Alan King Pro-Am Raises $20,000 for Wheelchair Sports Federation
Shelter Rock Tennis Club played host to the annual Alan King Pro-Am event on Aug. 29. Tennis champions Peter Fleming, Virginia Wade, Johan Kriek, Mark Woodforde, Rosie Casals, Bob Lutz and many others teamed with some of Long Island’s best amateurs for a day of fun that raised nearly $20,000 for the charitable beneficiary.
Thanks to the support of Donna Bernstein, the Wheelchair Sports Federation benefits from events such as the Alan King Pro-Am. Once again, as he has done for so many years, host Morris Levy ensured that everyone enjoyed the day.
The members of Shelter Rock were very supportive, and plans are already underway for next year’s event. Shelter Rock’s professional Robin Deitch-Nogrady helped organize many of the members into volunteer groups, and the club raffle raised a considerable amount of money for charity.
Our sponsors included Donnay USA and Netjets. Former number one-ranked Stan Smith dropped by to lend a hand, and other participants included Jimmy Arias, the Jensen brothers, Rick Leach, and many other former champions.
The Alan King Pro-Am has become a fixture on Long Island, and will continue to help the Wheelchair Sports Federation achieve its goals.
If you would like to help contribute to this event, or are interested in joining our family of sponsors for next year’s please contact Tournament Chairman Peter Fishbach by e-mail at p.fishbach@yahoo.com.
Marc Woodforde serves during the 2010 Alan King Pro-Am
Murphy Jensen and Jonathan Klee take part in a charitable event for a good cause
Fomer women’s champion Virginia Wade gives some pointers
Members of the Wheelchair Sports Federation were on hand to play a wheelchair tennis exhibition
Adam Schwartz and Dick Stockton discuss strategy mid-match at the 2010 Alan King Pro-Am
