Local Organization Chosen to Participate in the 2019 US Open

NORTH PALM BEACH, FL – April 30, 2019 – It’s an honor fit for the best of the best tennis players. Love Serving Autism is pleased to announce 24 of its children and adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder are invited to participate in the 2019 US Open On-Court adaptive tennis experience Saturday August 31, 2019 on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court.

The local team will demonstrate an on-court showcase, leading into the first stadium court match. One of the Love Serving Autism tennis athletes will participate in the coin toss for the match following the on-court demonstration. The Love Serving Autism tennis athletes will receive a ground pass to watch world class professional tennis for the day.

Founder of Love Serving Autism, Lisa Pugliese says, “This is an amazing opportunity being chosen to participate in this very special event. Children and adults on the spectrum struggle with inclusion and social skills, this is a great way to combat that problem and raise more awareness about autism.”

The group is hosting a number of fundraisers, along with ago-fund me account already set up to help with trip expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/love-serving-autisms-2019-us-open-fundraiser?member=2098000

Autism is the fastest growing developmental disorder, affecting 1 in 59 children born today and 1 in 37 boys. Autism cost a family an average of $60,000 throughout childhood, with the bulk of the cost in special services and lost wages related to increased demands on one or both parents.

WHO: Love Serving Autism Chosen to Participate in 2019 US Open In New York
WHAT: Children and Adults living with ASD to play tennis at Arthur Ashe Stadium
WHEN: August 31, 2019
WHERE: Arthur Ashe Stadium, USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, 124-02 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, New York 11368

About Love Serving Autism: LSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides after-school charter and community-based therapeutic tennis programs for children and adults with ASD to create opportunities for learning, playing and socializing through innovative and rewarding activities. The organization’s big goal is to build a therapeutic recreational center. *** MEDIA IS WELCOME TO ATTEND***

For more information about Love Serving Autism, go to www.loveservingautism.org