Putaway Parkinson’s Tennis Tournament raises over $20,000 for Parkinson’s Programs

Park Optimists Miami (POM) together with the Brain Center held a round robin tennis tournament on October 21, 2017 to raise funds for Parkinson’s programs in Miami-Dade County. The tournament was held at the Coral Oaks Tennis Club in Pinecrest with amateur players, club members, and others from the community. With over 150 people in attendance, and the presenting sponsor, Weill, Gotshal & Manges, LLP presented a plaque to the Morrison family in memory of Richard Morrison, Esq, great supporter of POM.

Proceeds from the tournament and the silent auction will go to fund comprehensive programs and services providing exercise workshops, wellness and educational lectures, and support services for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers.

To donate to the Putaway Parkinson’s Tennis Tournament or to support Parkinson’s programs at the Brain Center, contact Tamara Robinett at (305) 856-8940, ext. 102 or email trobinett at braincenter.org.