ATLANTA, September 5, 2008— The Atlanta Dream and Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) will officially announce the beginning of their community partnership prior to the Dream’s game on September 8, 2008. Representatives from GOCA and Atlanta Dream President Bill Bolen will announce the partnership in the NuVox Room at Philips Arena at 6:00 PM.

Together, GOCA and the Atlanta Dream will host the 2009 Corporate "HOOP IT UP" Challenge with proceeds benefitting GOCA. Coming in June 2009, "HOOP IT UP" is tentatively designed as a 5 on 5, round robin basketball tournament to be held at Phillips Arena with an awards and recognition ceremony at half time of an Atlanta Dream game. GOCA Patrons, media representatives, families and friends are invited to attend the September 8 event. Contact GOCA for ticket information at 404-255-1337.

Together, GOCA and the Atlanta Dream will host the 2009 Corporate "HOOP IT UP" Challenge with proceeds benefitting GOCA. Coming in June 2009, "HOOP IT UP" is tentatively designed as a 5 on 5, round robin basketball tournament to be held at Phillips Arena with an awards and recognition ceremony at half time of an Atlanta Dream game. GOCA Patrons, media representatives, families and friends are invited to attend the September 8 event. Contact GOCA for ticket information at 404-255-1337.

About the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA)
The mission of the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is to increase awareness of ovarian cancer leading to earlier detection by educating women, their families, and the healthcare community about the risks, symptoms and treatments of ovarian cancer.

While many organizations focus on research for early detection, improved treatments and for a cure, GOCA reaches out into the cancer community today with their “Awareness.Knowledge.Action” campaign as well as the vital Community Outreach programs provided to newly diagnosed women and their families such as the “Bag of Hope”, the Media Library, and the “Survivors Teaching Students” program.

There has not been a significant breakthrough in the detection or treatment of ovarian cancer in more than a decade. Awareness remains the best weapon against this disease. For more information about the Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance and this event, please call 404.255.1337 or visit www.gaovariancancer.org.

About the Atlanta Dream
The Dream tipped off their inaugural season at Philips Arena with back-to-back sellouts on May 23 and May 25, 2008. The team was officially announced as the 14th team in the WNBA on October 17, 2007. The Dream are members of the WNBA’s Eastern conference which also includes the Chicago Sky, Connecticut Sun, Detroit Shock, Indiana Fever, New York Liberty and Washington Mystics. For more information and to purchase season tickets, fans can call (404) 604-2626 or visit www.AtlantaDream.net. Fans may obtain single-game tickets by calling (404) 249-6400 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also will be available for purchase at the Philips Arena box office.