MN Lynx to wear pink uniforms in support of Breast Health Awareness on Aug 2

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Lynx today announced their August 2 matchup with the Phoenix Mercury will be Breast Health Awareness Night, sponsored by Deuce Brand. In support of breast health awareness, the Lynx will wear pink jerseys, shorts, sweat bands and shoes. After the game the players will auction off their jerseys worn that night, with proceeds going to the Lynx Foundation, which supports breast cancer research and support programs in the state of Minnesota. The first 2,000 fans to enter Target Center will receive a commemorative pink rally towel.

"The Breast Health Awareness game is annually one of our most significant events of the season," Lynx Chief Operating Officer Conrad Smith said. "Next Tuesday will present a great opportunity for our fans to bid on some unique game-worn items, with the money raised going to support breast cancer research. It’s wonderful to work with tremendous partners in Deuce Brand and Susan G. Komen as we collaborate on our mission of raising money for this worthy cause."

In addition to the pink rally towels, the first 1,000 fans to enter Target Center that night will receive a Deuce Brand watch and a commemorative pink rally towel. Special breast health awareness Lynx watches will be on sale Aug. 1 for $30 on deucebrand.com with $3 of the proceeds going to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Lynx team-specific watches will be available for purchase on deucebrand.com at the end of August.

Throughout the game the Lynx will be raising awareness and support for breast cancer research and the search for a cure. The Lynx will honor breast cancer survivors on the court during the pre-game ball exchange, as well as a survivor with a special on-court presentation during the game. A grant will also be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Minnesota Affiliate.

Tuesday’s game is a part of the WNBA's Breast Health Awareness Week, which takes place from August 2 to 9. For 13 years, the program has focused on generating awareness and educating women about breast cancer in addition to raising funds for the initiative. During that time, the WNBA and its teams have raised more than $2 million to aid in the fight against breast cancer.

In honor of Breast Health Awareness Night, the Lynx are offering three special ticket packages for fans interested in attendi ng. The VIP Package offers tickets in rows one through four, valued at $60, for $45. The Platinum Package includes seats in rows five through 14 for just $30, while the Value Package is just $15 and applies to any ticket above row 15. The first 50 orders of four or more tickets will also receive a Deuce Brand watch. A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the Lynx Foundation.

To purchase any of these great packages for Breast Health Awareness Night, either contact the Minnesota Lynx ticket office by phone at 612-673-8400, send an email to tickets@lynxbasketball.com, visit the Target Center box office or go to the Lynx website at www.lynxbasketball.com.