The WNBA is deeply committed to WNBA CARES programs that improve the quality of life for all people, with a special emphasis on promoting health and fitness, breast health awareness, reading and youth basketball programs. As we look forward to the 14th season of the WNBA, the league and its players continue to be recognized for their commitment to the community.
WNBA Cares Fact Sheet
PROGRAMS
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MEASLES INITIATIVE The Measles Initiative represents one of the world’s most successful partnerships in public health, aiming to reduce global measles mortality through mass vaccination campaigns and by strengthening routine immunization overseas. |
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Breast Health Awareness The WNBA Breast Health Awareness program focuses on generating awareness and educating women about breast cancer in addition to raising funds for the initiative. More than $2 million has been raised by the WNBA, its players and teams to help fight breast cancer through this program. Her Story: Jayne Appel | Alison Bales | Tina Charles | Helen Darling | Kelsey Griffin | Asjha Jones | Brittainey Raven | Shavonte Zellous |
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INSPIRING WOMEN Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, was named the recipient of the 2010 WNBA Inspiration Award on July 14th at the league's annual Inspiring Women Luncheon. |
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WNBA FIT Encourages girls and women of all ages to learn more about their bodies and the importance of physical fitness through programs related to health, fitness, nutrition and self-esteem. Programming inspires girls and women to get started on "being fit" through small changes in their daily routine. |
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WNBA Green The WNBA is committed to a long-term environmental plan through the implementation of sustainable business practices and procedures that decrease the league’s carbon footprint and contribute to a clean, healthy environment. The WNBA Greening Initiative is an innovative program designed to reduce the environmental impact of the league’s operations and events. |
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Read to Achieve A year-round, league-wide initiative that promotes the values of reading and on-line literacy and encourages families and adults to read regularly with young children. The program includes special reading time-outs, the donation of books and literacy materials to schools and community based organizations, and the creation of Reading and Learning Centers and Reading Corners throughout the world. |
TEAM COMMUNITY EFFORTS
WNBA teams maintain a range of creative programs geared to give back to their communities. Whether it's engaging youth in various Read to Achieve incentive platforms or fun fitness programs, coordinating environmentally friendly projects, or providing memorable in-arena experiences to deserving local heroes, WNBA teams actively participate in local community outreach. Through partnerships with various community and non-profit organizations, teams capitalize on their ability to highlight different issues and help a diverse array of people.
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