We are dedicated to education, children's health, and fighting poverty, empowering today's youth to embrace a “why not you?” attitude. 🤝
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The Why Not You Foundation is excited to announce that @ciara has joined our board of directors and brings her dedication to empower girls and young women.
Read more: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2017…
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.@DangeRussWilson and @Ciara presented this $2.7 million check to the @seattlechildren #ImmunoHeroes campaign earlier today.
It’s a joy to be a part of this campaign every year✨ Thank you to all @Safeway customers and employees who helped make this happen! #WhyNotYou #WhyNotUs
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The Why Not You Foundation is going gold today with @seattlechildren to raise money and awareness for cancer research. In recognition of #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, we invite you to help us honor and celebrate children everywhere who have faced cancer: seattlechildrens.org/goesgol…
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@DangeRussWilson dishing out high fives & autographs at @Seahawks practice today. We'd say it was a productive visit. #WhyNotYou @omaze
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Amazing day yesterday with Ciara, Kristian and his family in Philadelphia. At 1 years old, he is a fighter.
#FightKristian
#WhyNotYou
#LevelUpAgainstCancer
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Congratulations to our founder @DangeRussWilson for being recognized as the 2021 Walter Payton @NFL Man of the Year! This prestigious award honors his dedication to social good and social justice, and his mission of empowering today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders. #WPMOY
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Be @DangeRussWilson 's VIP! Get sideline passes, VIP seats, a high-5 from him out of the tunnel! Support our cause: bit.ly/2fDmczF
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.@DangeRussWilson and @WhyNotYouFDN awarded $100,000 in scholarships to eight graduating high school students. 🎓
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Congratulations to @SeattleFriends for a very successful virtual "Inspiring Greatness" event over the weekend. Through the generosity of donors, well over $600K was raised to continue the great work that FOC does to support the youth in our community!
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Have you heard about @DangeRussWilson and @Ciara’s new picture book? ✨
‘WHY NOT YOU?’
This book is here to inspire young readers to see the value in themselves, be brave, and go after their BIGGEST DREAMS! 💛 Grab a copy today! penguinrandomhouse.com/books…
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You guys are our heroes. Thank you, McRae & Anthony, for letting us spend some time with you this week! 💛
@seattlechildren | @DangeRussWilson @ciara | #WhyNotYou
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Excited to officially announce our partnership with @MetGrill! In honor of #3, The Met donates 3% of gift card sales to #WhyNotYouFdn.
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Congratulations to @DangeRussWilson & @ciara for being honored with this year’s Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award from @SeattleSC! From everyone at the @WhyNotYouFdn, thank you for your long-standing commitment to supporting the Seattle community and empowering our youth.💛
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We had a blast with @dangerusswilson @ciara last week surprising the inaugural class of students at @wnyacademy to celebrate the end of the first semester!✨
The surprise included gifts for the students and the unveiling of the new school mascot and logo: the Lion! #WhyNotYou
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#WPMOYChallenge Wilson 🙌
.@DangeRussWilson needs your votes!
Continue to tweet using #WPMOYChallenge + Wilson to help him win a contribution to a charity of his choice. 🙌
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Join the league of #ImmunoHeroes!
On your way to celebrate Independence Day, stop by a participating @Safeway @Albertsons store and BE A HERO by donating what you can at the checkstand!
Your donation will help fund lifesaving treatment for kids with cancer at @seattlechildren.
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Our online holiday auction ends TOMORROW at 11:59pm. From items signed by @DangeRussWilson, @ciara and @macklemore, to Russ’ cleats from #MyCauseMyCleats, to a limited edition bottle of whiskey... only 2 days left!
Auction link: qtego.net/qlink/whynotyou
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Our Founders @DangeRussWilson & @ciara toured the @Wnyacademy and met some students and families ahead of its opening this Fall.
As an extension of the @WhyNotYouFdn, the school is on a mission to inspire tomorrow’s leaders to lead with a #WhyNotYou attitude.
