The Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner celebrated her 32nd birthday in a Russian prison on October 18. The 2014 WNBA champ is stuck in Russia since February after vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil were found in her luggage. Griner was detained for months before being sentenced to nine years in the Russian prison. To mark her birthday, the WNBA, BG’s wife Cherelle, her friends, colleagues, and family have launched the #WeAreBG social campaign to remind her that she has not been forgotten.

Recently, LeBron James’ athlete empowerment brand ‘Uninterrupted’ supported the campaign, vowing to not rest until Brittney Griner returns home. The Los Angeles Lakers star has spoken openly on numerous occasions in support of Griner’s return since she was first detained by the Russian authorities.

LeBron James’ brand supports Griner’s return

The LeBron James-led campaign video was posted on the brand’s official Twitter account. The caption of the tweet read, “We are not UNINTERRUPTED without #BrittneyGriner. It’s time to BRING HER HOME. #WeAreBG. Today marks eight months of her Wrongful Detention. BG – we have not forgotten you, and we will not rest until you’re home.”

Further, the video featured the song “I see America” by Joy Oladokum in the background. The footage suggested that it has been eight months since Griner had been unlawfully detained in Russia. In addition, the campaign visual featured a message from Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle. She felt every minute of the horrifying seven months without BG.

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Cherelle also thanked the Joe Biden Administration for making the efforts to secure Griner’s release. BG’s wife expressed her gratitude to all the friends, families, and leaders who continue to support their cause of bringing Griner home. The campaign urged the people to share encouraging words in support of Brittney Griner, reminding the WNBA star that she is not alone during the most emotional phase of her life.

Brittney Griner will face the appeal hearing soon

The 8x WNBA all-star applied for an appeal hearing after being sentenced to nine years in prison under drug possession and smuggling charges. The appeal is scheduled for October 25. The hearing will define Griner’s fate as she fears being forced to work in labor camps.

If the court finalizes the order, BG would be sent to the infamous Russian penal colonies to serve her sentence. However, her family and the government are doing all they can for Griner’s safe release from Russia.

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Hopefully, Brittney Griner will get to see the faces of her loved ones soon. It is heartening to see the support from LeBron James through his brand Uninterrupted.