Hi, my name is Jace Alexander, and I am a 12 year old tennis player.  Every December there is an international tennis tournament in Coral Gables, Florida known as the Orange Bowl.  It is a benchmark for junior players all over the world, and has been won by many players who went on to the pros.  Roger Federer, my favorite, being one of them.

In January of 2017, I will turn 13, so this will be my only chance to participate in the 12 & under category.  Instead of a 13th birthday party, I would rather compete in the Orange Bowl.  That would be the best birthday ever.

It's a 2 week tournament with qualifying and main draw, and I would love for my mom and I to go together.  It will be her birthday , too.  If possible, it would be great to raise $2500 because there is nothing else that I would love to do more than spend my last month as a 12 year old on the tennis court competing with the best juniors in the world at the 2016 Orange Bowl.

I sincerely appreciate your support