Atlanta Dream and Grady Health System Raise $32,500 for Breast Health Awareness
August 22, 2014 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Atlanta Dream News Release
ATLANTA, August 22, 2014 - The WNBA Atlanta Dream raised $32,500 for Grady's Avon Comprehensive Breast Center as part of the team's "Dream Pink" initiatives over the past several weeks. A check for that amount will be presented to Dr. Sheryl Gabram-Mendola, Surgeon-in-Chief at Grady Memorial Hospital and Medical Director of the Avon Breast Center at tonight's Eastern Conference Semifinal Game against the Chicago Sky. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET.
"It is a great honor for the Atlanta Dream organization to partner with Grady's Avon Breast Center to raise funds for such a worthy cause as breast health awareness," said Dream President and General Manager Angela Taylor. "The outpouring of support from around the globe for this year's Dream Pink auction was incredible, and as a result, we are proud to donate over $30,000 to the foundation. We thank all of our Dream fans and supporters for their contributions, which will have a tremendous impact on the lives of many for years to come."
"We are proud to be able to partner with the Atlanta Dream and benefit from their commitment to making a difference in our community. Funds raised through the 'Dream Pink' initiative will help provide hope and care for our patients," said Dr. Gabram-Mendola.
The Dream and Grady partnered to raise funds through a three-part process: a live auction, an on-line auction, and a social media campaign.
The live auction followed the Dream's Aug. 3 "Dream Pink" game against the New York Liberty, and included the team's game-worn pink uniforms as well as unique fan experiences with Dream players. The on-line auction concluded Aug. 15 and included sports memorabilia from various professional and college teams from numerous sports, as well as gifts and prizes from local merchants.
The Dream and Grady also conducted a #DreamDollar social media campaign, asking all fans to donate at least one dollar to the cause.
The total was the most ever raised from the Dream's annual "Dream Pink" initiative.
The "Dream Pink" initiatives were held in conjunction with the WNBA's league-wide Breast Health Awareness program, which focuses on generating awareness and educating women about breast cancer in addition to raising funds for the initiative. This season, the WNBA held Breast Health Awareness Week from July 28-Aug. 3.
Women's National Basketball Association Stories from August 22, 2014
- Vandersloot Assists Sky Past Dream - Chicago Sky
- Atlanta Dream and Grady Health System Raise $32,500 for Breast Health Awareness - Atlanta Dream
- Lynx Forward Maya Moore Named to WNBA All-Defensive Second Team - Minnesota Lynx
- Atlanta Dream's Sancho Lyttle and Angel McCoughtry Named to WNBA All-Defensive First Team - Atlanta Dream
- Phoenix's Sandy Brondello Named WNBA Coach of the Year - WNBA
- Fowles Named to 2014 WNBA All-Defensive Second Team - Chicago Sky
- Record-Setting Griner Named 2014 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year - WNBA
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Atlanta Dream Stories
- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Dream Expand Partnership Centered on Culture, Community and Women's Sports
- Notes: Atlanta Dream 81, New York Liberty 86
- Allisha Gray Named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Second Time in 2025
- Notes: Atlanta Dream 89, Washington Mystics 56
- Postgame Notes: Atlanta Dream 88, Chicago Sky 70
