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.

BENEFICIARIES OF THIS EVENT: Alexander Youth Network, For Students, Mission 34, Hopeway, and Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas.

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. Scroll to the bottom of the page to Read Speaker Bios.

🎾 Play in the Tennis Tournament (Friday-Sunday) $100/player (includes tournament, all events, player gift, and awards.)
▪️ Men’s Doubles: Open | Combined Options: 8.0 & below | 7.0 & below
▪️ Women’s Doubles: Combined Options: 9.5 & below | 8.0 & below | 7.0 & below
▪️ Dingles: Men's, Women's, & Mixed Open Teams

🍷 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 8:00 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: Unable to attend, but wish to donate? Click the teal 'Register & Donate' button, then on the pop-up page, select 'No thanks, I'd just like to donate→' blue link.

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? Pictures speak louder than words! Peruse through the Ace the Stigma May 2-5, 2024 Photo Gallery, 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.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

We hope to see you there!
Mike Reiney, Sr. and the Ace the Stigma Team
Ace the Stigma Foundation

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(01) Spring Welcome: Original Art by Eva Crawford