“Hits for HALOS” March 28-29 at the I’On Club

“Hits for HALOS” Tennis Fundraiser for Abused and Neglected Local Children March 28-29

HALOS invites tennis fans, sponsors, and donors to a Pro/Am doubles tournament and Silent Auction March 28-29 at The I’On Club to raise funds for the HALOS Summer Camp Program for abused and neglected children in Charleston County.

Charleston, SC – March 13, 2009 – The “Hits for HALOS” Pro/Am tennis tournament will be held March 28-29 at The I’On Club, 252 Ponsbury Road in Mount Pleasant. Spectators are welcome to join in all the festivities with free admission. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the HALOS Summer Camp Program for abused and neglected children in Charleston County.

The tournament pairs 28 amateurs with a rotation of 14 pros from around the Southeast for ten round-robin sets, followed by a playoff. Saturday afternoon will also feature a Wine Tasting, Spectator Party with soft drinks, beer, and margaritas, and a Silent Auction.

Silent Auction item donations are requested, Corporate Sponsorships are available, and financial contributions are welcome. Current Gold and Platinum Sponsors include Assurant Health, Bodacious Bagels, Eyraud Enterprises, The I’On Club, Jacob’s Kitchen/The Inn at I’On, and Merrill Lynch (Costa Chakeris and James Hennessy).

Saturday, March 28

9:00 – 5:00 Round Robin Pro/Am Tennis

5:00 – 8:00 Pro Exhibition and Spectator Party

5:00 – 8:00 Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

Sunday, March 29

9:00 – 2:00 Round Robin Pro/Am Tennis

2:00 – 5:00 Tournament Playoff and Happy Hour

The HALOS Summer Camp Program provides financial assistance in sending abused and neglected children to summer camp in the Charleston area – typically a public recreation, sports, music, or arts day camp. Some children have chosen a Youth Summer Leadership Program. These opportunities would not be available without the financial support from HALOS, and they can have a life-long positive affect in the child.

“Camp experiences are so important for children.” said HALOS Executive Director Kim Clifton. She adds, ”The children who attend gain important life skills and enjoy fun during their out of school times, but it also means that caregivers can continue working and that children are in safe care. The costs of camp and other summer activities often mean that the children who need the experiences the most – those who have been abused and neglected – do not have access. This tournament will help us ensure that all children who need it will go to camp.”

For additional information, sponsorship opportunities, silent auction item donations, or to make a contribution, contact Mike Morris at 843-860-0984 or hitsforhalos@comcast.net.

About HALOS:

Established in 1997, the mission of HALOS is to provide resources and special opportunities to abused and neglected children and their caregivers through partnerships with faith-based and other community organizations. Visit the website atwww.charlestonhalos.org. HALOS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Contact:

Mike Morris

843-860-0984

hitsforhalos@comcast.net

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