It’s no surprise when you hear about the Seattle Storm working in the community to better programs, whether they be educational, physical fitness related or simply for the beautification of the environment. This week the Storm announced that they will be sponsoring a Storm Into S.T.E.M. School Day. This will be the second year in a row that the Storm hosts this cool event for the youth of Seattle.

Storm President & GM Alisha Valavanis says that it is a very important day in the community. “To open the season with a focus on youth and education in the greater Puget Sound community is a special opportunity. Our players serve as impactful role models and the ‘Storm into S.T.E.M. School Day’ platform aligns with our efforts to continue to support youth in Seattle.” When you think about it, Valavanis has a huge point: which other industry dedicates its pre-season games to a cause? Many are big, flashy celebrations for fans that include tailgating, light shows, fireworks, etc. While all that is so much fun, of course, it does not really help anyone in particular. The fact that the Storm uses this big day to really give back to the community and support local youth is just testament to the WNBA difference—not to mention the quality and character of the Storm.

Washington First Robotics will kick off the preseason celebration with a robotics demonstration featuring several teams of competing students. There will even be activities during the game, including the distribution of a STEM workbook that young fans can take home and enjoy. Tickets to the game are just $10. The Storm is even offering free tickets to parent or teacher chaperones who bring 10 youth with them to the game, which is another wonderful gesture on their part. The Storm is really supporting local youth, their families and especially science and technology in education all in one event. It is the perfect game to introduce young viewers and players to the sport and team as well as to get them excited about science and tech as hobbies and career paths for their future.

To find out more about Storm into STEM and to buy tickets for the event, be sure to visit the Seattle Storm website or to call (206) 217-WNBA (9622). The game will be against the Phoenix Mercury so it should be a great one to see.

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