Tennis has the power to create...
Character
“The biggest lesson I am learning from tennis is to always be fair,” says 11-year-old Deoz. “You learn to call the ball in or out and that being fair is most important, even in close matches.” Read more about Deoz’s story here.
community
“Every time I pass by the courts, people are there – they are in constant use,” says Dr. Shannon Kennedy, president of Rappahannock Community College. “Our courts are bringing the community together, creating comradery and instilling a sense of pride.” Read more about their courts here!
well-being
“Playing tennis, I have met so many exceptional ladies who I am now lucky to call friends… I honestly can’t imagine my life now without tennis,” says Kristy Seredni, a 2.5 League player in Richmond, Va. Read more about her journey here.
Why Your Support is needed
Do you remember the first time you stepped onto a tennis court to play in a match or the moment when you realized your tennis team was really your tennis family? Tennis is more than just a sport, it facilitates connections and has the power to bring communities together in positive ways.
Give others the chance to experience the transformative power of tennis. Make a gift to grow tennis in the Mid-Atlantic.
What Your Support Means
In the Mid-Atlantic, tennis creates community, character, and well-being and your gift helps make it possible for EVERYONE to experience the benefits it has to offer.
Your generous gifts:
- Provide scholarships to youth players so they can gain the character building benefits of the sport.
- Help refurbish or build tennis courts that stimulate communities.
- Support programs that deliver essential physical, social, and emotional health benefits through the sport.
Bring tennis to all!
Make a gift and help bring the lifelong benefits of tennis to ALL in the Mid-Atlantic Section. Donate today!