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The Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Marks Milestone with Founder Billie Jean King in a Ceremonial Lighting of the Iconic Empire State Building

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NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with sports icon, social justice pioneer and WSF Founder, Billie Jean King leading a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in WSF colors. King will be joined by WSF CEO, Danette Leighton, Paralympian and WSF President, Scout Bassett, and several WSF Trustees, including Board Chair, Robin Harris and past Board Chair, Ilana Kloss, as well as team members to honor its five decades of impact. WSF is commemorating 50 Years of Changing the Game throughout 2024. Today marks the official 50 years-to-the-date when King founded WSF with a $5,000 check she won for being named the best female athlete of the year. Renowned for being one of the first organizations to recognize the powerful connection between sports, equity and society, WSF has grown to be a champion of the entire women's sports ecosystem, carrying out King's vision to pave a path to equity for girls and women both on and off the field of play.

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  • NEW YORK, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) is celebrating its 50th anniversary with sports icon, social justice pioneer and WSF Founder, Billie Jean King leading a ceremonial lighting of the iconic Empire State Building in WSF colors.
  • Today marks the official 50 years-to-the-date when King founded WSF with a $5,000 check she won for being named the best female athlete of the year.
  • For 50 years and counting they have had a clear understanding that sport participation is empowering the leaders of tomorrow.
  • Finally, the Women's Sports Foundation is using this milestone anniversary to galvanize support for its vital mission.