In It To Win It: Gamma Sports Continues To Fight For a Cure
Gamma Offers Complete Pink Tennis Line for National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Chuck Vietmeier
200 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh,
412-323-0335
pdev@corp.gammasports.com
10/04/05 - Gamma Sports, makers of the number one rated string product line in tennis, today announced the continuation and growth of their partnership with Tennis Against Breast Cancer (TABC). Since its formation in 1996, TABC has worked to bring breast cancer awareness to centre court, educating people about the disease and fundraising for a cure. TABC holds events to achieve these goals, making significant contributions to improving the lives of breast cancer patients, survivors and their families.
“Tennis can have a huge impact on the quality of life of breast cancer survivors, family members and friends,” said Maureen Rankine, TABC founder. “Tennis can help survivors regain their strength through conditioning, and bring together all those affected by the disease and put their minds at ease for a while.”
“We would love to come to work tomorrow and hear that a cure has been found,” said Matt Ferrari, President of Gamma Sports, “but until that happens, we feel honored to be a part of the fight.” 15% of the net profits from the sale of each TABC product will be donated to Tennis Against Breast Cancer to increase awareness and fund research. Gamma Sports’ current Tennis Against Breast Cancer line consists of matching Pink Revelation™ String, Pink Shockbuster® vibration dampener, Pink Supreme™ overgrip in a 3-piece pack and a 15-piece Tour Pack, Pink 9.5” Jumbo Ball, and Pink Bag-o-Balls.
Featured Pink Gamma Products
Live Wire® Revelation™ String –multifilaments are fused rather than bonded together for a firmer yet more forgiving feel. Revelation string features a hard pearl coating on the outer surface to prevent notching and provide longer string life.
Shockbuster® – original “worm” shaped vibration dampener that contacts the critical main strings and dampens out vibration with its patented Zorbicon® gel filled design.
Supreme™ Overgrip – Gamma’s best selling overgrip features a balance of tackiness and absorbency, while maintaining softness and durability.
Bag-o-Balls™ – 12 Pink Pressureless Practice Balls in a reusable mesh carrying bag.
Jumbo Ball – 9.5” jumbo ball. Ideal for autographs or as a novelty gift. Bounces like a tennis ball when inflated.
Availability
Look for the new Tennis Against Breast Cancer products through a link on the TABC website, at select Tennis Pro Shops and National Retailers throughout the U.S. To locate a dealer near you, visit the ‘Find a Dealer’ area of the Gamma Sports website or in the U.S. call (800) 333-0337, outside the U.S. call (412) 323-0335.
To inquire about becoming a Gamma Sports dealer and distributing TABC Products, contact Gamma Sports directly:
Telephone: U.S. (800) 333-0337; outside the U.S. (412) 323-0335
Email: tsr@gammasports.com
GAMMA SPORTS | The Fastest Growing Racquet Sports Company in the World
Dr. Harry Ferrari, a nuclear engineer and avid tennis player, founded Gamma Sports in 1974 to create a synthetic gut tennis string that would embody the durability and playability of natural gut strings. Gamma synthetic string, engineered with a patented process, revolutionized the game of tennis and has been ranked the number 1 string for 23 years straight. Gamma Sports markets and sells an entire line of over 5,000 products including Fischer racquets, children’s tennis gear, tennis balls, Ballhopper® products, replacement grips, overgrips, vibration dampeners, court equipment, therapy products, and racquet accessories, all engineered to the same exacting standards as the award-winning string line. Gamma Sports is the official string, accessory and court supplier of Professional Tennis Registry. PTR is the world’s largest international organization of tennis teachers & coaches, with over 11,400 members worldwide. Gamma Sports is based in Pittsburgh, PA. For additional information on Gamma Sports’ entire line of products, visit the website at www.GammaSports.com or send a written request to:
Gamma Sports, 200 Waterfront Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, U.S.A.
Gamma Contact Information:
Sara Howell, Marketing and PR
Gamma Sports
Telephone: (412) 323-0335 ext. 286
Fax: (412) 323-0317
Email: mrkt@gammasports.com
URL: www.gammasports.com
TABC Contact Information:
Tennis Against Breast Cancer
Maureen Rankine, TABC Founder
Telephone: (212) 752-1780
Toll-Free: (888) 442-8222
Fax: (646) 840-0006
Email: info@tennisabc.org
URL: www.tennisabc.org
Donations can be mailed to:
Tennis Against Breast Cancer
328 East 59th St.
Suite #8
New York, NY 10022
Occasionally, Gamma Sports makes statements regarding planned or future development efforts for our existing or new products and services. These statements are not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of products, services, or features but merely reflect our current plans, which may change. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect any change in circumstances, after the statements are made.
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Links:
www.tennisabc.org
