Henman raising money for disadvantaged youth; Murray & co. pitch in
Former British No. 1 Tim Henman participated in a 24-hour tennis challenge to raise funds for his eponymous foundation to support disadvantaged young people. The 11-time tour-level titlist played tennis from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 30 November and 1 December at the Indoor Tennis Centre at the All England Club, Wimbledon.
“I feel very fortunate to have been given opportunities in my life. That is not the case for everybody,” Henman said. “Through our work at the THF we would like to provide as many sport and education opportunities for as many disadvantaged young people as possible. With today’s challenges, physical and mental health are more important than ever.”
In the 24th hour of the challenge, the former No. 4 player in the PIF ATP Rankings was joined by the two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray.
“Managed to get back out on the tennis court for the last hour of Tim Henman 24-hour Tennis Challenge @wimbledon. I was terrible,” Murray jokingly captioned an Instagram picture, posing with Henman.
[ATP APP]Henman was also joined by celebrities from the sports and entertainment world and supporters in each slot, including former cricketer Andrew Strauss. ATP and WTA stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu and broadcaster Laura Robson also made an appearance.
“Please donate to the Tim Henman Foundation Christmas Appeal. Any donations over £10 will be doubled and would be put in a prize draw to get a signed bag and racquet from myself,” Draper shared through the Tim Henman Foundation Instagram account.
The Tim Henman Foundation was relaunched in June 2015. According to the foundation’s official website, it is a “youth charity with the mission of transforming the lives of disadvantaged young people by creating sporting and educational opportunities as well as improving mental and physical health together with our partners”.
To learn more and contribute, click here.
The appeal closes on Tuesday, December 10.