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MAC TENNIS PLAYERS RALLY FOR THE CURE

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MAC TENNIS PLAYERS RALLY FOR THE CURE

MANCHESTER, MA—July 21, 2015. On Friday evening, October 21, the MAC
Manchester Athletic Club hosted a Rally for the Cure Adult Tennis Social. Rally is a
grass roots program that works to spread awareness about breast cancer through
organized golf, tennis and social events.
This year marks the second year the MAC has rallied against breast cancer with over 70
tennis players and pros participating and over $2,000 raised.
Since its start in 1996, the Rally program has touched over 2.7 million people with the
important message that early detection and effective treatment saves lives. In addition to
mobilizing people behind breast cancer awareness, Rally events have generated over
$77 million for Susan G. Komen.
”The success of Rally is attributed to volunteer ambassadors like, Kasie Van Faasen,
MAC Membership Consultant, and Claudine Watson and Chrissy Lyons, MAC Tennis
Coordinators, who have said ‘Yes we can have a Rally at our club’. It is their enthusiasm,
energy and support we value in our commitment to support Susan G. Komen,” says
Diane Perillo, Program Manager, Rally for the Cure. To host a Rally for the Cure event
of your own in your area call 1.800.327.6811 or visit the website:
www.rallyforthecure.com
“We are committed to hosting additional fundraising events throughout the year as a way
to spread awareness for foundations while having some fun on the courts,” said MAC’s
Director of Tennis, Todd Carpenter.
The next fundraising event to be held at the MAC will be a tennis social on November 19
with guest of honor and legendary tennis coach, Nick Bollettieri. For more information or
to sign up for the event, contact Todd Carpenter at tcarpenter@macathletics.com
Manchester Athletic Club is a Regional Training Center of New England and one of 7
Certified Regional training centers in the country. The full-service health club features 12
tennis courts, the Gymazing! Childcare Center, iXl programs for young teens, a fitness
and strength training center, indoor aquatics center, and multiple group exercise studios.
Photo Attached.
Caption: More than 70 tennis players joined together to Rally for the Cure, raising more
than $2,000 at the event held on Friday, October 22 at Manchester Athletic Club to
benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

MAC kicks off weekend of tennis events with a benefit for ALS hosted by Nick Bollettieri
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MAC kicks off weekend of tennis events with a benefit for ALS hosted by Nick Bollettieri

MANCHESTER, MA—November 17, 2015. This week, Manchester Athletic Club’s MAC Tennis program, welcomes Nick Bollettieri—who will host an adult tennis social and pro exhibition to benefit ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALSTDI) this Friday evening at 7pm.

In addition to the fundraiser, Bollettieri will be the centerpiece in a weekend of events, geared toward parents and junior tennis players, which focuses on coaching outstanding athletes. Saturday, November 21, at 2pm, MAC Fitness Director Nan Gorton will speak to parents on the USTA’s Strength & Conditioning Philosophy and Resources. At 2:45, Sports Psychologist Bryan Lomax will lead a session on Helping Your Child Compete Like a Champion. The sessions are free and open to parents of USTA New England tournament players. Additional presentations will take place on Sunday November 22 at 9:30am and 10:15am. Parents are encouraged to call for a reservation.

During his annual visit to the club whose tennis program he helped design 13 years ago, Bollettieri will also give private and group lessons, host a 10-and-under Green and Orange Ball Day on Saturday from 12:00-2:30pm, and lead High Performance Tennis Academy Days Saturday from 2-5pm and Sunday from 9am-12pm.

Last year, Bollettieri received the highest honor in tennis when he was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. He has coached ten #1 players in the world including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Martina Hingis, Jelena Jankovic, Marcelo Rios, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova, and Venus and Serena Williams—as well as the current #6 player in the world, Kei Nishikori..

“We’re pleased to have Nick here to work with our tennis players, parents and coaches as well as help raise money for ALS, said Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis at Manchester Athletic Club. We invite our members, as well as the USTA junior community and their parents, to seize this unique opportunity to spend time with a world-renown, passionate and inspirational coach.

To take part in any of the weekend’s events, contact Todd Carpenter, Director of Tennis, at Manchester Athletic Club: 978-526-8900 ext. 238 or tcarpenter@mactennis.com.

Manchester Athletic Club is located in Manchester by-the-Sea, MA, and is the only USTA Training Center in New England and only one of 12 USTA Regional Training Centers in the country.