For Immediate Release
April 6, 2020 Contact: Rachel Palermo, rachel@congwomensoftball.org
Congressional Women’s Softball Game Postponed
2020 marks twelve years of Congressional Women’s Softball
WASHINGTON—The annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game has brought together female Members of Congress to take on the women of the Washington, D.C. press corps for over a decade. After much consideration, we have made the very difficult decision of postponing the 2020 game due to the safety concerns regarding COVID-19.
As we make decisions about an alternative date for later this summer or fall, we will closely monitor local and federal guidance about COVID-19. We are disappointed that we will not be able to gather in June as planned with fans, supporters, and survivors. It was not easy for us to make the decision to postpone the game, but the health and safety of our fans, players, and volunteers is crucial to our mission. Once a decision has been made about when the game will be held, we will notify you immediately.
Since its inception, the CWSG has raised over $1.6 million in total for the Young Survival Coalition. YSC’s core mission is to benefit young adults under 40 who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Their cause is the reason we have come together each summer, and we are proud to continue supporting them year after year.
The needs of the community that YSC serves are greater than ever due to the coronavirus pandemic. YSC has already seen an increase in demand for their services, and the game postponement means that their fundraising needs are even more immediate and pressing. We remain committed to our mission of doing whatever we can to raise funds and support them. We hope our sponsors will be able to still contribute to the game, and we will also be continuing to raise funds during this time here.
We are so grateful to our supporters throughout the years. We are already looking forward to the next time we will gather together. In the meantime, please stay healthy and safe. The Congressional Women’s Softball Game is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. info@congwomensoftball.org | congwomensoftball.org | @CWSoftballGame
