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Former Monarch's return to basketball named WNBA's Most Inspirational Moment

August 10, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Sacramento Monarchs News Release


SACRAMENTO, CALIF., August 10, 2006 - The WNBA announced that former Monarchs guard Edna Campbell's triumphant return to the court on August 13, 2002, after a battle with breast cancer, has been chosen by the fans as the WNBA's Most Inspirational Moment. The WNBA's Greatest Moments Presented by AOL.com program was launched during the WNBA All-Star Game on July 12 and fans have had the chance to log on to www.aol.com/wnba to vote for their favorite moments in the WNBA's 10-year history.

Almost immediately after entering the game, in 2002, Campbell scored her first basket on a fast break that was truly inspirational. "Of course I am honored with this recognition," said Campbell. "That moment impacted so many lives inside and outside of the realm of basketball."

There is a winner from four different categories including Greatest Shot, Greatest Pass, Greatest Milestone and Greatest Inspirational Moment. The winner from each of these categories will comprise the final ballot, with voting for the top moment running from Wednesday, August 9, through Tuesday, August 23. The winner will be announced during halftime of ESPN2's telecast of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday, August 30.

Discussing the possibility of being recognized as having the most significant moment in WNBA history, Campbell said, "My playing career in the WNBA has magnified my ability to touch lives and inspire hope for breast cancer patients all over the world. Just being recognized for that is amazing and not just for me, but for millions of breast cancer survivors."

"Edna Campbell's return to the court following her amazing battle with breast cancer, was one of those moments in your life when time stands still," said Danette Leighton, Vice President of Monarchs Business Operations. "It was and continues to be the most inspirational moment in Sacramento Monarchs history and we are so excited and thankful that the WNBA fans from around the globe agreed."

Be a part of the Monarchs 2006 WNBA Playoff run. For ticket information, please visit the Monarchs website at www.SacramentoMonarchs.com.



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