Own a Piece of the 2008 US Open!
Published by Aaress Lawless on Sep 24, 2008 | Print |
Own a piece of the US Open and help keep kids across the country off the streets and on the court!
The United States Tennis Association is currently auctioning off a Wilson tennis ball signed by 2008 US Open champion Serena Williams, runner-up Jelena Jankovic, and the celebrities who attended the final match.
Bidding starts at at $300 and net proceeds will be donated to USTA Serves, the philanthropic and charitable entity of the USTA.
Women’s Final ball signed by:
US Open Women’s Singles Champion Serena Williams
2008 US Open Women’s Singles Runner-Up Jelena Jankovic
Katrina Adams
Tracy Austin
Alec Baldwin
Richard Branson
Christie Brinkley
Jennifer Capriati
Glenn Close
David Dinkins
Steve Guttenburg
Alexa Ray Joel
Don King
Martina Navratilova
Patrick McEnroe
Natalie Portman
Marisol Thomas
Rob Thomas
Guillermo Vilas
Established in 1994, USTA Serves supports, monitors and promotes programs that enhance the lives of disadvantaged children through the integration of tennis and education.
USTA Serves actively supports individual students from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds through college scholarships and player incentive awards and encourages children to pursue their goals and highest dreams by succeeding in school and becoming responsible citizens.
Additionally, the Foundation supports community tennis programs across the country that provide positive role models, academic assistance, life skills, and tennis instruction to help prevent violence, substance abuse and school dropouts.
Donations to USTA Serves can be made at http://foundationgiving.usta.com or by calling (914) 696-7223.
Log onto www.tennisaceauctions.com to place your bid now!
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