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Wilton Paddle Tournament Benefits Healing Hearts for Grief-Stricken Families

The charity honors the memory of the late Adam Wysota, a beloved little league coach.

Adam’s House Healing Hearts program is hosting a paddle tournament in Wilton.

The Shelton-based charity honors the memory of Adam Wysota, of Weston, a beloved little league coach, volunteer, husband, father and Wall Street leader who passed away on May 6, 2012.

Adam’s wife Allison Wysota is the Executive Director and founder of Adam’s House, which opened last December.

“Adam’s House represents the grassroots effort of the Connecticut community--the house was purchased only with donations from supporters. The center offers no-cost programs to help grieving families draw support from their peers and gain new strategies for dealing with the loss of a loved one,” Wysota said.

The Healing Hearts Mixed Tournament will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at 5 p.m.

There are 16 teams per division and it is a “Round Robin” format.

Entry Fees are as follows:

  • $175 per Team
  • $100 Paddle Clinic (per person)
  • $75 Fan / Guest @ Host Club

Registration Includes:

  • Winner’s Trophy; Favors for Paddle Players; Snacks, Food & Drinks for All
  • Tournament Begins @ 5:00 pm
  • Wilton Riding Club Hosts Semi-Finals 7:30 pm / Finals 8:30 pm

More Info:

  • Wilton Riding Club (Host club)
  • The Lake Club
  • Wilton YMCA
  • Aspetuck Country Club (Clinic site)

The benefit helps provide no-cost bereavement services at Adam’s House for children ages 3 – 18 throughout Connecticut grieving the loss of a loved one.

Sign up: http://www.paddleplayer.com/adams-house-charity/

The Adam Wysota Foundation is located at 241 Coram Ave., Shelton. Call 203-241-6207 for more info or email adamshousect@gmail.com.

Adam’s House Mission

At Adam’s House we believe every child should never grieve alone. Each child deserves a supportive and understanding community to learn and explore their feelings of loss. All grief journeys are unique and grief is a natural reaction to a loss of a loved one. At Adam’s House we will be partner in support of your healing process.

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