Destination: ATA - Orlando
HELP US SEND 14 KIDS TO THIS HISTORIC EVENT
100 years ago this August, the American Tennis Association (ATA) held its first National Championship Tournament. "Why is that significant" you ask? Let's see…
- The ATA was an all-Black organization at the time
- Blacks could not participate on a professional or World Class level in the sport
- The ATA became the premier venue for people of color to hone their skills and to compete
- The ATA has produced scores of top Black tennis players such as Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe and Zina Garrison.
Today, the Pacific Coast Championships Tennis Association - the Western arm of the ATA - is continuing the legacy. We reach out to all races, particularly those in underserved communities, promoting healthy living, self-esteem and character through the great sport of tennis.
With this being the Centennial Celebration of the ATA National Championships (this year in Baltimore, MD. Trip dates 27JUL - 5AUG 2017), the PCCTA has embarked on a mission to sponsor some of our young future stars to compete in this prestigious and epic event. We have chosen 14 kids ranging in age from 9 - 17 years old. For ten days, we will enable them to compete against the best of the best from across the nation and the Caribbean. We will also take them on field trips to the Smithsonian NMAAHC, the White House and other iconic sites in our nation's capital.
Our goal is to raise $25,000. With 3 weeks left before all the vendors have to be paid, we are only $4000 short! Our14 kids and 4 chaperones will get:
-Round trip Airfare
- Lodging (10 days / 9 nights)
- Ground transportation
- Food, Tournament Entry Fees and incidentals
We are so close to our goal and your generosity can make the difference! This will be a life changing adventure for these kids! And the PCCTA is a 501(c)3 organization so your donations are tax deductible.
I want to thank you in advance for supporting us!
Sincerely,
Lisa L. Braboy
President
Pacific Coast Championships Tennis Association
P.O. Box 43923 Los Angeles, CA 90043
lisab@pcc-tennis.org
www.pcc-tennis.org
