Mystics To Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Auction

Once again, Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Washington Mystics will hold its third annual breast health awareness auction on Sunday, August 1 following the contest featuring the Washington Mystics face the Tulsa Shock. Tip-off is at 4:00 p.m. at Verizon Center. Proceeds of the auction will benefit the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Memorial. Sibley Memorial Hospital is the team’s official healthcare provider and the presenting sponsor of the Mystics’ Breast Health Awareness Game. Mystics fans are encourage to participate in a pink out by wearing pink clothing to celebrate the day.

In celebration of the Breast Health Awareness Game, the first 5,000 fans to arrive will receive pink bags courtesy of Sibley. Breast cancer survivors will seat in a designated section and will be honored guests at the game, compliments of Sibley and the Mystics. Following the game, fans will have a chance to bid on numerous sports experiences including pink jerseys worn by Washington Mystics. In the last two years, the Mystics have raised over $65,000 for the Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Memorial.

The Washington Mystics are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference. Leading the way are the the Indiana Fever (15-7) and the Atlanta Dream (15-9). The Mystics have a one game over the Connecticut Sun. Washington and Connecticut will face off tomorrow at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30 p.m.

Washington will return home to host Becky Hammon and the San Antonio Silver Stars this Thursday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. and will head out to Indiana for its last game against the Fever. It will also be Washington's last back to back of the season.

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