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12th Annual Mats Wilander Celebrity Tennis/Golf Classic
10/17/2010 - By Rye, New York

12th Annual Mats Wilander Celebrity Tennis/Golf Classic

On October 18, 2010, Debra of America hosted the 12th Annual Mats Wilander Celebrity Tennis and Golf Classic, honoring Babe Rizzuto of Conair Corporation for her commitment to the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) community.

Thanks to the support of our generous sponsors and donors, it was an amazing success.

With the weather in full cooperation, the day got off to a brisk start as golfers and tennis players poured into Westchester Country Club, home of the PGA’s 2011 Senior Players’ Championship eager to hit the tennis court and golf course.
On the court, tennis legend Mats Wilander was joined by pros, Leslie Allen, Jared Palmer and Thomas Blake. Volunteers Jack Waite of Burning Tree Country Club and Patricio Misitrano of Tamarack Country Club coordinated the day’s tennis activities which kept both pros and amateurs fully engaged and challenged.
After a full brunch golfers took to the course to compete on some of the best 18 holes on the PGA tour.
The day wrapped up with an amazing cocktail reception and silent auction, dinner, an exciting live auction and music by the Stingers band.
This is one of Debra's largest annual events and it is an integral part of our annual fundraising efforts. All proceeds benefit both the research that will find a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa and the programs and services we provide to those who suffer from EB.
Sponsors of the event were: Title Sponsor: Molnlycke Health Care; Gold Sponsor: Hollister Wound Care; Silver Sponsors: National Rehab, Paul and Robert Butler; Other Sponsors: MDC Partners, AT&T Health Care, Serendipity Magazine, Curry Automotive, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shannon, Jr.
DebRA of America is the only national not for profit dedicated to supporting research into a cure and treatment for, while providing services and programs to those who suffer from, EB. Our mission is to alleviate and eventually eradicate the inherent daily stress of living with this disease. While there has been some promising research results, as of today there is no cure or treatment. Daily wound care, palliative treatments and preventative bandaging are the sole treatment options.

EB is a genetic disorder characterized by prominent blisters and skin tears resulting from the slightest friction or trauma. The disease is caused by the inability to produce a protein that is responsible for building the structures that allow the two layers of skin to attach to each other. Therefore the slightest friction or trauma, like pulling your shirt over your head or a wearing diaper, may result in a blister or a skin tear. Unfortunately, the skin is not the only organ affected. The list of secondary complications is long and a diverse list of medical specialists is required to combat daily living.

Please join us on Monday October 17th, 2011 for the 13th Annual Mats Wilander Celebrity Tennis and Golf Classic.
To learn more about Debra or upcoming events, visit www.debra.org or call 212-868-1573.

Photos: Geoffrey Tischman


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