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Happy #GivingTuesday! Let’s continue to celebrate @DangeRussWilson 30th birthday as we raise money to support and empower our youth😊.
To donate, head to the following link: m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?pa…
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Congratulations @UnitedWay and our founders @DangeRussWilson @ciara for a successful #LiveUnited campaign, raising funds to build stronger, more equitable communities where everyone can thrive.
Learn more about United Way's efforts here: unitedway.org/our-impact/
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Let’s celebrate @DangeRussWilson big 3-0🎉 Whether it is $3, $33 or whichever amount you think, we would love your support!
Help us motivate, empower, and inspire kids to believe in themselves.🙌
Link to donate: facebook.com/donate/22960676…
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We’ve now had 2 weeks of virtual @seattlechildren visits ✨ though we wish we could visit in person, we are thankful to meet you online. Parker, Griffin, Lee, and Mustapha, keep dreaming BIG🙌 you guys are an inspiration!
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Today we celebrate you, @DangeRussWilson 🙌 We thank you for who you are and for inspiring kids all around the world! Happy birthday 🎊
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We are excited to partner with @UnitedWay in the #LiveUnited initiative to help communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our founder @DangeRussWilson and @ciara are serving as co-chairs!
Follow this link to learn more: unitedway.org/get-involved/l…
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Alongside founders @DangeRussWilson and @ciara, we are proud to announce the 1st @wnyacademy in WA State! Opening Fall 2021, this tuition-free charter public high school will increase access to high-quality education for systemically underserved students: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2020…
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Today we celebrate you @DangeRussWilson! Happy birthday😊. May you continue to empower and change the lives of many!
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You can now bid on @DangeRussWilson’s game-worn 2022 #MyCauseMyCleats cleats to support @TheVFoundation's mission to propel Victory Over Cancer®.
Learn More & Bid: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2022…
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Smiles all around☺️ we love Tuesday visits to @seattlechildren
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We want to wish a happy birthday to this incredible woman, @ciara! Keep inspiring the world 🌟🌎
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Excited about partnering w/ @GoodManBrand to help save & promote Education for Inner City kids lives by donating $3 for each item sold!
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Have you checked out our online auction yet?
The auction ends on July 2nd at
6 PM PST. All proceed directly benefit @seattlechildren pediatric
cancer immunotherapy research 🙏
⛓ qtego.net/qlink/whynotyou
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We got a message from @DangeRussWilson for y’all. Let’s all hangout this Friday at @TMobilePark as the @Mariners host @RaysBaseball for #WhyNotYou night! If you purchase your ticket through this link: mlb.com/mariners/tickets/spe… a portion of your purchase will benefit us!
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Congratulations to our founders, @DangeRussWilson & @ciara, on being included in the 2021 Hello! Kind List.
Learn more: hellomagazine.com/celebritie…
#WhyNotYou #HelloToKindness @hellomag
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Special Saturday at @SeattleChildren with these two superheroes ⭐️. Isaac & Isabelle, keep shining bright. #WhyNotYou
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Enter to win 4 @Seahawks tickets & signed @DangeRussWilson gear. Purchase a golf ball in our 🚁 Drop event at the #WCI tomorrow (Link in bio)
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Proud to announce our partnership with @CenturaHealth to contribute $500,000 annually to local and regional non-profit orgs that share our passions. On Monday, we awarded our 1st of many grants ($100,000) to support @collegetrack!
Learn more: whynotyoufdn.org/
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This is the last week to vote for @DangeRussWilson as your Walter Payton Man of The Year nominee for @Nationwide's Charity Challenge.
Just tweet "#WPMOYChallenge Wilson" to help Russell win up 25K for the @WhyNotYouFdn. RT's count as votes!
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We were thrilled to be a part of the 2019 #WeDay Washington! This year @ciara gave the #WhyNotYou Leadership Award to two outstanding students. Congratulations Sean and Vivian! 😊
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Proceeds from all sales to benefit the @WhyNotYouFDN Available for purchase here: whynotyoufndshop.org/product…
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Congratulations to our founders, @DangeRussWilson @ciara, for publishing their first children’s picture book… A powerful extension of their larger mission, written to uplift the youngest readers and encourage them to pursue their wildest dreams. WHY NOT YOU? ✨
I’m so excited to share that @Ciara and I will be publishing our first book for kids next spring.
