Local nonprofit Our Community Cares held its inaugural tennis tournament fundraiser, Rally for a Cause, on Friday, June 13 at the Wellington Tennis Center. A total of 52 players of all ages came out for the doubles tournament.
The event began with a welcome and event rules from Wellington Director of Tennis Chuck Gill, followed by information about Our Community Cares from Board Member Bill Maher.
The event also offered a silent auction and a chance drawing with many local businesses donating items.
“It was so much fun to watch all of our hard work come together and see everyone enjoying themselves,” event co-chair Laura Maher said. “Supporting Our Community Cares and serving our seniors is vital and has been greatly rewarding.”
There were four flights in the women’s division. Winners included Robyn Sherman and Lauren Schneider in Serena Flight, Dalinda Barry and Kris Krigbaum in Steffi Flight, Ria Katragadda and Sandy Perez in Coco Flight, and Avril Mills and Tina Nergaard in Chrissie Flight.
The men’s division had two flights. Winners included Scott Lee and Armando Perera in Rafa Flight, and Thad Millsap and Rick Sherman in Roger Flight.
The event was made possible by many volunteers, the event committee, and partnerships from the Village of Wellington, the Palm Health Foundation, Sansone Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laura Maher and Chicken Salad Chick.
Our Community Cares is a community-based, not-for-profit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages to assist in enabling senior citizens to remain in their home.
For more information on services, volunteering or being a participant, contact Our Community Cares at (561) 568-8818 or visit www.ourcommunitycaresfl.org.
