NWN, Intel, and the New England Patriots Foundation Team Up for Boston’s First AI Athletics Day

Boston - November 25, 2024 - The New England Patriots Foundation, NWN Carousel, a leading AI-powered Technology Solutions Provider, and Intel will launch Boston's first AI Athletics Day with students at the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester on Tuesday December 3 at 4:30 pm.

New England Patriots players and other partners will also lead over 40 local youth through interactive activities and AI workshops with the latest generation of AI PCs, which will be donated to the club by NWN Carousel. The activities will include a Relay Race, Pixel Playoff, GenAI Tales, & AI Navigation. At the conclusion of the event, all students will receive certificates declaring them "AI ATHLETES." By investing in digital inclusion, workforce development, and student engagement, NWN Carousel, Intel and the New England Patriots Foundation hope to create a more vibrant, resilient, and prosperous future for all residents of Boston.

"We're teaching the students how to harness the power of AI through the lens of sports while also providing them with access to cutting edge technology," said NWN Carousel President & CEO Jim Sullivan. "We're excited to partner with the New England Patriots Foundation, Intel, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester on this important educational initiative."

"We're excited to partner with NWN Carousel and Intel to provide an opportunity for children at the Dorchester Boys & Girls Clubs to participate in AI Athlete Day," said Josh Kraft, President of the Patriots Foundation. "We understand the importance of providing educational opportunities and believe this program will engage more youth to become interested in STEM fields. We're also happy to support the great team at the Dorchester Boys & Girls Clubs under the leadership of President & CEO, Bob Scannell."

"Our heartfelt thanks go out to the incredible organizations and partners who have come together to make this special event possible. Your generosity and dedication directly impacts the lives of our members at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Thank you for providing this extraordinary opportunity to collaborate and learn together. With your help, we are building a brighter future for our community," Bob Scannell, President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

"It is very exciting bringing such innovative programming to the Dorchester Boys & Girls Club through this partnership. This unique combination of cutting-edge technology and sports is so critical in giving our community access to industries of the future and fostering Black and Brown economic empowerment," Christopher Worrell, Massachusetts State Representative.

NWN Carousel and Intel kicked off AI Athletics Day in the City of Baltimore last summer with an event with the Baltimore Ravens and the Greenmount Recreation Center. See a video reel here.

About the New England Patriots Foundation

Robert Kraft established the New England Patriots Foundation in 1994 as a way to give back to the communities the Patriots call home. The mission of the foundation is to aid individuals and families that are often marginalized in today's society. Through the implementation of year-round programming and support of philanthropic agencies, the foundation is building stronger communities throughout New England. For more information about the New England Patriots Foundation, visit www.patriots.com/community.