Join us for our annual Matthew Shepard Memorial Tennis Jam!
Once again this year we are holding our immensely popular “Tennis Jam” to raise funds for The Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Come on out for an afternoon of round robin tennis play and socializing to help raise money for a very important cause. Read more.
The Matthew Shepard Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes tolerance and acceptance of all people regardless of sexual orientation, color, religion and culture. The organization's primary mission is to visit schools and community/religious organizations throughout the country to dispel fear, educate and encourage people to embrace and celebrate diversity. The Foundation has also successfully lobbied for the extension of the federal hate crime laws to include punishment for crimes committed and motivated by LGBT fear and hatred. Please visit www.matthewshepard.org for more information on this wonderful organization.
Every year Judy Shepard sends a letter thanking us for our support. We encourage you all to read.
RAIN DATE: Sunday, October 15th 12pm-4pm.
Location: 119th Street in Riverside Park http://www.119ta.net/directions
Contributions: Suggested donation is $30…….more is always welcome.
All donations are tax deductible and go directly to help fund the organization’s work.
Food and drink will be provided and we will have a raffle with lots of cool and exciting prizes.
Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets!
Please contact the organizers below for more information and/or to help volunteer at the event.
Karen Funfgeld | karen.mtgtennis@gmail.com
Daniel Arzuaga | arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com
Donations to the Matthew Shepard Foundation can also be made on MTG's Donations page.
Hope to see you all there!
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