Wall Street Tennis Challenge for Ovarian Cancer in Greenwich, CT

The Wall Street Tennis Challenge, was held on Saturday, September 21^st in Greenwich, CT to raise money for ovarian cancer research. I was pleased to serve as a Co-Chair! The event was created by  one of my best friends, Marjorie Pastel, in honor of her mother, Bette Drymer Shapiro, who passed away after a six year battle with ovarian cancer in 1998.  All proceeds of the evening benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine led by Dr. David Fishman.  The exciting event featured some of Wall Street's finest tennis players paired up in 20 doubles teams, who competed at the Field Club of Greenwich in a round robin during the day, followed by the tournament final exhibition match, cocktails, dinner, auction and dancing into the evening at the Greenwich Country Club.  Jimmy Arias, a tennis prodigy who turned pro at age 16 in 1980 and had a career high ranking of No. 5 in the world in 1984, was the evening’s emcee.  He currently serves as a commentator for ESPN International and the Tennis Channel.  Highlights of the event included match play with many former professional tennis players including Tom Blake and other top players such as David Caldwell, Ted Danforth, Jon Pastel, Ricky Sandler, Jason Pinsky, Brandon Ogara and Jimmy Bass.  The winners of the coveted 2013 Wall Street Tennis Challenge title were Justin Natale and Christian Nagler, who won two tiebreaks back to back in the semis and finals against Bill Ackman and Jason Pinsky to clinch the victory.   Chairs of the event were Marjorie and Jon Pastel, Kristina Gabelli, Jennifer Morris,Lori Zych and myself . Committee members included Shal Ahmen, Lynda Baldini, Amy Balducci, Lindsay Barth, Vicki Boxer, Gretchen Bylow, Jordana Cecil, Lauren Cranston, Melinda Ganeles, Ingrid Hang, Alison Hoenig, Ally Jacoutot, Robyn Jones,  Lauren Lewis, Carolyn Pastel, Emma Pennington, Jodi Pontoriero, Kristen Quick, Wendy Reyes, Mara Sandler,  Kristen Scherb, Suzanne Shapiro, Sarah Tazi, Leigh Teixeria, Carrie Wallack, Kelly Watts and Stephanie Webb.
Here are some fabulous photos from our friend and photographer, Elaine Ubina, of Fairfield County Look - check out her site, it is fabulous!
[caption id="attachment_3239" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Marjorie Pastel and Melissa Hawks. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3240" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Melissa Hawks, Ingrid Hang, Stephanie Webb. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3241" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Tennis during the finals. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3242" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Co-Chairs Melissa Hawks, Lori Zych, Jennifer Morris, Kristina Gabelli and Marjorie Pastel with former tennis professional Jimmy Arias. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3243" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Me with my husband, Carney, enjoying the finals match. Photo by Elaine Ubina  [/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3244" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Tennis professional Tom Blake. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3245" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Ted Danforth and Alan Cosby. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3246" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Bill Ackman in action in the finals match. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_3248" align="aligncenter" width="720"] My friends Riann Smith and Jon Claude Zucconi. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3249" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Jason Pinsky and Bill Ackman. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3250" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Jon Pastel, William Ackman, Jason Pinsky, Justin Natale, Christian Nagler, Jimmy Arias. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3255" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Carney and Melissa Hawks, Art and Linda Jenkins, Caleb Moore, Jim and Diana Higgins, Russel Wallack. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3251" align="aligncenter" width="720"] My friends Andy Stern, Ashley Graham and Erin Stern. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3252" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Friends Mark and Leigh Teixera.  Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3258" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Deidre Ballester and Wendy Reyes. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3238" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Colleen Campo, Lauren Cranston and Patrick Campo. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_3253" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The 2013 Wall Street Tennis Challenge Women's Committee. Photo by Elaine Ubina.[/caption]
I have been so honored to be a part of this for the past three years!  We have an amazing group of women who put on the event and we are all so happy to support our good friend, Marjorie Pastel, in her efforts to raise awareness for ovarian cancer.  For many, many more photos visit the Fairfield County Look and view our entire event album!
Here's a great video on the event from Itsrelevant.com - take a peek and come join us next year!  We raise considerable funds for Mount Sinai's Ovarian Cancer Research Fund!  You can follow us and buy tickets next year at the Wall Street Challenge website and on our Facebook page!
 

 



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