Phoenix Mercury forward Kayte Christensen is the recipient of the WNBA Offseason Community Assist Award. Among the highlights for Christensen this offseason include the Baby Diaper Drive, a handful of basketball camps, as well as the Third Annual Phoenix Mercury Golf Tournament. This is the second consecutive year Christensen has won the award.

"It’s really an honor to win this award again,” said the third-year forward. “Working with various groups throughout the Valley, I’m really beginning to see the impact that we as WNBA players have on young children and it’s very rewarding.”

Christensen joins Andrea Stinson, Charlotte Sting; Nykesha Sales, Connecticut Sun; Barb Farris, Detroit Shock; Cynthia Cooper; Houston Comets; Niele Ivey, Indiana Fever; Nikki Teasley, Los Angeles Sparks; Tamika Williams, Minnesota Lynx; Becky Hammon, New York Liberty; DeMya Walker, Sacramento Monarchs; Adrienne Goodson, San Antonio Silver Stars; Adia Barnes, Seattle Storm, and Chamique Holdsclaw, Washington Mystics as players recognized by the WNBA for their offseason community outreach. As a result of their efforts, the WNBA will donate $500 in the name of each offseason award winner to the charity of her choice.

During the regular season, the WNBA Community Assist Award is given out monthly by the league to recognize players for their charitable efforts. Each month all 13 WNBA teams are able to nominate a player for the award, which honors the player who best reflects the league’s passion for making a difference in their communities.

Through programs such as WNBA Breast Health Awareness, WNBA Mind. Body. Spirit, and WNBA Read to Achieve, the WNBA has helped to create a more comprehensive awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, good nutrition, regular exercise, and a positive self-image, and has worked to bring the joy of reading to millions of children across the country.