With these funds, they established a trust to help Wheelock.
Wheelock's ostensible inspiration for such an establishment resulted from his relationship
with Mohegan Indian Samson Occom.
A Twin Cities resident, Wheelock has a long record of extensive public
service to her home state of Minnesota.
Wheelock brings decades of experience in the public,
private, and philanthropic sectors and is a well-respected and sought-after leader and volunteer throughout Minnesota.
Occom became an ordained minister after studying under Wheelock from 1743 to 1747,
and later moved to Long Island to preach to the Montauks.
The Charity School proved somewhat successful,
but additional funding was necessary to continue school's operations, and Wheelock sought the help of friends to raise money.
We are grateful to Lee and his contributions toward advancing McKnight's mission and creating sustainable and
resilient communities throughout Minnesota,” said Pamela Wheelock, interim president.