MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – For the seventh consecutive season, Minnesota Lynx players will trade in their sneakers and uniforms for stilettos and dresses on Wednesday, August 26 for their annual “Catwalk for a Cure” presented by Mayo Clinic. All proceeds for the event, which is held from 5:15-8 p.m. at the Timberwolves and Lynx Courts at Mayo Clinic Square, will benefit the Lynx Foundation, which supports breast cancer research and support programs throughout the state of Minnesota.

The event begins at 5:15 p.m., where fans will have the opportunity to mingle with the team, enjoy dinner and bid on silent auction items featuring sports memorabilia and unique experiences from around the Twin Cities. The fashion show, which features the entire Lynx roster and coaching staff, will begin at 6:30 p.m. For the first time, the event will feature breast cancer survivors that will be paired with Lynx players as they walk in their first look of the night.

“We are excited to partner with the Minnesota Lynx Foundation through the Catwalk for a Cure event which supports such a great cause that affects so many people on a daily basis,” said Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. “Here at Mayo Clinic we are able to do extensive research to find ways to cure breast cancer and improve the quality of life for many women.” Pruthi is a consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic.

Tickets for “Catwalk for a Cure” are on sale now for as little as $50 ($45 for season ticket members). Along with the fashion show, fans purchasing tickets will also receive a limited edition commemorative team print and a Lynx gift bag. VIP ticket packages are available for $130 ($125 for season ticket members), which include reserved seating, a meet and greet with Lynx players before the event, an autographed limited edition Catwalk print and gift bag. The Champions Package is available for $275 ($270 for season ticket members). This includes everything from the VIP ticket package as well as a photo with the entire team following the show, printed and framed.

For 17 years, the WNBA’s Breast Health Awareness program has focused on generating awareness and educating women about breast cancer in addition to raising funds for the initiative. The WNBA, its teams and players are supporting the effort to fight breast cancer during WNBA Breast Health Awareness Week, which have raised more than $2 million to aid the fight against breast cancer.

For more information or to purchase tickets, fans can contact Amanda Collins, Lynx Community Relations Manager, at 612-673-1681 or via email at Amanda.Collins@lynxbasketball.com. An order form can also be printed off online from the Catwalk for a Cure page under the Community tab on www.lynxbasketball.com.