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The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to be a presence in the local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wolves players and Head Coach Ryan Saunders joined University of Minnesota football Head Coach PJ Fleck and Gopher athletes to pack MatterBoxes for the Jerry Gamble Boys and Girls Club.

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Wolves Pack MatterBoxes For Local Boys And Girls Club

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PHOTOS: Wolves And Lynx Host American Red Cross Blood Drive Presented By Anheuser-Busch

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Minneapolis-St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx today announced a partnership with RISE  to unite and create programming to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.  

On June 4, Timberwolves Associate Head Coach David Vanterpool and Lynx Assistant Coach Rebekkah Brunson joined Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx CEO Ethan Casson and Kim Miller, Vice President of Programs at RISE, to lead a community conversation for the Timberwolves and Lynx staff surrounding the impact of George Floyd’s death, personal experiences and emotions regarding social injustice and systemic racism. That conversation provided a starting point for what turned out to be one of the most comprehensive partnerships that RISE has created. The multi-year partnership will include:  

“This integrated partnership will provide us the opportunity to have a lasting impact in areas of racial equality and social justice,” said Casson. “These timely programs will provide our staff, players and coaches with the necessary resources and education to be agents of change within our community.” 

RISE, who initially worked with the Timberwolves in a 2018 Building Bridges Through Basketball event including center Karl-Anthony Towns, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Chief of Minneapolis Police Medaria Arradondo, is proud to take their partnership to the next level.  

“True racial equity is achieved only through long-term intentional  action that explicitly addresses race, and this partnership with the Timberwolves and Lynx demonstrates how committed the organization is to  creating meaningful, lasting  change throughout their communities,” RISE CEO Diahann Billings-Burford said. “We believe sports are the ultimate unifier and an effective platform to engage in these often difficult conversations. Through our programs that equip athletes, coaches and staff with the tools to be leaders in addressing racism, diversity and inclusion, we will be able to help educate and empower the entire Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx organization to spark the change they want to see.” 

Details on each of the programs included in the Timberwolves, Lynx and RISE partnership will be released as the events and programs are announced at a later date.

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Timberwolves and Lynx Partner with RISE to Create Cross-Sector Programming in the Fight for Racial Equality and Social Justice

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