The Congressional Women’s Softball Game began in 2009 with captains Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). They brought together a team of women Members of Congress to play the female campaign staff from both parties after Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced her own battle with breast cancer.  In 2010, the Members asked the women of the Washington, D.C. press corps to join the game as the opponent and a lasting rivalry was born. The Congressional Women’s Softball Game has raised more than $3.7M for Young Survival Coalition (YSC) since the Game began in 2009 and has become a staple of Capitol Hill summer activities. YSC is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young adults who are diagnosed with breast cancer.  They offer resources, connections and outreach so women feel supported, empowered and hopeful. Breast cancer is something few young women ever think will happen to them – and certainly not at such an early age. When faced with a diagnosis, they may feel confused, angry and isolated. YSC is a place where women can go to find a circle of support and the best information available to navigate their treatment and their lives.

CWSG and YSC are thankful to have the support and dedication of the following group of volunteers committed to the mission of the Game and passion for helping young women with breast cancer:

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Mary Ajango
Anne Austin
Keegan Bales
Tori Barnes
Delia Barr
Grace Boatright
Devin Boerm
Kristen Buckler
Gary Caruso
Adrienne Christian
Jamie Dilla
Kayla Dunlap
Atalie Ebersole
Katharine Emerson
Nick Falvo
Beth Fekade
Maria Frederick
Emily Goodin
Holly Guzowski
Natalie Joyce
M.A. Keifer
Erika Debrick Kelly
Jim Kiley
Katie Lobosco
Jennifer Merschdorf
Katherine Nick
Rachel Pick
Allison Robbert