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The Minnesota Lynx continued their ‘Lynx Cares’ events last Friday by surprising some children at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The event was a part of the ‘WNBA Cares’ initiative.
The Lynx, in conjunction with the Wishes and More Organization, surprised a group of children with a visit before going through the Space: An Out of Gravity Experience exhibit with them.
Players such as forwards Rebekkah Brunson, Tricia Liston and Devereaux Peters, along with guard Monica Wright accompanied children as they got the chance experience what it feels like being on a real spacecraft, feel the difference between the air here on Earth and the air out in space and even shoot makeshift rockets using various amounts of water pressure.
Brunson really enjoyed hanging out with the children and added that although she usually makes a difference on the court, it was nice making a different off the court this time.
“Outside of playing basketball, we just want them [the children] to understand that we care and that we are here for them and we’re supporting them. It’s not just about what they can get from us or what they can do for us, but what we can do for them and how we can help them. So it’s always just a great opportunity when you get the chance to go spend some time with the people who care so much about you.”
Wishes and More is an organization that enhances the life of a child fighting a terminal or life-threatening condition by providing extraordinary experiences including wishes, scholarships, memorials and much more.
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Avid Minnesota Lynx fan and former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura surprised players at the event to help show his support for such a great cause, as well as his support for the Lynx players.