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XAVIER RHODES TO HOLD HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPREE FOR WEST SIDE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes will shop at the Mall of America to purchase XBOX consoles, games and speakers to supply all eight Boys and Girls Club locations in the Twin Cities. Rhodes will drop off the gifts at the West St. Paul Boys and Girls Club after shopping from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
What: Xavier Rhodes’ Holiday Shopping Trip
Who: CB Xavier Rhodes
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Al Lenzmeir West Side Boys and Girls Club 291 E Belvidere Street St. Paul, MN 55107
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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C.J. HAM TO HOST GIFT DONATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB FAMILY
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Wednesday, December 19, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Vikings FB C.J. Ham and his wife, Stephanie, will host a family from the Boys and Girls Club at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. Ham will surprise the family with gifts, dinner and a tour of the facility.
What: C.J. Ham’s Gift Donation
Who: FB C.J. Ham
When: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center 2600 Vikings Circle Eagan, MN 55121
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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DALVIN COOK TO HOST COOKING CLASS WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB YOUTH AT EAGAN HY-VEE
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., Vikings RB Dalvin Cook will lead a cooking class at the Eagan Hy-Vee with Vikings Director of Food Service Operations, Geji McKinney. Cook will host 10-15 children from the Twin Cities Boys and Girls Clubs locations.
What: Dalvin Cook’s “Cooking with Dalvin”
Who: RB Dalvin Cook
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Hy-Vee Eagan 1500 Central Park Commons Drive Eagan, MN 55121
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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KYLE RUDOLPH TO HOST CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY HUDDLE AT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MASONIC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph will host his final holiday huddle of the year at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. Rudolph, teammates and Vikings Legends will attend and visit with patients in the lobby and individual rooms. Sleep Number will be distributing pillows and blankets to the kids and their families.
What: Kyle Rudolph’s Christmas Holiday Huddle
Who: TE Kyle Rudolph K Dan Bailey CB Holton Hill T Storm Norton TE David Morgan S George Iloka QB Kyle Sloter LB Eric Wilson TE Cole Hikutini WR Aldrick Robinson WR Laquon Treadwell WR Chad Beebe P Matt Wile S Anthony Harris LB Eric Kendricks DE Tashawn Bower C Pat Elflein T Aviante Collins (*Players subject to change)
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital 2450 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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KYLE RUDOLPH TO HOST “RUDY’S RED EYE EXPRESS” TO NORTH POLE WITH UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MASONIC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Monday, December 17, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph and his wife, Jordan, will host 50 children from the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital for a “flight” to the North Pole. The Christmas celebration will include food, games, reindeers, Santa Claus and his elves.
What: Kyle Rudolph’s “Rudy’s Red Eye Express”
Who: TE Kyle Rudolph
When: Monday, December 17, 2018 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Best Jets International Hanger 711 Eaton Street St. Paul, MN 55107
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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VIKINGS TO PARTICIPATE IN TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, during the daily KFAN broadcast schedule, Vikings players will be in attendance for the Toys for Tots Drive at Mills Fleet Farm in Lakeville.
What: Toys for Tots Drive
Who: T Rashod Hill FB C.J. Ham S Anthony Harris DE Stephen Weatherly
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Rashod Hill) 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (C.J. Ham) 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (Anthony Harris) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Stephen Weatherly)
Where: Mills Fleet Farm 17070 Kenrick Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews are available with each player.
Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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ADAM THIELEN AND THE THIELEN FOUNDATION TO HOST GIFT DONATION FOR SALVATION ARMY’S PATHWAY OF HOPE
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., Vikings WR Adam Thielen and his wife, Caitlin, will host a gift donation through their Thielen Foundation. Thielen will host 10 families from the Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center. The families will spend time with Adam and Caitlin, tour the facility, enjoy a meal and open gifts provided by the Thielens.
What: Thielen Foundation Gift Donation
Who: WR Adam Thielen
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center 2600 Vikings Circle Eagan, MN 55121
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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STEFON DIGGS TO PARTNER WITH CENTURY LINK, VISIT UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MASONIC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WITH TOY DRIVE
Eagan, Minn. (December 17, 2018) – On Tuesday, December 18, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., Vikings WR Stefon Diggs will partner with CenturyLink to visit with patients and their families at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital.
Diggs and CenturyLink will drop toys off at the hospital and will interact with patients and play video games in the CenturyLink Connect area. Prizes will be awarded to the winners, including an autographed Diggs’ jersey and footballs. Diggs will also meet with Quinn McCullough, a patient at Masonic Children’s Hospital. CenturyLink surprised the McCullough family with a technology upgrade, including XBOX Live, tech toys, a tablet and more.
What: Stefon Diggs’ Hospital Visit and Toy Drive
Who: WR Stefon Diggs
When: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital 2450 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454
Media Opp: Video and photo opportunity Media interviews from 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. Contact: Vikings Communications Intern Carly Bonk - [email protected] / 612.718.4093
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