By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, Might 14, 2024
Champions converged in New York Metropolis for a worthy tennis trigger on Tuesday evening.
Kim Clijsters, HJTEP Govt Director Katrina Adams, Rennae Stubbs, Stan Smith and Patrick McEnroe have been among the many gamers available to assist the Harlem Junior Tennis & Schooling Program’s 52nd Annual Gala on Might 13 on the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York Metropolis.
The sold-out occasion drew greater than 350 company, together with tennis champions, celebrities, a number of New York Knicks, philanthropists and tennis followers.
Emceed by WCBS-TV information anchor Maurice DuBois, the star-studded gala celebrates the success of the practically 1,000 kids who profit from HJTEP tennis and education schemes yearly.
Well-known faces walked the HJTEP crimson carpet together with singer, actress, former Miss America and devoted tennis fan Vanessa L. Williams, former Knicks guard Allan Houston, former world No. 1 and US Open champion Kim Clijsters, Corridor of Famer Stan Smith, who signed his signature Stan Smith footwear for followers, Grand Slam doubles champion and broadcaster Rennae Stubbs, former French Open doubles champion and former U.S. Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe, former Knicks middle Herb Williams, and former WTA professional Ahsha Rolle.
The 52nd annual charity gala raised near $1 million for HJTEP applications.
Key public sale gadgets:
US Open President’s Field Tickets for two: $13,000
Indian Wells VIP Tickets for two: $16,000
Golf Outing with Corridor of Famer and shoe icon Stan Smith: $16,000
ESPN US OPEN Behind the Scenes VIP Expertise with ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe: $14,000.
The gala honored two of HJTEP’s most ardent supporters by presenting the Shining Star Award to Stan Smith, a tennis Corridor of Famer and footwear icon; and the James R. Kelly III Chairman’s Award to Michelle Blake Wilson, an HJTEP alum and Board Member.
HJTEP develops champions in tennis schooling and wellness, bringing tennis to youth from high-risk, low-income inner-city neighborhoods and provides alternatives for self-development, emphasizing schooling and a optimistic code of conduct.
The not-for-profit group opens a brand new door for a lot of inner-city girls and boys, ages 6-18, to study the sport of tennis. Since 1972 the numbers converse to its success with a 95% highschool commencement fee, a 3.1 GPA, and 80% of graduates attending faculty.
Partnering with native colleges and group facilities, HJTEP serves college students year-round in the course of the college 12 months and with summer season applications. The expertise on the courts and in HJTEP’s education schemes develops the “complete little one”—in sports activities, college, and life. Tennis teaches children important life abilities, sportsmanship, self-discipline, social and emotional competence, and easy methods to battle weight problems and lead more healthy lives. Of their after-school programming, members additionally study to enhance communication abilities and lift their health ranges. For extra data go to www.HJTEP.org
Photograph credit: All Pictures by Fred Mullane and Susan Mullane
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