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Mystics Auction Raises Over $39,000 for Sullivan Center

September 1, 2009 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Washington Mystics News Release


Washington, D.C- the Washington Mystics, in partnership with corporate partner Sibley Memorial Hospital, held a post-game auction on Sunday, August 30, following the team's 81-75 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. The event raised $39,375 for the Sullivan Center for Breast Health. The Center offers a rare combination of medically sophisticated breast health care and breast cancer treatment, state-of-the-art technology, a warm pleasant environment and streamlined patient-centered experience. In addition, the Mystics moved to third place in the Eastern Conference.

"Once again, Mystics fans demonstrated why they are in fact some of the best fans in the WNBA," Mystics Chief Operating Officer Greg Bibb stated. "Through generosity our second annual auction raised enough money to positively affect the treatment of hundreds of women fighting breast cancer. We are extremely appreciative to all who participated and we look forward to an even bigger and better auction in 2010."

Items auctioned included a Washington Mystics team-signed autographed ball, autographed pink jerseys by Marissa Coleman and Crystal Langhorne, an Alex Ovechkin autographed jersey and two tickets to the Georgetown/Duke basketball game.

"Mystics fans and other donors were extremely enthusiastic and generous last night and we are grateful," says Robert L. Sloan, President and Chief Executive Officer at Sibley Memorial Hospital. "We also thank Mystics President and Managing Partner Sheila C. Johnson and John Thompson III, Georgetown basketball coach and his wife Monica, breast cancer survivor and co-founder of the John Thompson III Foundation."

Serving Washington, DC since 1890, Sibley Memorial Hospital is a 328-bed acute care nonprofit hospital. Sibley is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the District of Columbia Department of Health and Human Services. The Hospital's philanthropic activities are conducted by the Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Season tickets for the 2009 and 2010 seasons as well as group tickets 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.

The Washington Mystics organization is dedicated to providing affordable entertainment, serving as an impactful community partner and maintaining accessibility to positive female role models. Supported by passionate fans, the Mystics are elite, hardworking athletes continually striving to win a Championship.

For additional media information, please contact Ketsia Colimon in the Mystics Public Relations Office at 202-266-2200.

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The following is the list of items that were available for the Washington Mystics post game auction:

1

Autographed Lisa Leslie Sparks jersey

2

Autographed Temeka Johnson rookie shoes

3

Delisha Milton-Jones USA Basketball shoes

4

Autographed Luke Walton Jersey

5

Two tickets to the Georgetown/Duke basketball game

6

Autographed Georgetown University basketball

7

Autographed John Thompson III basketball

8

Two tickets to a Wizards game and an autographed jersey

9

Autographed Lisa Leslie Mystics jersey with signed picture

10

Two Amtrak tickets to NYC for the September 13 Mystics vs. Liberty game (includes tickets to the game, swag bag and lunch with GM Angela Taylor)

11

Autographed 2009 WNBA All-Star Basketball

12

Autographed Mystics Go Green, Go Red, BHA and WNBA Basketballs

13

Autographed and framed Alana Beard hand print

14

Bowling pins signed by the Mystics

15

Bowling with a Mystics player at 300 Shady Grove

16

Autographed Alana Beard game-worn 2009 All-Star shoes

17

Have your child bring a Mystics player to school

18

Take a cooking class with a Mystics player

19

Autographed Alana Beard pink Nike shoes

20

Mystics Ball Kid for the day

21

Signed and framed Mystics/ACC picture

22

Lunch or dinner with Marissa Coleman and Crystal Langhorne

23

Become General Manager for the day

24

Alex Ovechkin autographed jersey, stick, puck and rally towel

25

Original painting of President Obama

26

#44 Chasity Melvin autographed jersey

27

#43 Nakia Sanford autographed jersey

28

#33 Bernice Mosby autographed jersey

29

#32 Nikki Blue autographed jersey

30

#25 Monique Currie autographed jersey

31

#24 Kristen Mann autographed jersey

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#22 Matee Ajavon autographed jersey

33

#20 Alana Beard autographed jersey

34

#10 Lindsay Harding autographed jersey

35

#4 Marissa Coleman autographed jersey

36

#1 Crystal Langhorne autographed jersey

37

Autographed 2009 Alana Beard All Star Jersey

38

Alana Beard autographed pictures

39

Mystics shooting shirt signed by the entire team

40

WNBA ball signed by over 20 players

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