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The Full Newsroom ArchiveVikings’ Adam Thielen distributes 200 Thanksgiving meals to St. Paul families
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Read Full StoryVikings’ Adam Thielen distributes 200 Thanksgiving meals to St. Paul families
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
Read Full StoryA new hope: Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen helps celebrate renovated weight room
Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen and his foundation funded a major renovation of Austin High School's weight room, leading to upgraded facilities, new training programs, and scholarship opportunities.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation unveils renovated weight room at Austin High School
The Thielen Foundation unveiled a fully renovated weight room at Austin High School Tuesday, delivering on a promise to support southeast Minnesota student-athletes.
Read Full StoryAPS cuts ribbon on refurbished weight room funded by Thielen Foundation
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen helped pay for and unveil a renovated weight room for local athletes.
Read Full StoryVikings Returning Adam Thielen to Minnesota in Trade with Carolina Panthers
Minnesota's own — and the man who ranks third on the Vikings receptions leaderboard — is coming home. The Vikings have executed a trade with the Carolina Panthers to acquire wide receiver Adam Thielen, the team announced Wednesday.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation unveils sensory room at Masonic Children’s Hospital
Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and his wife, Caitlin, spoke with FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich about the Thielen Foundation unveiling a new sensory room at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital for junior patients called 'Thielen Foundation Explore More Room.'
Watch VideoC.J. Ham Interview with FOX News at UNRL Celebrity Softball Game
C.J. Ham talks about the Ham Family Scholarship, the dynamic on the softball field with his teammates and supporting great causes at the UNRL Celebrity Softball Game.
Watch VideoC.J. Ham Hosting 2025 UNRL Celebrity Softball Game for Great Causes
C.J. Ham is heading back to the dugout. The Vikings fullback once again is hosting the annual UNRL Celebrity Softball Game, which will benefit the Ham Family Scholarship Fund and additional nonprofits.
Read Full StoryBrooklyn Park’s youth to benefit from $100K teen center donation
Brooklyn Park received a major boost in support of its youth, thanks to a generous $100,000 donation announced on Jan. 6. The contribution comes from a partnership between the Minnesota CHILL Foundation and the Thielen Foundation, two organizations dedicated to empowering young people.
Read Full StoryUNRL & Carolina Panthers 2024 WPMOY Nominee, Adam Thielen, to Give Back to Communities in North Carolina & Minnesota for the Holidays
Contributions to benefit Crisis Assistance Ministry, Mallard Creek High School, Brooklyn Park (MN), V3 Sports (MN), & Thielen's Panthers Teammates to spread Holiday Cheer.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation gives back to Minnesota
The Thielen Foundation is hard at work this holiday season, with some of the Thielen family back in Minnesota to help. Caitlin Thielen was in town recently to help volunteers wrap gifts for Salvation Army families.
Watch VideoThis Adam Thielen interview ended with a huge twist!
Panthers Wide Receiver Adam Thielen gets a huge surprise when his episode of Cart Talk is crashed by his family to tell him he's the team's 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen helps Como Park renovate its weight room
He may not play for the Vikings any longer, but Adam Thielen is still giving back to Minnesota.
Watch VideoCJ Ham to Host 2024 UNRL Celebrity Softball Game
Adam Thielen is no longer a Viking, but his impact on the Twin Cities community remains strong. Thielen is joining forces with a former teammate for two worthy causes.
Read Full StoryQ&A with Adam Thielen: Former Vikings receiver gives back to Minnesota, has ‘no hard feelings’ about departure
Former Vikings star Adam Thielen spoke with the Star Tribune about finding peace after a frustrating split from the team and Kirk Cousins following him to the NFC South.
Read Full StoryVikings FB CJ Ham to host Thielen’s charity softball game at CHS Field
The annual charity softball game to benefit the foundation of Minnesota native and former Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will return to the home of the St. Paul Saints again this spring.
Read Full StoryFive Brooklyn Center student-athletes receive Thielen scholarships
Five student-athletes at Brooklyn Center High School received Thielen Foundation scholarships last week. The Thielen Foundation gives $1,000 scholarships to students, youth teams, and high school teams at partnering schools in the Twin Cities every year.
