Wilson said he's blessed to be in a position where he can impact so many young lives and he's humbled by being named as one of four Red Wings Game Changers.
"It's humbling because I don't think we do this work for accolades, we do it for the impact," Wilson said. "Any time you are recognized for the work, it gives you an opportunity to pause and briefly reflect on how blessed you are to be in a position to make a positive impact.
"I realize to be in a position where you can literally change someone's life, even if it's one person, that's powerful. So it's a blessing to be able to impact youth and communities. And opportunities like this give you a chance to briefly pause, reflect on that and then get back to work."
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Wilson said the Game Changers series can become a significant tool in creating sustained change in metro Detroit and beyond.
"I think what the Red Wings are doing with the Game Changers is powerful because the Red Wings are part of this community," he said. "It shows they recognize those on the ground making an impact on a daily basis, and I think that's powerful because the Red Wings deal with influencer brands every day.
"Athletes are influencers, and the Red Wings are recognizing a different group of influencers. I think when these two different types of influencers can come together, that's where additional change can happen and we can take change to the next level."
As a Game Changers honoree, Wilson will join Stephens, Sweeney and Roberson in being celebrated at the Red Wings' game this Thursday at Little Caesars Arena where each honoree will receive a personalized jersey, a Game Changers plaque and a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice.
For more information on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, visit BGCSM.org or call 248-473-1400 and for more information on the Red Wings' Black History Month initiatives, visit
DetroitRedWings.com/Equality
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