Minneapolis/St. Paul (Nov. 1, 2011) The Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation's Operation Minnesota Heroes Month, presented by the Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation and POPP Communications, begins a month-long focus on honoring, serving and recognizing Minnesota's troops and military veterans.

For this year's Operation Military Heroes Month, the FastBreak Foundation will be unveiling a new event. On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Foundation will host Camp Ripley Military Appreciation Day for soldiers, families and employees of Camp Ripley near Little Falls, Minn., from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day will include lunch and beverages, families connecting with their soldiers in Kuwait and kids activities. The event will culminate with a concert by Good for Gary, a Twin Cities cover band that specializes in current and past dance hits. The Timberwolves Dancers and mascot Crunch will also be in attendance.

On Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., the Timberwolves organization will host local Purple Heart recipients and returning troops for the Foundation's annual "Give Thanks" event at SEVEN Steakhouse in Minneapolis. Timberwolves staff will serve a Thanksgiving-style meal to their special guests as a way of thanking them for their service to our country.

The Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation provides and supports hands-on programs that positively impact Minnesota youth. Through giving, education and basketball opportunities, the Foundation enables young people to make responsible decisions, contribute to their futures, and experience lifelong memories. In the past year, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation and the Minnesota Lynx Foundation have combined to impact 2,028 organizations with $750,000 in in-kind donations, 60,000 Tickets for Kids donations, 4,226 volunteer hours, 45 Heroes in the Making on-court presentations, and fourteen $5,000 grants.

Contact information:

Mike Cristaldi, Minnesota Timberwolves, (612) 673-8405, cristaldi@timberwolves.com

Dan Bell, Minnesota Timberwolves, (612) 673-1603, bell@timberwolves.com

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