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 from Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester 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.”
“Our heartfelt thanks go out to The New England Patriots Foundation, NWN Carousel and Intel who have partnered with us at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester to provide our members this incredible opportunity. Your dedication to supporting Boston’s youth and allowing us to be on the cutting edge of this educational tool is truly amazing. Together, 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.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester
Established in 1974, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) is dedicated to making a positive impact on the youth and families of the Dorchester community and beyond. Inside BGCD’s three clubhouses is a place for Dorchester’s young people to learn, explore talents, play, and make friends. A beacon of hope, BGCD is known for welcoming and connecting young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success. Today, as always, members between ages five and 18 have access to 200+ activities for just $5 a year. https://bgcdorchester.org/
