Brittney Griner Launches Athlete Advocacy Foundation

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Launches Foundation to Support Wrongfully Detained Athletes

Phoenix, AZ — May 15, 2025

WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner has announced the launch of her new foundation, BG Stands Up, dedicated to advocating for and providing legal support to athletes wrongfully detained abroad. The initiative comes nearly two years after Griner’s own harrowing 10-month detention in Russia on drug-related charges, which sparked international outcry before her eventual release in a high-profile prisoner exchange.

Speaking at a press conference in Phoenix, where she plays for the Mercury, Griner emphasized her commitment to helping others facing similar ordeals. 'No athlete should ever have to go through what I did,' she said. 'This foundation is about fighting for justice, raising awareness, and making sure no one is forgotten.'

The BG Stands Up foundation will partner with legal experts, human rights organizations, and former detainees to provide resources for families navigating international crises. Griner’s wife, Cherelle, will serve as a key advisor, drawing from her own experience advocating for Brittney’s release.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert voiced strong support for the initiative, with the leagues pledging an initial $1 million donation. 'Brittney’s courage continues to inspire us all,' Engelbert said.

Griner, who returned to dominant form in the 2024 WNBA season, added that her activism won’t distract from her basketball career. 'I’m here to ball, but I’m also here to make change,' she said with a smile.

For more details, visit BGStandsUp.org.

— ESPN

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