Thunder to Honor Ingrid Williams With Court Dedication

Oklahoma City, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 – The Oklahoma City Thunder, the Thunder Cares Foundation and Home-Court Support, the wives and family of Thunder players and coaches, will dedicate a new basketball court on Friday in honor of Ingrid Williams. Williams, the wife of former Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams, passed away last February following a car accident in Oklahoma City. The court in her memory has been built at FaithWorks of the Inner City, a nonprofit family-centered ministry where Ingrid volunteered. “We are humbled to be a part of this project, which will serve as a lasting tribute to Ingrid Williams,” said Christine Berney, Thunder vice president of Community Relations. “Her dedication to strengthening families and to improving the lives of children was incredible, and we hope this court brings joy to kids in this community.” The Thunder blue court is the 15th built or refurbished by the Thunder Cares Foundation in the state of Oklahoma. Thunder fans and all members of the Oklahoma City Community are welcome to attend the dedication ceremony, which will take place at 4 p.m. at FaithWorks, 1300 S. Byers Ave. in Oklahoma City. FAITHWORKS COURT DEDICATION WHO:               Representatives from the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Thunder Cares Foundation, Home-Court Support and FaithWorks of the Inner City WHAT:              Dedication ceremony for new basketball court, honoring the memory of Ingrid Williams WHEN:             Friday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. WHERE:           FaithWorks of the Inner City                          1300 S. Byers Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73129  ABOUT THE THUNDER CARES FOUNDATION: The Thunder Cares Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Oklahoma City Thunder, raising and distributing funds to support the team’s community outreach programs. The Foundation has funded the refurbishment or building of 15 basketball courts throughout Oklahoma, including three courts outside Moore schools damaged or destroyed in the May 2013 tornado, as well as learning and activity rooms at the Oklahoma City Boys and Girls Club, the City Rescue Mission, SeeWorth Academy and Positive Tomorrows.   ###