October 1, 2024 – National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
Bay FC News Release
San Francisco – Bay FC, the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), announced today fans can now participate in the fan vote for Jen Beattie – Bay FC’s nominee – as part of the 2024 Lauren Holiday Impact Award, presented by Nationwide. Beattie is nominated for her outstanding community service within the breast cancer community in the Bay Area and previously in the United Kingdom after her own early diagnosis with the disease in 2020. Fan voting is available October 1 through October 31 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Fans can vote for Beattie for her work with breast cancer awareness and prevention efforts by visiting the NWSL’s website, clicking on Beattie’s picture and hitting submit to cast their vote. The Fan Vote Winner will designate a charitable organization of their choice to receive a $5,000 donation with an additional $5,000 awarded to their predetermined community partner.
Beattie has used her platform to create breast cancer and early detection awareness by:
Partnering with Bay Area non-profit Pink Ribbon Good which provides support for those going through breast and gynecological cancer treatment.
Leading Walk and Talks with Pink Ribbon Good patients and survivors across the Bay Area.
Participating in meditation and mindfulness sessions at Bay FC training with Pink Ribbon Good group members.
Keynoting Pink Ribbon Good’s 4th Annual Ignite the Fight fundraising gala in August.
Sharing her story with teammates and provided an afternoon of awareness for the group with Bay FC’s Front-of-Kit Partner and Official Healthcare Provider Sutter Health along with a tour of the Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s Mobile Mammography Vehicle (MMV).
Participating in an ongoing youth reporter series presented by Sutter Health with aspiring local reporters to discuss an array of topics including girls’ health, early detection, and body positivity.
Wearing pink boots during select matches to raise awareness, participated as an ambassador for Scottish Power, renewable energy company raising over ã40m for Cancer Research UK, and was an academy ambassador for her previous club, Arsenal FC before coming to the Bay Area.
Bay FC and Nationwide will celebrate Beattie’s nomination at the Fan Appreciation Night match on October 19. Activities include:
Merchandise discount of 20% discount for Season Ticket Members if they show proof…