Sibley Memorial Hospital and the Washington Mystics Honor Breast Health Awareness

Breast Health Awareness Game sponsored by Sibley Memorial Hospital is Sunday, August 1, 2010 vs. the Tulsa Shock at 4pm. For tickets click here for more information.

Past BHA Night Highlights

• Sibley Memorial Hospital was the presenting sponsor of Breast Health Awareness partnering with the Washington Mystics to raise awareness and money for women in the metropolitan area.
• The nationally televised game between the Mystics and the Connecticut Sun featured over 200 breast cancer survivors who were honored guests at the game.
• Monica Thompson, breast cancer survivor, was honored during a half-time presentation
• A live post-game auction raised over $37,000.

Breast Cancer Facts:

• 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime
• As of 2008, there are about 2.5 million women in the U.S. who have survived breast cancer.
• Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among U.S. women. More than 1 in 4 cancers are breast cancer.
• 5.7% of new breast cancer cases are among women under the age of 40 years.

Sources: BreastCancer.Org

Are You a Survivor?
We want to honor you on Sunday, August 30th
Find out how you can get tickets for the Survivor Section Click here

Post Game Auction

Here are some of the exclusive items you’ll be able to bid on.

-          Pink Jerseys from each player

-          Honorary Ball Kid

-          General Manager for a day

-          Bowling party with a Mystics player

Monica Thompson

Monica Thompson, Sibley ambassador, continues to inspire other breast cancer survivors.  To learn more about Monica, click here.   

Summer Fashion – Mystics Style

Think pink and support the Mystics and Sibley Memorial Hospital by purchasing a pair of pink flip flops.  $5 of the sale goes directly to Sullivan Center.

Sibley Cyclists Ride for the New Sibley

When: Saturday, September 19

Who: Monique Currie and Sibley community including physicians, employees and donors

Why: Raise visibility for the New Sibley Hospital

Player Section
Will feature stories/experiences from Washington Mystics players

The Sullivan Center for Breast Health
The Sullivan Center for Breast Health at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC has emerged as a national model in providing expert care using the most minimally invasive breast health treatments available. Sibley’s comprehensive Center organizes breast surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, medical oncology and breast radiology into an integrated multidisciplinary approach that benefits the patient. The Washington Mystics are proud to partner with the Sibley to promote breast health awareness in the Washington, DC area. Visit The Sullivan Center for Breast Health

*Encourage all the important women in your life to schedule a breast health examination.