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Tennis Pros Serve Up a Weekend of Family Fun for Cancer Charities
[November 28, 2013]

Tennis Pros Serve Up a Weekend of Family Fun for Cancer Charities


Nov 28, 2013 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Hundreds flocked to the David Lloyd Health and Fitness Centre in Leeds, over the weekend for the special Jet2.com ProAm charity tennis event - which saw sporting legends Pat Cash and Jonathan Marray give locals a tennis masterclass.



During the fundraising extravaganza families took part in parent and child tournaments and were given the unique opportunity to have exclusive coaching sessions from Pat and Sheffield-based Jonny, plus other top tennis pros Danny Sapsford and James Auckland.

The successful event, which is on track to raise up to GBP20,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research and Cancer Treatment Research Trust, also saw the sporting stars take to the court for a special exhibition match.


Commenting on the weekend, Jonathan said: "The Jet2.com ProAm event provided something for all ages and abilities, from keen players to those trying their hand at tennis for the first time. All the pros who took part were extremely proud to support the event and help raise a fantastic amount of money for two very worthy causes." Ian Doubtfire, Managing Director of Jet2.com added: "We are always keen to support local charity fundraising initiatives such as this. It was a great day and both the turn out and amount raised was fantastic. We're really proud to have supported such a successful event with the help of such great sporting icons." For further information or to book flights visit www.jet2.com.

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