Bring Shawn Young Back to Full Strength

Hello! I'm Ryan, one of many students of tennis instructor, Shawn Young. Over the years, Shawn has taught legions of people of all ages and skill levels the game of tennis. His no-bullshit style wastes no time getting to the point, and the result is quick and steady improvement on the court. At first, he might seem a bit direct, but once you get to know him, you realize that's because he cares about your game and your intentional improvement. He wants you to get better, and he wants you to love the game. I know scores of people who credit Shawn for elevating their game beyond expectation, myself included.

Shawn suffered a hernia injury back in the spring of 2024. Without health insurance, the surgery was financially insurmountable. He quietly went about his work without complaint, patiently waiting until he could register for health insurance down the road. But here we are 9 months later, and securing health insurance is proving to be further out of reach. An unexpected visit to the emergency room over Thanksgiving week has led us to spin up this little GoFundMe for our man, Shawn.

He needs $6,000. This isn't enough to cover the surgery (we have a stretch goal of $11,000 for that), but $6k should cover his insurance deductible and unpaid time off while he heals. We all need this man back on the court at full strength as soon as possible. Anything helps. Big thanks in advance for stepping up. Thank you!