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People know Helen Darling as a WNBA champion. But the opportunity that changed her life didn’t begin on a basketball court—it began when she finally found herself in a book.
| Month | City | Dates | Activation / Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||
| June | |||
| Las Vegas, NV | 4–6 | Aces Alumni: Courtside | |
| San Francisco, CA | 28 | Valkyries: Courtside | |
| Denver, CO | 30 | NEA RA: Community Activation — Literature Layup Scholars Unlimited · Williams Robert Elem · 2100 N Alcron Way, Denver CO 80238 · 9:30am arrival / 10am start | |
| July | |||
| Denver, CO | 2 | NEA RA: Community Activation — Literature Layup YMCA @ Swansea · 4650 Columbine St., Denver CO 80216 · 9:30am arrival / 10am start | |
| Denver, CO | 3 | NEA RA Meeting: Appearance | |
| Portland, OR | 10 | Judge — Good Game @ PICA Portland Institute for Contemporary Athletics | |
| Las Vegas, NV | 14–16 | Legends Retreat: Courtside | |
| Chicago, IL | 24–26 | WNBA All-Star: Celebrity Poker Game + Community Activation — Boys & Girls Club TBD | |
| August | |||
| August | Portland, OR | 16 | Book Donation / Free Curly Cuts |
| Washington, DC | 25–27 | NEA Filming & Interview | |
| Baltimore, MD | 29 | MetGala: Appearance | |
Discover Helen's captivating collection for young readers
Helen Darling is a passionate author, speaker, and literacy advocate dedicated to empowering children, families, and communities through the transformative power of storytelling and personal development.
Her work spans award-winning children's books, self-care journals, and community programs that uplift and inspire people to live their best lives.
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