WHY NOT YOU? has awesome illustrations by @Jessiedrawz and will be on sale from @randomhousekids in March 2022.
You can pre-order it now! bit.ly/3khUUQg
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@DangeRussWilson and @ciara recently visited Friends of the Children to spread some holiday cheer. During their visit, Russell and Ciara spoke about having hope, never giving up, and achieving your dreams. The Why Not You Foundation is proud to partner with @SeattleFriends!
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So inspiring. Thank you for this @Seahawks ✨
.@DangeRussWilson has impacted us all. 🌟
Seattle celebrities, community leaders, and others personally impacted by Russell's efforts congratulate him on the 2020 #WPMOY Award.
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Happy Birthday, @DangeRussWilson! We are thankful for your leadership and growing desire to positively impact those around you ✨ #WhyNotYou
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Truly amazing seeing @ciara and @KELLYROWLAND sing Christmas carols to the beautiful patients at @seattlechildren. We hope you have a happy holiday season! #WhyNotYou
To make a year-end donation click the link 👉 bit.ly/2ljGL6a
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Today is the final day to bid on @DangeRussWilson’s #MyCauseMyCleats from the @Seahawks win last week versus the @49ers! 100% of the proceeds from the auction benefit us!
Link to bid: qtego.net/qlink/whynotyou
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We’d like to thank all of the nurses in our communities who are working hard to keep us safe both during this challenging time and on a regular basis. Thank you for all you do! Happy #NationalNursesDay 👩⚕️👨⚕️
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Thanks to @luvofoods and @juicepresstweet Seattle we were able to donate and deliver 600 meals and 400 juices to the families and mentors at @SeattleFriends! The world needs us all! #WhyNotYou
Read more: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2020…
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Today is #Juneteenth, marking the anniversary of Black freedom in the United States. Join us in celebration of emancipation at an in-person or virtual event near you!
Follow this link for Juneteenth resources or to find an event: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2021…
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Thank you to all who joined us and @DangeRussWilson @ciara at the grand opening party for @thehouseoflrc in University Village! It was a wonderful night of celebration and shopping with meaningful conversations about the community impact each purchase holds.
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Congratulations, @ciara on the launch of @LITAbyCiara ✨
We agree… Love. Is. The. Answer.
All #LITAbyCiara products are made with love, meaning our products and packaging are sustainably sourced and give back 3% of sales
to the @WhyNotYouFdn which supports programs that directly empower girls and young women.
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Our afternoon with @ciara was the medicine we all needed. Thank you for inspiring patients at @ChildrensNatl to always follow their dreams 💙
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Thank you @DangeRussWilson, @ciara and @College_Success (CSF) for an unforgettable night at the "Dream Big: Anything is Possible" dinner to raise funds for CSF & the @Wnyacademy.
Learn more about our partnership to set Seattle students up for success: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/russ…
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Happy Birthday, @ciara. Wishing you a bright day as you shine a light on kids in our community! ❤️
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‘Tis the season to spread holiday cheer! @DangeRussWilson and @Ciara paid a special visit to kids at @ChildrensColo #SeacrestStudios.
Happy holidays from us at the Why Not You Foundation!
It’s my favorite time of the year because you get to spread good cheer! @ChildrensColo @DangeRussWilson ❤️🎄
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Exclusive “Let Russ Cook” aprons and The Untold Story wine are now available at @Safeway and @Albertsons and online at the @BetzWine website. Proceeds will directly benefit our commitment to @UnitedWay’s Ride United program.
Visit whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2020… to learn more!
