HIT THE COURTS WITH TENNIS LEGEND MATS WILANDER AND BE
PART OF THE CURE ON AUGUST 28
Join us on Wednesday, August 28 for the inaugural MW Foundation Tennis Pro-Am benefiting debra of America at the legendary 100-year-old West Side Tennis Club, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.
REGISTER AT: http://www.debra.org/benefits
Former #1 tennis player in the world, Mats Wilander made tennis
history by winning two Grand Slam Singles titles on each of the three
different court surfaces: grass, har-tru, and clay. Wilander won his
fourth Grand Slam Singles title at the age of 20, the youngest man in
history to have achieved that feat. He is the recipient of 7 Grand Slam
Championships (8 with his Doubles win) and a member of the International
Tennis Hall of Fame. Let Mats teach you his skills and then challenge
him to a match on any of the three court surfaces! This special
fundraising event benefits Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – The Worst Disease You've Never Heard Of.™
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TENNIS PRO-AM INCLUDES:
- Playing with Mats Wilander, Former #1 Tennis Player in the World & International Tennis Hall of Fame Member
- Hitting with Former & Current Tennis Pros on 3 Court Surfaces
- Instructional Clinics, Competition Drills & Round-Robins
- Pro Meet-and-Greet
- Viewing a Professional Exhibition Match
- Continental Breakfast
- Barbecue Lunch with Beer, Wine & Cocktails
NOTABLE PAST PLAYERS INCLUDE
Leslie Allen | James Blake | Thomas Blake | Jim Courier | Honorable
David Dinkins | Will Ferrell | David Graham | Cameron Lickle | John
McEnroe | Patrick McEnroe | Yannick Noah | Karel Novácek | Jared Palmer |
Mikael Pernfors | Christy Turlington
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ticket packages, journal ad, logo placement, and exclusive benefits),
ticket levels, or to make a tax-deductible donation, email casey@debra.org for details.
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stands for, not only while on a tennis court but for everyday life.
The foundation’s main purpose is to help raise awareness for the rare
genetic connective tissue disorder, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – The Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of.™ . Mats’ 15 year old son, Erik, inherited a mild form of this genetic disease. Mats has been instrumental in helping debra of America raise awareness and funds for research and the supportive services and programs.
CONTACT:
debra of America
16 East 41 Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
212-868-1573
events@debra.org
http://www.debra.org/benefits