Sting to celebrate breast cancer survivors and breast health awareness
July 13, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Charlotte Sting News Release
(CHARLOTTE) July 13, 2006, - The Charlotte Sting, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Presbyterian Healthcare have partnered to create Rim of Hope: a celebration of breast cancer survivors and breast health awareness for the Saturday, June 22 Sting game vs. the Phoenix Mercury.
"The goal of Rim of Hope is to celebrate the great women and their loved ones who have survived breast cancer as well as raise awareness of the disease that affects one in every eight women," said LaRita Barber, senior vice president of community relations and player development. "What better way to celebrate good health and promote breast health awareness than at a WNBA game where women are competing at the very top level."
Attendees of the July 22 Rim of Hope game are encouraged to wear pink to celebrate breast cancer survivors and generate awareness of the disease. Pink ribbons will be distributed to fans at the door, survivors will participate in special pre-game ceremony and Sting player Helen Darling, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, will welcome the crowd.
Rim of Hope partners, Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Presbyterian Cancer Center will have a presence at the game, providing coupons for free mammograms, an interactive health care area for kids, t-shirts and educational information about breast cancer.
Fans are also encouraged to send messages of hope to the countless people touched by breast cancer every day. Messages will be collected at www.CharlotteSting.com and displayed at the game.
Each year the Charlotte Sting participate in the WNBA's Breast Health Awareness program to generate awareness and educate women on what can be done to fight breast cancer in addition to raising funds for the initiative. The WNBA and its teams have raised nearly $2,000,000 to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
About Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation:
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Foundation is an international organization with a network of more than 75,000 volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure® to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. A global leader in the fight against breast cancer, the Foundation fulfills its mission through support of innovative breast cancer research grants, meritorious awards and educational, scientific and community outreach programs around the world. Together with its Affiliate Network, corporate partners and generous donors, the Komen Foundation has raised nearly $600 million for the fight against breast cancer.
About the Presbyterian Cancer Center:
As one of the largest cancer centers in the Carolinas, Presbyterian Cancer Center has the expertise, skills and tools to provide sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technology. Patients can rest assured knowing that we have support services to help them through the emotional, spiritual and physical challenges that cancer presents. Presbyterian Cancer Center provides comprehensive breast services including the most advanced diagnostic imaging, the latest treatment options and a cancer wellness & rehabilitation program.
Rim of Hope Game Details:
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2006
Opponent: Phoenix Mercury, featuring Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter, two of the top three scorers in the WNBA
Time: 6:00 p.m.; doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets are available for as low as $6 and can be purchased online at www.CharlotteSting.com; by phone at 800-265-8895 or in person at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena box office.
The Charlotte Sting tipped off its 10th anniversary season on May 20. Tickets are available for as low as $6 and are on sale now. Kids Club memberships are also available for $10 and include free admission to every Sting home game for children 14 years and younger.
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment owns and operates the Charlotte Bobcats (NBA), the Charlotte Sting (WNBA), and operates Charlotte Bobcats Arena, which opened in the fall of 2005.
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