Pittsburgh Passion Announce Partnership with Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation
Pittsburgh’s only professional women’s sports team and the largest research institute in the U.S. dedicated to women’s health are partnering to raise the profile of women in sports and change the way the world treats women.
Pittsburgh, PA (January 30, 2023) – The Pittsburgh Passion announced today a partnership with Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF) for the 2023 Women’s Football Alliance season. As the largest research institute in the U.S. dedicated to women’s health and reproductive biology, MWRIF is committed to empowering women both on the field and when it comes to their health and wellness. The Pittsburgh Passion ––Pittsburgh’s only current professional women’s sports team and a staple of the Pittsburgh sports community for the last two decades –– believe women deserve every opportunity that men are afforded in sports and beyond. This partnership aims to help change the way the world treats women.
“At the Passion, we are committed to the advancement and growth of sports for women and girls in Pittsburgh,” said Teresa Conn, Co-Owner & Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Passion. “We are so excited to partner with MWRIF and grateful for their unrelenting support of women in our region.”
MWRIF will support the Passion as they embark on their 21st season in Pittsburgh by working to enhance both the fan and player experiences. Throughout the season, MWRIF will help elevate the profile of the Passion through creative storytelling like sponsoring the “Women Behind the Helmet” video series that gives fans a chance to know Passion team members. Additionally, the Mother’s Day celebration game on Saturday, May 6, 2023, will be presented by MWRIF and will serve to celebrate mothers in our region and fundraise to support women’s health research through MWRIF.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Pittsburgh Passion to advance our aligned missions of elevating women –– both in health research and in sports,” says Michael Annichine, CEO & President of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation. “With this partnership, we are creating new opportunities for even greater impact on women’s health, as we build awareness and create a more equitable landscape for women in Pittsburgh and around the world.”
The Pittsburgh Passion plays their home games at Joe P. DeMichela Stadium at West Allegheny High School in Imperial, PA. For more information visit https://pittsburghpassion.com.
ABOUT MWRIF
Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation (MWRIF) is the largest independent research institution in the U.S. dedicated solely to women’s health and reproductive biology. MWRIF is in pursuit of a better, healthier world where women’s health has the scientific prominence and cultural status it deserves. To shape the future of womankind – and humankind – MWRIF partners with major institutions, medical centers, and universities in 20 countries across five continents to translate discovery into diagnostics, treatment, and disease prevention regionally, nationally, and globally.
ABOUT THE PITTSBURGH PASSION
The Pittsburgh Passion women’s football team is the most recognized women’s full-contact football franchise in the world. Founded in Pittsburgh, PA in 2002, the team competes in the Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division. The Passion were the first professional women’s football team to ever play in a sanctioned NFL stadium and are the only franchise to ever be featured in Sports Illustrated. A 3x National Champion, the Passion play their home games during their Spring season at the Joe P. DeMichela Stadium at West Allegheny High School in Imperial, PA.
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