Read Full StoryRed Lake’s new weight room signifies holistic investment in athletes, community
Red Lake recently opened up a spacious new weight room funded in large part by a generous grant from the Thielen Foundation, and the new gym is a big hit.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation and partners help provide merry Christmas for Salvation Army families
For the sixth consecutive year, Thielen provided Christmas gifts for Twin Cities families served by The Salvation Army, on behalf of the Thielen Foundation and its partners.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen nominated for 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen was chosen as the team's nominee for the NFL's 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.
Read Full StoryPanthers wide receiver helps upgrade Charlotte high school through foundation
On Monday night, Thielen, his wife Caitlin, and their Thielen Foundation hosted their first-ever 'TopGolf Classic' in Charlotte. All proceeds from the event will help upgrade the weight rooms for all students and athletes at Harding University High School.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Holds Highly-Anticipated Youth Football Camp in Detroit Lakes
The Thielen Foundation brought its highly-anticipated youth football camp to Detroit Lakes on Saturday, the first time that the camp has been held in Detroit Lakes.
Read Full StoryHitman’s Homer Helps Vikings Defense Claim 2023 Thielen Foundation Softball Game
Harrison Smith 'pinch-hit' for former Vikings teammate Adam Thielen Wednesday night, hosting the annual Thielen Foundation Charity Softball Game, and Team Defense took home this year's crown with a 12-9 win over Team Offense at CHS Field.
Read Full StoryHarrison Smith to Host Thielen Foundation Charity Softball Game
Harrison Smith will be pinch-hitting next month for a friend and great cause. The Vikings safety is stepping in to host the Thielen Foundation Charity Softball Game May 31 at CHS Field.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation will continue work in Minnesota despite release from Vikings
Adam Thielen's philanthropy work in Minnesota will continue, even though his 10-season run with the Vikings has come to an end.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Surprises Resilient 8-Year-Old with Super Bowl Tickets
Devin Dee is working to overcome hurdles in his life, and those efforts have been recognized by Vikings WR Adam Thielen.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen: 2022 Vikings Community Man of Year & Walter Payton NFL Man of Year Nominee
Adam Thielen is the community. He's also the 2022 Minnesota Vikings Community Man of the Year and nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.
Read Full StoryVikings players and Thielen Foundation help Salvation Army serve Thanksgiving meals
For the fifth year, the Salvation Army is partnering with Adam and Caitlin Thielen via the Thielen Foundation to provide 2,000 Thanksgiving turkeys to Minnesota families in need.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Pledges One Million Dollar Gift to be Shared by Eight Minnesota-Based Non-Profit Organizations
Thielen Foundation is pledging a one million dollar donation which will be shared between eight different Minnesota-based non-profit organizations.
Read Full Story5 NFL players who have been vocal about their support for mental health
Many NFL players are also known for being extremely charitable in addition to being superstar athletes. They often speak out about their support for various causes, using their large social platforms to raise awareness for the ones they are most passionate about.
Read Full StoryThe Hometown Kid: Vikings WR Adam Thielen’s bond with Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota will never forget native son Adam Thielen. But Thielen hasn't forgotten his hometown, either. Learn more about Adam's journey to the NFL!
Read Full StoryVikings receiver Adam Thielen helps give Humboldt High School an impressive makeover
In the middle of the newly renovated weight room funded by the Thielen Foundation, a handful of student athletes shed light on their personal experiences.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen Launches Limited Edition ‘First Down Flakes’ Cereal
Detroit Lakes native and Minnesota Viking wide receiver Adam Thielen has teamed up with Hy-Vee for an exclusive new cereal created in partnership with Thielen and the Thielen Foundation.
Read Full StoryMinnesota Vikings Receiver Adam Thielen Hosts Youth Camp For Kids
Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen brought his youth camp to the Rustad Recreation Center in West Fargo. The Detroit Lakes native gave one-on-one instruction in football skills and drills to help them improve their game.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Unveils New Workout Space at Hospital’s Mental Health Unit
Vikings receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin took in the renovation for the first time, along with media members and Thielen Foundation corporate partners. The looks on their faces revealed just how far the room had come.
