More Than A Game: Las Vegas Aces Shoot For A Cure While Facing Dallas Wings

Sunday's Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings game is about more than just basketball.

The Aces teamed up with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to transform awareness into action in the fight against cancer. Every minute, another woman receives a diagnosis, touching lives across every age, background, and community.

This year's spotlight is on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a particularly aggressive form of the disease that disproportionately affects Black women. During Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Wings, each three-point shot the Aces sink will fuel support for programs that expand access to quality cancer care for women in underserved communities.

Not going to the game today? You can still help.

The Aces have teamed up with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund for the annual Shooting for a Cure for Cancer fundraiser.

According to the pledge website, "This year, we are shining a light on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a devastating disease that disproportionately affects Black women. On August 17, every three-pointer made by the Aces will represent a step forward—supporting programs that improve access to quality cancer care for under-resourced women. Together, we are breaking down barriers to health equity."

Kay Yow Cancer Fund's mission is to raise funds for "life saving cancer research, underserved programs that provide access to quality cancer healthcare, and unite people in the fight against all cancers affecting women."

Fans who want to donate to the fundraiser have a few different options.

One way to donate is to pledge an amount to donate for every 3-point field goal made. Or if you prefer to just choose one amount, you can donate your chosen amount as a flat donation (not per 3-pointer).

The goal set to raise is $15,000.

According to the website, "Each generous donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund is 100% tax deductible. Thank you for supporting the Las Vegas Aces and shifting the momentum from cancer awareness into action!"

There is also an auction taking place with two items currently taking bids - a 2025 teamed signed Aces basketball and an A'ja Wilson autographed jersey.

The website describes the basketball auction as: "Own a piece of championship-caliber history with this official WNBA basketball signed by the 2025 Las Vegas Aces! This exclusive collectible features authentic signatures from the entire 2025 roster, including MVPs, All-Stars, and future Hall of Famers."

The description of the signed jersey reads, "Take home a jersey signed by A'ja Wilson, two-time WNBA MVP, Olympic gold medalist, and cornerstone of the Las Vegas Aces dynasty. This authentic jersey is hand-signed by A'ja Wilson herself, making it a prized piece for any sports fan or collector."

Visit the website for more information, to donate, or to bid. The auction ends on August 19 at 10 p.m. PT.

The Aces have played the Wings four prior times this season, winning each time.

The first was a preseason game where the Aces beat the Wings 112-78. The second meeting was June 13 when the Aces won 88-84. Third time meeting, the Aces dominated the Wings 90-86 on July 16, and the fourth matchup had the Aces on top with 106-80 on July 27.

The Aces have won the past six consecutive games going into today's game, so they are hoping to make that seven.

After today's game against the Wings, the Aces will face the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and then the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday, Aug. 21, both at home in Michelob ULTRA Arena inside Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

They then hit the road for three games - Washington Mystics on Saturday, Aug. 23, Chicago Sky on Monday, Aug. 25, and Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

And then it's back in Vegas to play at T-Mobile for the next two home games, both against the Chicago Sky, on Sunday, Sept. 7 and Tuesday, Sept. 9. Their last regular season game is in Los Angeles against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, Sept. 11.

For more information on schedule and tickets, visit their website.