Rennae Stubbs' star will shine vivid for a trigger subsequent month.

Tennis followers, celebrities, philanthropists and supporters will rejoice the impactful work the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) does serving to and provoking kids via tennis and schooling on the HJTEP Annual Gala on May twenty second on the Ziegfield Ballroom in New York City.

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Tickets for the gala can be found at www.HJTEP.org.

In addition to celebrating the success of the practically 1,000 kids who profit from the HJTEP yearly, the occasion can even honor a pair of its most ardent supporters.

It will current the Shining Star Award to Rennae Stubbs, former doubles world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam doubles champion; and the Chairman’s Award renamed this 12 months because the James R. Kelly III Chairman’s Award to James R. Kelly III, the previous HJTEP Chairman of the Board who retired final 12 months after serving on this function for 16 years.

“The success of the HJTEP for the past 50-years would not have been possible without the selfless commitment from scores of people like Rennae and Jim who have supported our mission and helped us grow,” stated Katrina Adams, HJTEP Executive Director. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to thank our friends and supporters and introduce them to many of the youngsters that are directly benefitting from our programs.”

Emceed by WCBS-TV information anchor Maurice DuBois, the star-studded gala will probably be attended by a number of superstar tennis followers and HJTEP supporters.

The Honorary Chair is two-time Grand Slam champion and International Tennis Hall of Famer, Stan Smith.

The Shining Star Award acknowledges a person who has shone their gentle on HJTEP, believes in its mission and has by no means hesitated to help the group. Previous recipients embrace James Blake, Jim Courier, David Dinkins, Billie Jean King, Jeanne Moutoussamy Ashe, Martina Navratilova, Chanda Rubin, and Monica Seles.

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