The Ace for a Cause Women’s Tennis Tournament, set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, will be presented by the Dave Marshall Tennis Academies at The Plantations, 18464 Plantations Blvd. in Lewes, to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Inc. The tournament is open to all USTA-rated players and will be a women’s doubles round robin format.
“While Dave [Marshall] and I have planned events to benefit national organizations in the past, and we will again, right now we’re really trying to focus on local organizations that help people right here in our community,” said Ace for a Cause coordinator Meg Josetti.
“That’s why we want to raise money for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition as well as awareness of the good work they do here.”
Spectators are welcome and invited to stay for lunch ($10 fee), join in the 50/50 raffle, bid on items in the silent auction and partake in the shopping extravaganza provided by local retailers and vendors – all ways to help raise additional funds for the fight against breast cancer in Delaware.
Registration is limited and on a first-come/first-served basis. The $50 per person entry fee includes tournament participation, lunch at The Plantations, and a pink tennis shirt and “goodie-bag.”
Forms are available at The Plantations or by calling or emailing Meg Josetti at 302-448-6795 or megjosetti@gmail.com. Registration forms may be faxed to 302-988-8400.
Dave Marshall, founder of Dave Marshall Tennis Academies, is the tennis coach at Washington College and the tennis director and part owner of The Plantations. Marshall frequently hosts open singles, doubles and mixed doubles championships. He was a nationally ranked collegiate player, and he has been named USPTA Middle States Pro of the Year as well as Delaware Pro of the Year. For more information visit davemarshalltennis.com.
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, state-wide organization with offices in Dover, Lewes and Wilmington. Its mission is to empower our community by raising awareness of breast health issues through outreach, education and support services, in order to facilitate the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. The vision of the agency is to create a community where every person diagnosed with breast cancer is a survivor, and fear and doubt are replaced with knowledge and hope.
DBCC reaches diverse communities to deliver messages that address their unique concerns about breast cancer and early detection, and helps to facilitate free or reduced-cost care and screening mammograms for women with low incomes or with little or no insurance. DBCC also supports research into the causes of breast cancer and the pursuit of optimal treatments and cures by helping to facilitate participation in local clinical trials. To learn more about DBCC visit debreastcancer.org or call 866-312-DBCC (3222).
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