Announces new Community Champion Partner -
Mubadala
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation
(WTEF) hosted their "Share the Love Gala" to raise awareness and
funds to further their mission to support our areas youth on
Saturday evening.
More than $700,000 was raised at
this annual fundraiser benefiting the important work of the
Washington Tennis & Education Foundation. WTEF provides
children and youth from Wards 7 & 8 a safe and trusting
environment in which they can excel through tennis and education
programs.
The Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia, was awarded the Share
The Love Award for her commitment to ensuring the youth of
Washington, D.C. have the programs
and educational opportunities they need to excel.
In addition to honoring adult and youth leaders in the
community, WTEF announced their new two-year Community Champion
Partner – Mubadala Investment Company. This partnership will
directly impact the lives of hundreds of youth in the nation's
capital.
The Gala was held at the famed Waldorf
Astoria in Washington, DC
and hosted by NBC4 News 4 anchors Jim
Handly and Jummy Olabanji,
May 4th at 6
pm.
Tennis dignitaries and supporters gathered to help the mission
of WTEF. Famous auctioneer Max Wolf
activated the crowd with an energetic Live Auction and
Fund-the-Future Paddle Raise. DC's own, The Original Moonlighters
provided entertainment to close out the evening.
"We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of Mubadala
Investment Company, as this financial commitment provides a
launchpad of success for our youth," said John Borden, president and chief executive
officer of WTEF. "This partnership will create a lasting impact on
the lives of countless young people in Ward 7 and Ward 8. Through a
combination of academic support, athletic training, and mentorship,
we are empowering these students to reach their full potential,"
said Borden. For more information about Mubadala Investment
Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com
About the Washington Tennis and Education
Foundation
The Washington Tennis and Education Foundation
(WTEF) is a non-profit organization that transforms youths in
disadvantaged communities in D.C. by providing innovative tennis
instruction, educational opportunities, and outlining a launchpad
of success. Through its holistic approach, WTEF empowers students
with the academic skills, life skills, and confidence to succeed on
and off the court. Go to www.wtef.org
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