Kathryn Krickstein Pressel had her time on earth cut short by breast cancer in 2003. The sister of former top 10 tennis pro Aaron Krickstein, her fight continues through daughter Morgan Pressel’s tireless work to raise money that over the years has helped fund the Morgan Pressel Foundation. The Foundation has sponsored a mobile mammogram … Continue reading
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WTA Wrap-Up 8.23.2014: Petra Kvitova Wins Connecticut Open; Maria Sharapova The Face Of CDFA Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign; WTA Stars Take The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
If the US Open were played in New Haven, Connecticut then Petra Kvitova would be a clear favorite. The reigning Wimbledon champion won the 2014 Connecticut Open at Yale with a 6-4 6-2 victory over good friend Magdalena Rybarikova. It was Petra’s 2nd title in New Haven in 3 years and her 3rd straight final. … Continue reading
Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel Shine At 2012 Birdies For Breast Cancer Golf Event
I have nothing but the highest respect and admiration for what Cristie Kerr, through her Birdies for Breast Cancer, and Morgan Pressel, through her Morgan Pressel Foundation, do in the fight against breast cancer. Cristie hosted her annual Birdies for Breast Cancer Golf event October 1st, the first day of breast cancer awareness month. The … Continue reading
Morgan Pressel Foundation Makes $250,000 Donation To Boca Raton Regional Hospital
LPGA star Morgan Pressel presented a check in the name of the Morgan Pressel Foundation to the Boca Raton Regional Hospital for $250,000 to fight breast cancer. The Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital performs over 94,000 breast care procedures annually. The donation will go to their … Continue reading
LPGA Star Angela Stanford Joins With Recording Star Amy Grant To Talk About Breast Cancer
5-time LPGA winner (including the 2012 HSBC Women’s Champions) Angela Stanford sat down with multi-platinum recording star Amy Grant to talk about their commitment to support the cause of finding a cure for breast cancer. They both support Athena Water as Athena Warriors. Sales of Athena Water help support awareness, education and research. You can … Continue reading