Tennis South Africa (TSA) has joined hands with former South Africa Davis Cup and Fed Cup captain John-Laffnie de Jager and the Caring Daisies charity to launch the Tennis Cares fund-raising drive, a campaign aimed at supporting registered tennis coaches and technical officials who have been affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Many local tennis coaches and technical officials cannot work or earn a living under the current national risk-adjusted strategy regulations. The Tennis Cares initiative aims to assist those coaches and officials who are most in need.
“As a tennis coach, it is very hard to see and hear how some of my fellow coaches and tennis officials are struggling in these difficult times. I feel it is my duty to jump in and help make a difference,” said de Jager.
Richard Glover, CEO of Tennis South Africa, said, “This is an unprecedented national crisis and we welcome the opportunity to stand together with JL and the Caring Daisies to support our tennis community. Simply put – without coaches and technical officials we do not have a sport.”
De Jager and TSA have appealed to tennis supporters and players across the country to contribute towards providing relief for these critical members of the tennis community.
An independent panel will determine who receives support, and funds will be distributed on a weekly basis through electronic food vouchers that can be used at the following retailers: Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite Checkers, Usave, Clicks, and Dis-Chem.
Donations can be made through the Caring Daisies charity or contact TSA.
