With our Commissioner’s Cup schedule behind us, on Sunday the Mystics officially donated their earnings to MedStar Health’s D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative. All season long, WNBA teams have been partnered with health organizations of their choice in order to raise money through Commissioner’s Cup games played and won. The Washington Mystics aligned with D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms to support the efforts of maternity and newborn baby care. MedStar Health’s D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms helps moms and their families all around the region get access to better care and access to important resources.

In total, the team raised $12,500 in Commissioner’s Cup earnings. At Sunday’s game, the Mystics presented a check to representatives from the organization and recognized them as Game Changers.

D.C. Safe Babies and Safe Moms uses the expertise of health care professionals at MedStar Health and proven community-centric support services to provide the best care possible for moms and their babies. DC Safe Babies Safe Moms is a partnership between MedStar Health, Community of Hope, and Mamatoto Village and addresses disparities in maternal and infant care in Washington, D.C. The program is also supported by partnerships with the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation.

Some of their services include prenatal care, postpartum care, breastfeeding support, and social services. If you or someone you know may be looking for maternity or postpartum health services, contact MedStar Health’s D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms. Find out more information about the program by visiting their site, https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/dc-safe-babies-safe-moms

Throughout the league, money has been raised for a wide range of organizations. Next week will conclude the 2023 Commissioner’s Cup, and the final championship game for the cup will be played between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty on Tuesday, August 15^th @ 9pm on Amazon Prime Video.