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Adam Thielen’s foundation to provide grant for new Humboldt fitness center
Jan. 20th, 2022
The Thielen Foundation, headed up by Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, took a keen interest in the Harding-Humboldt football co-op that formed last year in St. Paul. The foundation reached out to head coach Otto Kraus, now the athletic director at Harding, because it knew of the increased costs that come with forming a new co-op, from uniforms to equipment.
Thielen Foundation Benefiting 11 Minnesota Nonprofits with $375K Donation
Dec. 22nd, 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, Thielen Foundation has announced a special donation of $375,000 that will be shared among 11 Minnesota-based nonprofits.
Adam Thielen told media members Wednesday he’s “super excited” about the financial gifts this holiday season.
2021 Thanksgiving meals in the Twin Cities and beyond
Nov. 16th, 2021
The first Salvation Army Thanksgiving meals distribution occurred Tuesday morning at The Salvation Army’s Central service center in Northeast Minneapolis.
For the first time in three years, Brooklyn Center football is playing under the lights in 2021
Sept 24th, 2021
A lighting system failure had forced Brooklyn Center High School to play afternoon games since 2018. But not anymore, thanks in part to the Thielen Foundation.
Minnesota’s Adam Thielen Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP
Sept 17th, 2021
Adam Thielen has been named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP after he and his wife Caitlin donated more than $100K to replace the stadium lights at Brooklyn Center High School in Minneapolis, reviving Friday night football for the first time in three years.
Thielen Foundation Returns Friday Night Lights to Brooklyn Center
Sept 10th, 2021
Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin began a relationship with Brooklyn Center High School that previously included a donation of $10,000 for sports equipment and other support. Through fundraising events and sponsorships, the lights were turned on Friday night.
Matterbox Initiative Helping to Feed Kids, Promote Fitness
June 8th, 2021
The organization gave MATTERboxes to about 450 children at a football camp in Woodbury on Saturday. The camp was led by Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen through his nonprofit, the Thielen Foundation.
Thielen Foundation Launches Fundraiser to Return Friday Night Lights to Brooklyn Center
June 1st, 2021
Thielen Foundation is helping Brooklyn Center High School re-light its stadium for evening games.
Getting Open: Thielen Foundation Addressing Overlooked Mental Health of Youth
April 6th, 2021
Adam and Caitlin Thielen understand the importance of mental health at a young age, which has become the focus of their family’s nonprofit, Thielen Foundation.
Aided by current and former Vikings, Cooper High unveils new weight training facility
February 24th, 2021
Thanks in part to help from current and former Vikings, the student-athletes and staff at Robbinsdale Cooper High School have a brand-new, state-of-the-art weight room that will serve as an exercise and gathering space for the entire school community.
Vikings in the Community: Team Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Twin Cities
December 24th, 2020
Through the Thielen Foundation, Adam and his wife, Caitlin, along with sons Asher and Hudson, sponsored five St. Paul-area families for the holidays.
Jennie-O partners with football star Thielen’s turkey giveaway
November 18th, 2020
Player’s foundation helps to provide 2,000 birds to Salvation Army this year.
Thielen Foundation helping donate turkeys to families in need
November 18th, 2020
Adam and Caitlin Thielen and the Thielen Foundation are partnering with Jennie-O Turkey to donate 2,000 turkeys to Minnesota families in need.
Thielen Foundation to provide money, equipment to help three organizations hit hard by COVID-19, riot damage
September 25th, 2020
Thielen Foundation donates $100,000 to Minnesota COVID-19 relief efforts
April 5th, 2020
Thielen Foundation Announces $100,000 MN COVID19 Donation and Radiothon presented by Choice Bank to be held on April 9th with KFAN & iHeart Radio-Minneapolis to raise additional funds for COVID Relief
April 2nd, 2020
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen blesses five families
December 23rd, 2019
Thielen Foundation focuses efforts on mental health and behavioral unit at M-Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
December 10th, 2019
Adam and Caitlin Thielen Team Up With Jennie-O Turkey Store to Donate 1,000 Turkeys
November 25th, 2019
Adam Thielen hosts fundraiser at Top Golf
September 23rd, 2019
Vikings wide receiver held a fundraiser with his wife Caitlin Thielen for the Thielen Foundation.
Adam and Caitlin Thielen’s foundation launches program to reward academic success with athletic equipment
September 10th, 2019
After they arrived for summer practices and first saw their weight room upgraded with new equipment, the athletes at Brooklyn Center High School mostly assumed the free weights and kettlebells in the room had arrived because of funding in the school’s budget.
As they found out Tuesday, that wasn’t exactly the case.
Vikings Teammates Hit Home Runs to Support Thielen Foundation
July 23rd, 2019
Adam Thielen, Harrison Smith, Kyle Rudolph and Anthony Harris participated in a celebrity softball game Monday night at CHS Field, home of the St. Paul Saints. Proceeds from ticket sales benefited The Thielen Foundation, which Adam and his wife, Caitlin, started in 2018.
Thielen Foundation Looks To Grow With Fargo’s Help
June 21st, 2019
Greatness is defined through a multitude of different criteria. For the casual spectator and sports fan, Adam Thielen’s greatness stems from his play on the gridiron on Sundays.
Caribou Coffee Catches the Adam Thielen Dream
December 10th, 2018
Caribou Coffee and Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings have partnered over a pair of custom cleats and to help community kids.
Thielen Foundation receives $300,000 donation, partnership commitment from Choice Bank
November 26th, 2018
Minnesota wide receiver Adam Thielen is posting big numbers on the field this season with 85 receptions, 1,013 yards and seven touchdowns after the first 10 games, but one of his biggest receptions this year is the $300,000 donation and partnership commitment that he received from Choice Bank.
Adam & Caitlin Thielen Launch Foundation with $100K Donation
September 18th, 2018
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, along with his wife Caitlin, officially launched the Thielen Foundation by announcing a partnership with the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in its Behavioral Unit.
Vikings WR Adam Thielen Hosts Inaugural Youth Football Camp
June 24th, 2018
Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen hosted his inaugural youth football camp at the TCO Performance Center on June 24. The camp included one-on-one football instruction and focused on character development, leadership and sportsmanship.
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