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The 2008 Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and the 19th Anniversary Gala raised $500,000 over the weekend event.
Held at the Boca Raton Resort and the Delray Beach Tennis Center, the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic is one of South Florida’s biggest and best fundraising events. Since its inception, Chris Evert Charities has contributed over $16 million to programs administered by the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida. Programs funded with the proceeds of this event assist mothers and pregnant women at risk for drug abuse, offering shelter, treatment, parental education, job training and job placement services with an emphasis on keeping families together. "We have all made mistakes in our lives and I believe people deserve a second chance. We fund centers where mothers can keep their kids with them, giving them more incentive to seek treatment for their addiction," said Evert.
Many Florida children and families now have the opportunity for a brighter future thanks to the ongoing efforts of Chris Evert Charities and the Ounce of Prevention Fund. For information or tickets to the 2009 Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and Black Tie Gala, visit www.chrisevert.org or call 561-394-2400.
REMEMBERING VITAS GERULAITIS
Before his tragic, accidental death at the age of 40, Vitas Gerulaitis had retired from the professional tennis tour with 24 top-level singles titles, 8 doubles titles and career earnings of nearly $3 million. Gerulaitis was known for his fast hands at the net and incredible speed on the court as well as for his warm personality off the court. One of his close friends, tennis legend Chris Evert, has honored his memory by awarding Vitas Gerulaitis Memorial Scholarships to women who have overcome a variety of challenges to become loving parents. The two-year college scholarships help these women pursue their dreams of a brighter future for themselves and their families.
The Vitas Gerulaitis Memorial Scholarships have been awarded each of the past 14 years at the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic in Delray Beach, Florida. "Vitas was a great supporter of this event. More than a great tennis player, he was a great person who believed in giving back to the community and helping those struggling with addiction, poverty, and a host of other problems many of us can only imagine," said Evert.
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"We honor Vitas’ memory by helping these women reach their full potential. We hope others will follow this example and leave legacies of hope and support for those less fortunate than themselves," said Evert.
Local Ounce of Prevention Fund programs may submit applications for women Download the application here.. |
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