Charity Event: The 2nd Annual Mats Wilander Foundation Tennis Pro-Am

Imagine a disease that is so painful that your child is in pain if you even hug her. Epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, is a rare genetic condition that affects connective tissue. People with EB have extremely fragile skin, and the slightest friction, like taking off a shirt or a hug, can cause painful blisters to form and tear the skin open.

The 2nd Annual Mats Wilander Foundation Tennis Pro-Am, held on August 27, from 8am to 4pm, is a fundraiser for the only national nonprofit dedicated to research and treatment of EB, the Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association (debra of America). It will be held at the 100-year-old West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, Queens. Open to players of all ages and skill levels, the Pro-Am will be filled with activities, like hitting balls with former and current tennis pros, a continental breakfast and barbecue lunch, instructional clinics, individual and team competitions, a pro meet-and-greet, a professional exhibition match, and more.

Dress code is tennis whites, and donations are welcome, even if you can’t attend. Visit debra.org for more info!

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

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Instituto Cervantes

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