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Congratulations to our founder @DangeRussWilson on receiving the #BartStarrAward! This award is presented each year to the player who best exemplifies outstanding character on leadership in the home, on the field and in the community. Read more: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/russ… #WhyNotYou
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Sometimes we must take a leap of faith believing we can make an impact... We have a plan, and our team is #strong. But to cure cancer, we need all of us on it. - @DangeRussWilson
#WhyNoyYou
#WhyNotUs
Read more: seattletimes.com/opinion/rus…
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Wow – the response from our community has been incredible! We’ve just learned that tickets for the May 10th benefit concert have sold out. Thank you for the incredible response in support of greater equity and opportunities for youth, and access to the arts.
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On May 10, 2018 @DangeRussWilson and @ciara are joining forces with @macklemore & @RyanLewis and the Seattle Symphony for a special benefit concert in support of greater equity and opportunities for youth, and access to the arts. Tickets go on sale Friday! bit.ly/2E5LQGq
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Thanks to everyone who came out to @Seahawks training camp this summer! Your support continues to make an impact💪 #WhyNotYou
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.@ciara got a great surprise from a sweet @seattlechildren patient, Lane, at the @BBMAs!
Thank you @enews for making the red carpet special for Ciara! 💛
Read more here: m.eonline.com/news/1037299/w…
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What a great way to end the week. Another inspiring Why Not You Foundation Board meeting in the books!
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Never ever give up sweet Hannah! ⭐️ #WhyNotYou
We love you Hannah! And you are right H...we do have something in common... “We Never Give Up!” ❤️
@SeattleChildren @WhyNotYouFDN @Ciara
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Thank you @Mariners and fans for coming out to support the #WhyNotYou Foundation during Why Not You Night at the park! We had a great time at the game😊
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Here's the video of @DangeRussWilson throwing out the first pitch for #WhyNotYou night at the @Mariners game Friday
m.mlb.com/sea/video/v1130091…
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The @WhyNotYouFDN would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! 2017 was a huge success, thanks to our donors, partners, and sponsors! We could not have done it without your support. Bring on 2018!
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Just a glimpse of our time on stage during #WeDay “...we want you guys to know that you inspire us” - @Ciara
@WeMovement
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Great time spent with Moms and kids at the Children’s Bureau in L.A. Happy #MothersDay to all moms out there!
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Introducing @DangeRussWilson's cleats for this year's #MyCauseMyCleats initiative. These one-of-a-kind cleats honor the students at @Wnyacademy and were designed by the talented Stevie Shao.
Now available in our online auction: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/my-c…
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It was a pleasure to recognize two outstanding youth with the Washington Youth Leadership award today at #WEDay Thank you Jaden and Alina for being an inspiration to us!
@wemovement | #WhyNotYou
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Thank you @PlayersTribune for helping #WNYPassThePeace !
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Tune in tonight on @espn at 7 PM EST/4PM PST to watch @ciara host the Sports Humanitarian Awards as she recognizes those in the sports industry who make a positive impact on society. #WhyNotYou
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Another edition of #FacesofWhyNotYou coming your way. This time, we are switching it up and highlighting one of our Board Members: Harry Wilson, @hbproductions83. Read on to learn more about Harry and his role with the #WhyNotYou Foundation: whynotyoufdn.org/faces-of-wn…
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Cooper is a champ! He suffered from Kawakaki disease and kidney failure and is staying strong💪.
Cooper had a chance to meet his favorite player @DangeRussWilson yesterday after practice! Read more about his story here: kawasakikidsfoundation.org/a…
@KawasakiKidsFou
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READ THIS ⬇️
Over the years, @DangeRussWilson has accomplished so many incredible things to serve our community.
A 🧵 on these projects, campaigns and more:
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Today we are grateful to all of our military personnel for the sacrifices you have made for our freedom. #MemorialDay
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Congratulations to our founder @DangeRussWilson for being named one of Earth's Mightiest Athletes, @Marvel's Captain America!
Full Story: marvel.com/articles/culture-…
#EarthsMightiestAthletes
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Wonderful day spreading holiday cheer with @ciara, @PrestonPohl, @amazon and patients at @seattlechildren. Thank you Amazon for the special gifts! 😊
Read more here: whynotyoufdn.org/latest/2018…
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