ACEing Autism is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children with autism grow through the sport of tennis. It was founded in the summer of 2008 in Boston, Mass., as a family-run organization that relies on the invaluable efforts of its volunteers and supporters.
Count Notre Dame Prep freshman Marisa Bitonti as both a volunteer and supporter. An avid tennis player herself since she was very young, Bitonti found out about the organization during one of her tournaments.
“I got involved with ACEing Autism when I was playing a USTA tournament and I saw regional program taking place and thought I’d really like to start a program in our area,” said the Clarkston resident.