National Tennis Foundation Hosts Event to Support Local Family Affected by the Devastation in Haiti
As Vicki Duval, a top-ranked junior tennis athlete training at the Racquet Club of the South, learned that her father was trapped beneath their earthquake ravaged home in Haiti, the weight of her concerns fell sharply on the shoulders of her tennis coach, Brian de Villiers. The sequence of events that followed represents how generosity and love can really make a difference.
Atlanta, GA, March 04, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Saturday, March 6, the National Tennis Foundation (NTF) will host a dinner and presentation at Racquet Club of the South at 6pm to honor the miraculous efforts of a team who saved not only a man’s life, but a father. As Vicki Duval, a top-ranked junior tennis athlete training at the Racquet Club of the South, learned that her father was trapped beneath their earthquake ravaged home in Haiti, the weight of her concerns fell sharply on the shoulders of her tennis coach, Brian de Villiers. The sequence of events that followed represents how generosity and love can really make a difference.
The panel presentation will feature: Vicki Duval, Nadine Duval, and Dr. Jean Maurice Duval, a family affected by the devastation in Haiti; Brian de Villiers, director of tennis, Racquet Club of the South; Anne Keeton, player liaison, Racquet Club of the South; and Harry & Charlotte Kitchen, donors, National Tennis Foundation.
“The heroic feat accomplished by this unique team embodies what the foundation seeks to create,” comments Steve Gareleck, founder, NTF. “Although we could not save more victims in Haiti, we are commited to assisting the Duval family as they recover from this horrible event.”
Join the NTF in raising support for the Duval family and honoring the team who contributed to saving Dr. Duval on Saturday, March 6, at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the door which includes a light buffet and presentation. All proceeds will support the Duval family suffering through these difficult times.
Please contact info@nationaltennisfoundation.org for questions or to RSVP for the event.
About National Tennis Foundation
The National Tennis Foundation (NTF) provides opportunities for gifted children with uncommon athletic ability, regardless of race or economic means, to become true student athletes fully prepared to compete at a collegiate level or chose a career in professional tennis. The NTF serves to elevate these players to grow and succeed on the court and in life through world-class education and training. The National Tennis Foundation, a nationally recognized charitable organization, was founded in 2009 as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The foundation is partnered with the Racquet Club of the South, a USTA National Training Facility, and the RCS College Preparatory Program, an accredited and exceptionally high-performing academic program. Committed to the local community, NTF collaborate with the YMCA Georgia and the Georgia Tennis Foundation.
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The panel presentation will feature: Vicki Duval, Nadine Duval, and Dr. Jean Maurice Duval, a family affected by the devastation in Haiti; Brian de Villiers, director of tennis, Racquet Club of the South; Anne Keeton, player liaison, Racquet Club of the South; and Harry & Charlotte Kitchen, donors, National Tennis Foundation.
“The heroic feat accomplished by this unique team embodies what the foundation seeks to create,” comments Steve Gareleck, founder, NTF. “Although we could not save more victims in Haiti, we are commited to assisting the Duval family as they recover from this horrible event.”
Join the NTF in raising support for the Duval family and honoring the team who contributed to saving Dr. Duval on Saturday, March 6, at 6pm. Tickets are $10 at the door which includes a light buffet and presentation. All proceeds will support the Duval family suffering through these difficult times.
Please contact info@nationaltennisfoundation.org for questions or to RSVP for the event.
About National Tennis Foundation
The National Tennis Foundation (NTF) provides opportunities for gifted children with uncommon athletic ability, regardless of race or economic means, to become true student athletes fully prepared to compete at a collegiate level or chose a career in professional tennis. The NTF serves to elevate these players to grow and succeed on the court and in life through world-class education and training. The National Tennis Foundation, a nationally recognized charitable organization, was founded in 2009 as a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The foundation is partnered with the Racquet Club of the South, a USTA National Training Facility, and the RCS College Preparatory Program, an accredited and exceptionally high-performing academic program. Committed to the local community, NTF collaborate with the YMCA Georgia and the Georgia Tennis Foundation.
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404.591.0669
www.nationaltennisfoundation.org
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