A non-profit organization in Syracuse will be developing a wheelchair tennis program with the help of a new $1,000 grant from the Eastern Adult Tennis Foundation. Move Along Inc., which provides adaptive recreation to people with disabilities, was one of 11 organizations throughout New York and New Jersey that were presented grants by Patrick McEnroe at the foundation’s annual luncheon. The grants will benefit a wide range of players – from low-income seniors to people with traumatic brain injuries. “Sometimes, when we’re on the court, we forget how fortunate we are to be able to play,” said EATF Chair Sharon Weiner. |
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“These grants will help us break down some of the barriers that exist, and bring tennis to a wide range of adults across the region.”
The EATF was founded in 2004 and provides grants to member organizations of the United States Tennis Association Eastern Section, which encompasses New York, Northern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. This year, $9,100 was awarded to 11 organizations throughout New York and New Jersey.
Syracuse:
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Move Along Inc. for a wheelchair tennis program.
Troy:
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Troy Tennis Association for its senior tennis in underserved Prospect Park.
Westchester:
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Greenburgh – The Jerry Alleyne Memorial Foundation to teach tennis to underserved adults.
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White Plains – Gilda’s Club received for its wellness through tennis program for cancer survivors.
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Purchase - HERO, Inc. received for its tennis program for people with traumatic brain injuries.
Putnam:
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Southeast – The Southeast Topspins received for its wheelchair tennis program.
New York City:
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Highland Park Sports and Education Foundation for adult programs for low income seniors.
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Special Olympics for a tennis training program for intellectually disabled men and women.
Long Island:
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Don’t Move Away Inc. received for underserved community.
Northern New Jersey:
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Hackensack University Medical Center received for its tennis for Life provides programs for breast cancer survivors.
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Raritan Valley YMCA received for its tennis program for special needs adults.