Ely Tennis Club’s Head Coach Jack Pearson completed a 12-hour tennis marathon on Sunday 4th July, raising over £2000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The first ball was served at 5am and after 165 games the final rally was played out with Becky Lemkow, and counted down by jubilant members and supporters.
More than 30 members and guests – including Jack’s Mum – took part in the event, either partnering with Jack or pairing up as opponents, and many more popped down to offer their support, sweets, coffee and cake!
After the event, Jack said “I want to thank everyone for their support and donations. It means so much to see so many members come together and get behind this event. What an amazing club! Five years ago, I lost my stepdad to cancer and Macmillan were incredible. They helped so much and gave us the opportunity to spend his final days with us at home.”
This is event is part of a very busy summer for ETC. The Diversity and Inclusion Team hosted a popular stall at Ely Pride, ahead of the Diversity Open Day taking place at the Hive on Sunday 11th August.
And, in a triple whammy, the Men’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams all achieved promotions in the Cambridgeshire Dunlop LTA Summer Leagues.
Press release from Ely Tennis Club
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