Read Full StoryWalk-Off Homer Lifts Offense at Thielen Foundation Softball Game
Nearly 30 of Adam Thielen's teammates participated in the game, hosted at CHS Field, to help raise money for Thielen Foundation's mission of supporting youth and various populations in need.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation hosts charity softball game
The Thielen Foundation held a charity softball game at CHS Field on Tuesday. FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell was at the event to take in the homeruns live in person.
Watch VideoAdam Thielen Hoping to Knock Charity Softball Game Out of the Park
Vikings fans will have a unique opportunity to see their favorite NFL players on a baseball diamond. Adam Thielen and several of his teammates will switch sports on the evening of Tuesday, May 31, for the Thielen Foundation Charity Softball Game.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen’s foundation to provide grant for new Humboldt fitness center
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.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Benefiting 11 Minnesota Nonprofits with $375K Donation
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.
Read Full Story2021 Thanksgiving meals in the Twin Cities and beyond
The first Salvation Army Thanksgiving meals distribution occurred Tuesday morning at The Salvation Army's Central service center in Northeast Minneapolis.
Watch VideoFor the first time in three years, Brooklyn Center football is playing under the lights in 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.
Read Full StoryMinnesota’s Adam Thielen Named Week 2 NFLPA Community MVP
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.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Returns Friday Night Lights to Brooklyn Center
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.
Read Full StoryMatterbox Initiative Helping to Feed Kids, Promote Fitness
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.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Launches Fundraiser to Return Friday Night Lights to Brooklyn Center
Thielen Foundation is helping Brooklyn Center High School re-light its stadium for evening games.
Read Full StoryGetting Open: Thielen Foundation Addressing Overlooked Mental Health of Youth
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.
Read Full StoryAided by current and former Vikings, Cooper High unveils new weight training facility
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.
Read Full StoryVikings in the Community: Team Spreads Holiday Cheer Throughout Twin Cities
Through the Thielen Foundation, Adam and his wife, Caitlin, along with sons Asher and Hudson, sponsored five St. Paul-area families for the holidays.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation helping donate turkeys to families in need
Adam and Caitlin Thielen and the Thielen Foundation are partnering with Jennie-O Turkey to donate 2,000 turkeys to Minnesota families in need.
Read Full StoryJennie-O partners with football star Thielen’s turkey giveaway
Player's foundation helps to provide 2,000 birds to Salvation Army this year.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation to provide money, equipment to help three organizations hit hard by COVID-19, riot damage
Vikings receiver and his wife want to make a difference donating money, equipment.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation donates $100,000 to Minnesota COVID-19 relief efforts
Adam Thielen will also participate in radiothon on Thursday April 9th.
Read Full StoryVikings wide receiver Adam Thielen blesses five families
For the third year in a row, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin helped provide a merry Christmas for families served by The Salvation Army.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation focuses efforts on mental health and behavioral unit at M-Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
Vikings Wide Receiver Adam Thielen and his wife Caitlin Thielen started the Thielen Foundation back in 2018. One of their missions with it focuses on mental health and the behavioral unit M-Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.
Read Full StoryAdam and Caitlin Thielen Team Up With Jennie-O Turkey Store to Donate 1,000 Turkeys
Jennie-O Turkey Store has partnered with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen; his wife, Caitlin; and the Thielen Foundation to provide 1,000 turkeys to Minnesota families in need this Thanksgiving season.
Read Full StoryAdam Thielen hosts fundraiser at Top Golf
Vikings wide receiver held a fundraiser with his wife Caitlin Thielen for the Thielen Foundation.
Watch VideoAdam and Caitlin Thielen’s foundation launches program to reward academic success with athletic equipment
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.
Read Full StoryVikings Teammates Hit Home Runs to Support Thielen Foundation
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.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation Looks To Grow With Fargo’s Help
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.
Read Full StoryCaribou Coffee Catches the Adam Thielen Dream
Caribou Coffee and Adam Thielen of the Minnesota Vikings have partnered over a pair of custom cleats and to help community kids.
Read Full StoryThielen Foundation receives $300,000 donation, partnership commitment from Choice Bank
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.
Read Full StoryAdam & Caitlin Thielen Launch Foundation with $100K Donation
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.
Read Full StoryVikings WR Adam Thielen Hosts Inaugural Youth Football Camp
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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