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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

Life keeps giving you setbacks, but you don’t stop spreading positivity! And to take an example for the same, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark would be a perfect name. The WNBA rookie player who didn’t find her name on the Team USA Olympic roster is having a good time during her season break as she is out there lending her helping hands to social services.

Clark who was recently spotted in a concert along with her teammates is now caught serving the community. A video on X shows the WNBA rookie had a surprise for some school kids. The Fever star was seen distributing Nike backpacks to 350 Des Moines Public School kids.

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As per the communications and public affairs director for the district, Phil Roeder, the supplies distributed will benefit 300 students from Des Moines Public Schools along with 50 students from the local parochial schools. Additionally, as the appearance of Clark was kept a surprise, the students coming into the North High School gymnasium beamed with joy to see the WNBA No. 1 draft pick and took selfies with the rookie to capture the moment.

This move has reinforced that Clark isn’t just a superstar on the court—she’s also a true champion for her community. By giving back to the neighborhood where she grew up, she’s showing just how much she values her biggest supporters. It’s a powerful reminder that greatness extends beyond the game, touching lives and inspiring others.

The post from Keith Murphy of WHO 13 News also suggests that all the credits go to the Caitlin Clark Foundation for the same. However, not most of the people know about this foundation and its aim. Let’s explore that!

The Caitlin Clark Foundation

The Caitlin Clark Foundation is driven by a big heart and a clear mission: to empower young people and their communities through education, better nutrition, and a love for sports. Their aim is to create real change and open up new opportunities where they’re needed the most.

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Since its debut in October 2023, the foundation has been making a significant impact with a range of meaningful campaigns. They’ve introduced initiatives like the Stock Up Campaign, Warm Up Campaign, Gear Up Campaign, and Fuel Up Campaign, each designed to uplift and support Iowa’s youth.

One of their standout efforts is Caitlin Clark’s collaboration with the Coralville Community Food Pantry. Over the past two years, this partnership has raised an impressive $100,000 to help those struggling with food insecurity, demonstrating the foundation’s commitment to making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Clark continues her social services but it’ll be exciting to see how she performs when she hits the court again after her break. The Indiana Fever are set to face off against the Phoenix Mercury on August 16. As a player in the running for Rookie of the Year, Clark is determined to keep up her strong performance and give Angel Reese a run for her money.

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Stay tuned for more such updates and join us in the exciting pilot episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and SEC All-Freshman Team Selection, Silas Demary Jr.