Layshia Clarendon to Host Gameday Auction for Former Coach Kevin Morrison
September 2, 2021 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - Today Minnesota Lynx fans can bid on signed, game-worn and new Lynx items in support of guard Layshia Clarendon's former coach and longtime friend, Kevin Morrison.
Morrison was recently diagnosed with Stage 5 Early-Onset Alzheimer's at the age of 47. Morrison and his wife Heather have four young children, including a nine year-old and seven-year old triplets. Morrison was Clarendon's coach at UC Berkeley and the two have remained close through the years.
Bidding begins today at 9 a.m. CT at lynxbasketball.com/auction and will close at the final buzzer of tonight's game versus the Los Angeles Sparks.
The auction will benefit the Morrison Family Fund Grant, established by 4MOM, a charity that provides financial relief for caregivers and their loved ones living with Alzheimer's Disease.
Auction items include:
Signed, game-worn 'Morrison Strong' t-shirt from Layshia Clarendon
Signed, game-worn Layshia Clarendon shoes
(2) team signed basketballs
Signed Lynx coaching staff basketball
(3) signed USA Basketball shorts by Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier
Signed USA Basketball t-shirt by Sylvia Fowles and Napheesa Collier
(2) pairs signed, game-worn shoes by Sylvia Fowles
Signed, game-worn shoes by Napheesa Collier
Signed, new shoes by Aerial Powers
Signed, game-worn shoes by Damiris Dantas
(2) pairs signed, new shoes by Crystal Dangerfield
Signed, new shoes by Bridget Carleton
Signed Rachel Banham jersey
Signed Notre Dame backpack by Kayla McBride, Natalie Achonwa, and Jessica Shepard
Shoes and jerseys from Las Vegas Aces
To bid/purchase and view updates, fans are encouraged to visit lynxbasketball.com/auction throughout the game, which tips at 7:00 p.m. CT.
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