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13th Annual Lessons For Life Fundraiser

Tickets for the 13th Annual Lessons For Life event are selling fast. Following a successful battle with breast cancer, local United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) professional Brenda Mertz took up the challenge and organized the first Lessons for Life event. Now in its 13th year, Brenda has helped raise over $150,000 to fund cancer research and provide support to cancer patients. In 2011, Mertz was proud to partner with Center for Building Hope and now all proceeds from the event will support the Center's programs for children and families affected by cancer.

$75 per person; $125 per couple$25 for children under 12
Your donation includes a Group Clinic, Silent Auction, Dinner (provided by Nancy's BBQ), cold beer and refreshements. All play levels are welcome!

* 25 area pros donate their time and talent for the group clinics from 4pm to 6pm* Food and drink provided by Nancy's Bar-B-Q, Andrea's and Michelob Ultra * Other sponsors include The Landings, Walgreens, DWY Landscape Architects, Totally Tennis and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

For more information call Michelle Brault at 941-921-5539 ext 2202. To purchase tickets online, visit: http://www.centerforbuildinghope.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=Lessons%20for%20Life%202013%20-%20December%207%2C%202013&category=Giving

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