WNBA Washington Mystics

Mystics to Hold Third Annual Breast Health Awareness Auction

Published on July 26, 2010 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Washington, D.C. - Once again, Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Washington Mystics will hold its third annual breast health awareness auction on Sunday, August 1 following the contest featuring the Washington Mystics face the Tulsa Shock. Tip-off is at 4:00 p.m. at Verizon Center. Proceeds of the auction will benefit the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Memorial. Sibley Memorial Hospital is the team's official healthcare provider and the presenting sponsor of the Mystics' Breast Health Awareness Game. Mystics fans are encourage to participate in a pink out by wearing pink clothing to celebrate the day.

In celebration of the Breast Health Awareness Game, the first 5,000 fans to arrive will receive pink bags courtesy of Sibley. Breast cancer survivors will seat in a designated section and will be honored guests at the game, compliments of Sibley and the Mystics. Following the game, fans will have a chance to bid on numerous sports experiences including pink jerseys worn by Washington Mystics. In the last two years, the Mystics have raised over $65,000 for the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Memorial.

Serving Washington, DC since 1890, Sibley Memorial Hospital is a 328-bed acute care nonprofit hospital. Sibley is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and is licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services.

Season and group tickets for the 2010 season are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling the Mystics Sales Office at 1-877-DC-HOOP1 or by visiting the Mystics web site at www.washingtonmystics.com.




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