**** REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, MAY 2ND, 2025****
Mental health stigma has met its match! Please join us for the 2nd Annual Ace the Stigma Memorial Event, Honoring Chuck Reiney. Recognized by NC USTA as the ‘2024 Charity Tournament of the Year,’ this event is a tribute to Chuck Reiney, a past OPRC President, member, and dear friend who died by suicide at the age of 53.
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT:
🗣 Attend the Relationship Redefined Mental Health Panel Discussion (Thursday, 6:00 PM) FREE - Feature speakers: Ed Williams, Programming Director of For Students. Randy Wall, PH. D, licensed psychologist. Chris Love, NC board-certified Addiction Counselor. Read Speaker Bios HERE.
🎾 Play in the Tennis Tournament (Friday-Sunday) $100/player | Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Dingles (includes tournament, all events, player gift, and awards.)
🍷 Attend the Donelan Wine Tasting (Friday, 6:30 PM) $50/person
🎉 Attend the Mix & Mingle Party with Dinner & Live Auction (Saturday, 6:00 PM) $35/person
✍ Participate in the Silent Auction (Opens: Saturday, June 21. Closes: Saturday, June 28 at 8:30 PM) FREE
🎗 Be A Sponsor: Read 'What’s in it for your company!' | View Sponsorship Levels | Submit Sponsorship Form
👭 Volunteer: Sign Up Form
💰 Make A Direct Donation: Donation Form
WHO BENEFITS: Funds raised go to support local mental health initiatives by raising funds for suicide prevention and treatment programs. The Ace the Stigma Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, aims to normalize discussions around mental health, treating it with the same importance as physical health. Your participation will help break the silence surrounding mental health disorders.
STILL UNDECIDED? Check out the 2024 CLT Memorial Event Honoring Chuck Reiney recap, and see what is in store at this awarded event! Come celebrate Chuck and his love for tennis, play great tennis, or attend as a viewer and, in doing so, support a fantastic charity. To date, ATS has donated $190,000 to Charlotte area non-profits that serve those suffering from mental illness, including Alexander Youth Network, For Students, Mission 34, Hopeway, and Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas.
Corporate & Individual Sponsors
Thank You To Our Sponsors - This event would not have been possible without the generous support of so many companies, families, and individuals. Together, we made a significant first step towards ending the stigma surrounding mental illness.
