Tennis Tournament and Highway Clean-Up Bring Community Together

WAUKESHA & WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN – The Kelly Johnson Foundation brings a double dose of community spirit to Wisconsin in a two-event weekend.

These two events will be held between Friday, July 19th and Saturday, July 20th this 2024 summer.

The first of these events is the 11th Annual Johnson Summer Classic tennis tournament, USTA-sanctioned, adult tournament that will be benefiting the Kelly Johnson Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to give back to schools and communities while encouraging individual’s goals and passions. The tennis rally will take place at Wauwatosa West High School in Wauwatosa (11400 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222). The tournament may be a two-day event, starting Friday, July 19th at 6:00pm if needed, and continuing through Saturday, July 20th from 12:30pm - 6:00pm CST.

For the 11th anniversary, players can choose from 11 divisions: Men's Singles (NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5), Men's Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0, 9.0), Women's Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0), Women's Singles (NTRP 4.0 & 4.5), Mixed Doubles (Combo NTRP 8.0, 9.0). Trophies will be presented to the winner in each division, and a sportsmanship award will also go to one player. Spectators and volunteers are welcome to attend and cheer on the players!

Tickets for this tournament are $40 per player, and all proceeds go towards the 2025 Johnson Family Scholarship, awarded to high school seniors with leadership qualities and great ambitions.

The Johnson Summer Classic is one of the longest running events of KJF. Kelly shows her enthusiasm for the tournament, saying, “For 11 years, we've made quite the impact both on and off the court! It's more than just hosting a tennis event. Here's to another year serving the community and providing opportunities for participants, spectators, and supporters to get involved with the Kelly Johnson Foundation”.

The Kelly Johnson Foundation is proud to announce its sponsors for the event including Paleovalley, which is donating snacks for the players, and Ball Sponsor Wilson.

The nonprofit is thrilled to continue its partnerships with Recycleballs, where people can recycle tennis balls after the tournament. KJF is also partnering with Second Serve, another nonprofit that donates gently used tennis gear to youth tennis players in need. There will be a box on-site to collect donations.

The second event of the weekend is a new one for KJF - the 1st Annual Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up, to take place Friday July 19th from 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT at S East Ave, Waukesha, WI.
KJF owns a section of the S East Ave highway and has launched an initiative to keep it clean, aiming to promote an eco-conscious lifestyle and preserve the surrounding environment. This is welcome to all volunteers who like to lend a helping hand while making a difference in the local community.

Kelly is passionate about this fresh prospect, saying, “We are excited to offer a new volunteer opportunity for 2024! Join us as we pave the way for a cleaner, greener tomorrow. Volunteering at our first Wisconsin event helps us expand our community outreach and highlight our work that we do in the surrounding area”.

The sponsor of this event is Barrie House Coffee, who will be donating coffee products to the volunteers. More sponsors possibly to come.

Trash bags, safety yellow volunteer vests, plastic gloves, and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. Volunteers may choose between two 2-hour shifts.

Here is the link if you would like to volunteer for this clean-up: Volunteer Sign-Up
For more information on both the tournament and the clean-up, visit Kelly Johnson Foundation or Eventbrite

Contact Info
info@kjfwi.org
414-253-6128

We look forward to seeing you there!

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About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes. To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.

Media Contacts:
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