the Game
Meet two day-one Mystics fans whose loyalty helped build the culture of Club 52.
Cee: My hope is that the Mystics keep shaping the future of women’s basketball with the same confidence, culture, and D.C. edge that’s always set us apart. I hope the next generation sees themselves reflected in the greatness on the court.
Rene: My hope is for equity—especially in compensation for players, coaches, and staff—and continued growth of our fanbase until we’re filling arenas every game. I want to see more visibility, more women in leadership, and of course, another championship soon!
Cee: I’ve been a Mystics fan since day one in 1999, when I was 16. I’ll never forget Chamique Holdsclaw handing me her jersey with the black memorial ribbon for Kim Perrot—that moment made the team feel like family from the start.
Rene: I’m a Founding Fan and proud to say my name is on the wall! I had perfect attendance and still have the t-shirts to prove it. I only missed three games in 2006 when my mom passed, and I haven’t missed one since. The Mystics embody everything I’ve worked for as an advocate for women’s equality in sports and beyond.
Cee: The first Mystics bobblehead giveaway from 2002. It’s a reminder of where this fan journey began.
Rene: The official WNBA basketball from the first Mystics game, signed by all the players and the coach. I won it at a postgame breast cancer auction. My other favorite is my 2019 Championship Ring keychain. It’s with me every day.
Cee: One example is our retail incubator at Femme Fatale DC. We provide affordable shelf space, visibility, and hands-on support to more than 70 women-owned businesses each month. Many of these entrepreneurs are launching their first products or stepping into retail for the first time, and we help them build confidence, understand their customers, and grow their revenue. Over the past nine years, we’ve worked with thousands of women-owned businesses across the region.
Rene: One of the things I’m most proud of is our partnership with Team Takeover DC, a youth organization that supports student-athletes ages eight to eighteen. My company has sponsored Mitchell’s girls’ basketball team for Mystics games and events over the years to encourage their growth on and off the court and to help strengthen their connection to women’s professional sports in a real way.
Cee: I’m a social impact entrepreneur, angel investor, and CEO of Femme Fatale DC—a community retail space supporting women entrepreneurs and creatives in Washington, D.C.
Rene: I’m CEO and owner of Redwood Enterprise LLC, a consulting practice that helps institutions transform their culture through inclusive leadership and accountability. My work is all about building trust and aligning organizations with their values.
To every fan who’s been part of our journey, thank you! Your passion fuels us, your voices lift us, and your belief pushes us to keep rising. We can’t wait to see what’s next, together.
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CLUB 52 profile for a chance
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Every season brings new faces to Mystics Nation, but some fans—like Cee Smith and Rene Redwood—have been rocking with the team since day one. From the early days at MCI Center to raising a championship banner at CareFirst Arena, these two have witnessed every era of Mystics basketball. They remind us where we’ve been, they celebrate how far we’ve come, and they embody the family spirit that makes this team home.
Meet Cee and Rene, two proud Club 52 members,
as they share what being a Mystics fan means to them.
the Game
Meet two day-one Mystics fans whose loyalty helped build the culture of Club 52.
Cee: My hope is that the Mystics keep shaping the future of women’s basketball with the same confidence, culture, and D.C. edge that’s always set us apart. I hope the next generation sees themselves reflected in the greatness on the court.
Rene: My hope is for equity—especially in compensation for players, coaches, and staff—and continued growth of our fanbase until we’re filling arenas every game. I want to see more visibility, more women in leadership, and of course, another championship soon!
To every fan who’s been part of our journey, thank you! Your passion fuels us, your voices lift us, and your belief pushes us to keep rising. We can’t wait to see what’s next, together.
Email Us to submit your
CLUB 52 profile for a chance
to be featured!
Cee: One example is our retail incubator at Femme Fatale DC. We provide affordable shelf space, visibility, and hands-on support to more than 70 women-owned businesses each month. Many of these entrepreneurs are launching their first products or stepping into retail for the first time, and we help them build confidence, understand their customers, and grow their revenue. Over the past nine years, we’ve worked with thousands of women-owned businesses across the region.
Rene: One of the things I’m most proud of is our partnership with Team Takeover DC, a youth organization that supports student-athletes ages eight to eighteen. My company has sponsored Mitchell’s girls’ basketball team for Mystics games and events over the years to encourage their growth on and off the court and to help strengthen their connection to women’s professional sports in a real way.
Cee: The first Mystics bobblehead giveaway from 2002. It’s a reminder of where this fan journey began.
Rene: The official WNBA basketball from the first Mystics game, signed by all the players and the coach. I won it at a postgame breast cancer auction. My other favorite is my 2019 Championship Ring keychain. It’s with me every day.
Cee: I’ve been a Mystics fan since day one in 1999, when I was 16. I’ll never forget Chamique Holdsclaw handing me her jersey with the black memorial ribbon for Kim Perrot—that moment made the team feel like family from the start.
Rene: I’m a Founding Fan and proud to say my name is on the wall! I had perfect attendance and still have the t-shirts to prove it. I only missed three games in 2006 when my mom passed, and I haven’t missed one since. The Mystics embody everything I’ve worked for as an advocate for women’s equality in sports and beyond.
Cee: I’m a social impact entrepreneur, angel investor, and CEO of Femme Fatale DC—a community retail space supporting women entrepreneurs and creatives in Washington, D.C.
Rene: I’m CEO and owner of Redwood Enterprise LLC, a consulting practice that helps institutions transform their culture through inclusive leadership and accountability. My work is all about building trust and aligning organizations with their values.
Every season brings new faces to Mystics Nation, but some fans—like Cee Smith and Rene Redwood—have been rocking with the team since day one. From the early days at MCI Center to raising a championship banner at CareFirst Arena, these two have witnessed every era of Mystics basketball. They remind us where we’ve been, they celebrate how far we’ve come, and they embody the family spirit that makes this team home.
Meet Cee and Rene, two proud Club 52 members,
as they share what being a Mystics fan means to them.