ace the stigma
Mental Health Stigma Has Met Its Match
Our mission is to defeat the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. Ace the Stigma's goal is to raise funding for programs to increase awareness and provide education and outreach/treatment programs for individuals struggling with this disease.
The Latest from ATS
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FREE Men's Educational Event
Focusing on men's mental health challenges, featuring a panel discussion on supporting oneself and others, understanding unique pressures, and improving wellness.
Friday, March 6th, 2026 | 7:45-8:15 AM Coffee and Breakfast, then 8:15-9:15 AM Program. The Ruth, 2122 Thrift Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28208.
Registration is required by February 27th. Funded in part by a grant from Ace The Stigma, open to all men in the community, with free parking available.
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The 2026 JAX Tennis & Pickleball Event Returns
Save the Dates: June 11-13, 2026
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The 2026 CLT Tennis Memorial Event Returns with New Format and Venues
Save the Dates: June 19-20, 2026
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$5,520 Raised for ace the stigma at the 2025 charlotte invitational
Thank you to the Charlotte Sports Foundation for featuring ATS, and to The Charlotte Observer for sponsoring ATS’s "Dollars For Aces" Campaign at the 2025 Charlotte Invitational.
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Personal and corporate donations will go to groups raising awareness about mental health issues.
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In Memory of Chuck Reiney
Ace the Stigma was founded in 2023 in memory of Chuck Reiney, who died by suicide at the age of 53. He was a husband, father, sibling, avid tennis player, and former president of the Olde Providence Tennis Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ace The Stigma will focus on raising money, providing support, and bringing people together to help those suffering from mental illness. Please join us as we ACE THE STIGMA!