WHAT: The Phoenix Mercury will turn US Airways Center pink on Thursday evening at 7:24 p.m. (approx. sunset) in honor of its annual “Rock the Pink” initiative, brought to you by IASIS Healthcare.

The arena will remain pink for more than 24 hours, culminating with the Mercury’s “Rock the Pink” matchup versus the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night at US Airways Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. The unique initiative is designed to raise breast health awareness in the Valley.

Beyond turning US Airways Center pink, the team will wear pink uniforms on Friday night and celebrate breast cancer survivors during a number of in-game festivities. The Mercury will tipoff the evening with a luminaria drive, offering fans the opportunity to purchase a luminaria for $1 and write a message in honor of someone who has been affected by breast cancer. The luminarias will be placed in the shape of a breast cancer ribbon and lit at halftime, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society.                       

WHEN: Thursday, August 6 & Friday, August 7, 7:24 p.m. – approx. sunset

WHERE: US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

INFO:  Sandy Brondello, 2014 WNBA Coach of the Year, leads 2014 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Brittney Griner, All-Stars Candice Dupree and DeWanna Bonner as the Mercury continue to defend their title during its annual “Rock the Pink” game on Friday, August 7 at 7 p.m. against the Minnesota Lynx at US Airways Center. Single game tickets, as well as exclusive two-game plan options and pro-rated X-Factor Memberships, are available by calling 602-252-WNBA or by visiting PhoenixMercury.com.