blue > Dodgers History > This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Day Established In Los Angeles
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This Day In Dodgers History: Justin Turner Day Established In Los Angeles

Matthew Moreno
January 22, 2025
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In recognition of the impact Justin Turner and his wife Kourtney made in the local community, the Los Angeles City Council in 2019 proclaimed January 22 as Justin Turner Day in Los Angeles.

Turner was honored during a special ceremony at City Hall, which overlapped with the annual Los Angeles Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour week. Turner then went to Dodger Stadium to help the team host their first-ever military enlistment day.

The on-field event was held for 39 first-time enlistments, three re-enlistments, and their family members. Turner greeted each participant and offered words of support and encouragement in a heartfelt speech.

Since the recognition from the city, the Turners and Justin Turner Foundation have continued with a tireless commitment of giving back and providing for those in need. They work hand-in-hand with the Dream Center, partnering on several events, including recently bringing a Christmas Dreamland to life.

The Justin Turner Foundation then hosted its first Winter Wonderland for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles patients and their families. Also in 2019, CHLA added Kourtney, Justin and the Justin Turner Foundation to its prestigious Spotlight Wall in recognition of their regular visits and charitable efforts.

While January 22 is recognized throughout Los Angeles as Justin Turner Day, the All-Star third baseman has credited Kourtney’s support and work every step of the way.

“We just want to go out and try to serve the community and impact as many lives as we can. Stepping back and getting an opportunity to reflect on some of that stuff and hear the nice things that the council members were saying, was pretty cool,” Turner recently said.

“Even more special for my wife. She doesn’t get a lot of credit for a lot of the things that we do. It was cool for her to get recognized by all the council members. It’s something she definitely deserves, because she’s a big part of everything.”

Justin Turner Day celebration

Although Turner signed a one-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, he and Kourtney hosted a day of celebrating and giving back at the Los Angeles Dream Center on January 22, 2023.

Festivities included a blood drive, bone marrow swabbing to be a match for patients in need, “Dodger Talk” remote broadcast by AM 570 host David Vassegh, and more.

The Turners continued their charitable efforts while in Boston, which included hosting a third annual Turner Trot 5K during the same weekend the Dodgers were in town to face the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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