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Chris Evert Charities Celebrates
20th Annual Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and Black Tie Gala
Chris Evert Charities hosted the 20th Annual Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and Black Tie Gala, which raised another $300,000 for programs that serve Florida’s most vulnerable children and families. Every dollar raised during this weekend event is matched by the State of Florida through the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, bringing the total contributed since 1989 to over $18 million.
The Ounce of Prevention Fund combines public and private funding to invest in a variety of innovative prevention programs that provide measurable benefits for children, families and communities throughout Florida. Many of Florida’s children and families now have a brighter future thanks to the ongoing efforts of Chris Evert Charities and the Ounce of Prevention Fund.
To find out more about the 2010 Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic and Black Tie Gala, visit www.chrisevert.org or call 561-394-2400. To find out how you can contribute directly to the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, click here.
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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