WNBA Indiana Fever

Sutton-Brown for Athletes For Africa

Published on May 27, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Indiana Fever News Release


INDIANAPOLIS - Every time the Indiana Fever's Tammy Sutton-Brown grabs a rebound this season, she will be doing more than just helping the her team. She will also be supporting Athletes for Africa. The two-time WNBA All-Star will be making a $10 donation for every rebound she collects in 2008, and she will be encouraging WNBA fans everywhere to also lend their support.

Sutton-Brown has jumped on board to support Athletes for Africa and lead the organization's brand new "Be an Athlete for Africa" campaign.

"I'm one of lucky ones. I have the good fortune of being able to play basketball for living and this a great opportunity for me to give back," explained Sutton-Brown, who is also a member of Athletes for Africa's advisory board. "In fact, we're all the lucky ones, living here and having the opportunities that we do. Athletes for Africa makes it easy to learn more and get involved."

Go to myathletesforafrica.com/tammysuttonbrown to see Tammy as an ‘Athlete for Africa' and make a donation to support her goal of raising $20,000 for programs that empower youth in Uganda, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

From the professional ranks to the playground, anyone can "Be an Athlete for Africa." The "Be an Athlete for Africa" campaign is an opportunity for every athlete, at every level, to use sport and exercise as a new path to engaged global citizenship.

Athletes for Africa makes it easy for you to learn more and get involved by using online tools to (i) raise awareness and educate your peers about Africa through sport; and (ii) fundraise for programs that support education and empower youth in Africa.

Visit www.athletesforafrica.com and discover how, like the Tammy Sutton-Brown, you can "Be an Athlete for Africa."

Indiana returns to Conseco Fieldhouse for home games against the Los Angeles Sparks (Thursday, 7:00 p.m.) and Detroit Shock (Saturday, 7:00 p.m.). Led by WNBA All-Stars Tamika Catchings, Katie Douglas and Sutton-Brown, the Fever bids for its first WNBA Finals appearance after reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in two of the past three seasons. Season tickets are available at FeverBasketball.com or by calling (317) 917-2500.

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