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Kelci Stringer Marks 25 Years, Spotlights Heat-Stroke Institute

8/3/2026

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Kelci Stringer visited the Vikings’ practice site on Aug. 1, 2026, marking 25 years since Korey’s death.
The $100 million wrongful-death suit led her to create the Korey Stringer Institute, which now promotes heat-stroke prevention in 38 states.
Owner Red McCombs refused the $8 million left on Korey’s contract, with relations later improving under Zygi Wilf.
Coach Kevin O’Connell, players Justin Jefferson and Joshua Metellus, and Hall of Famers attended the ceremony.

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Kelci Stringer visited the Vikings’ practice site on Aug. 1, 2026, marking 25 years since Korey’s death.
The $100 million wrongful-death suit led her to create the Korey Stringer Institute, which now promotes heat-stroke prevention in 38 states.
Owner Red McCombs refused the $8 million left on Korey’s contract, with relations later improving under Zygi Wilf.
Coach Kevin O’Connell, players Justin Jefferson and Joshua Metellus, and Hall of Famers attended the ceremony.