WNBA Chicago Sky

Chicago Sky Announce Horizon Therapeutics as Official Biotech Partner

Published on May 9, 2022 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


CHICAGO - The Chicago Sky and Horizon Therapeutics today announced that they have entered into a multi-year partnership, making Horizon the Official & Exclusive Biotech Partner of the Chicago Sky.

Along with a full package of marketing and community assets, the focal point of this multi-year partnership will revolve around the baseline brand placement, the first baseline partner in franchise history beginning on Opening Night.

"Horizon Therapeutics has changed lives through purposeful and transformative work in science and we're thrilled to promote the company's work through this groundbreaking partnership," Sky CEO and President Adam Fox said. "The Sky organization is fortunate to have a committed partner to help us broaden interest in the WNBA, to advance social justice campaigns, and create meaningful change in our communities."

"We are proud to partner with the Chicago Sky, an organization that shares our commitment to empowering people in communities throughout the Chicagoland area, home to our U.S. headquarters," said Tim Walbert, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Horizon. "I look forward to building meaningful community initiatives together that advance the understanding and dialogue around pressing societal issues, including education equity and social justice."

Horizon will be a presenting sponsor of the newly unveiled Chicago Sky Basketball Academy, as well as one of twelve presenting sponsors of the Sky's Social Justice Program, Beyond Basketball, which focuses on economic development, youth financial literacy, voting rights and food deserts. The partnership will also include including rehabbing a basketball court in an underserved community each season.

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