Inaugural E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation Slam Dunk Contest to Follow Saturday, July 24 Lynx vs. Mercury Game

Tavaris Jackson, Jaymar Johnson, Erin Henderson, Monica Wright and Rodney Williams Among Judges

The Minnesota Lynx are teaming-up with Minnesota Viking player, E.J. Henderson, to host the inaugural E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation Slam Dunk Contest. The event will take place on the Lynx court following this Saturday's Lynx vs. Phoenix Mercury game, approximately at 9:30 p.m. A portion of all proceeds will support the E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation (HYF), a non-profit organization that provides guidance-oriented programs for youth struggling to find purpose and direction.

In attendance as judges will include Vikings players Tarvaris Jackson, Erin Henderson and Jaymar Johnson, along with Lynx rookie Monica Wright and Gopher Men's Basketball players Rodney Williams and Blake Hoffarber. The contest will feature local dunkers and consist of four dunk rounds. Dunk participants will include those featured in NBA Nation's SPRITE Slam Sunk contest at the Taste of Minnesota. All local dunkers are invited to participate.

To enter the contest, packages can be purchased directly by contacting Lynx ticket sales rep Jasmine Carr at 612-673-8412 or carr@lynxbasketball.com. Packages start at $20 and will include a Lynx-Mercury game ticket and voucher for the post-game dunk contest. For more information and ticketing prices, please visit the Lynx website at www.lynxbasketball.com.

Media wishing to cover the dunk contest should contact Lynx public relations coordinator Aaron Seehusen at 612-673-1602 or seehusen@lynxbasketball.com.

About E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation:
The E.J. Henderson Youth Foundation (HYF) is a non-profit organization utilizing a holistic approach to improve the overall well-being of urban youth. HYF's Urban Youth Outreach program provides an opportunity to youth struggling to find purpose and direction. The organization provides guidance-oriented programs that emphasize the importance of having a sound Mind, Body and Soul. For more information about HYF and how to contribute, go to http://www.ejhyf.org.