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Former British tennis player Tim Henman played tennis non-stop last weekend and it was all for a good cause. Henman’s cause was also graced by the presence of famous Hollywood stars, Bear Grylls, Jamie Dornan, and none other than Tom Hiddleston. Now Tim Henman’s fans know that apart from tennis, this player is also actively involved in charitable works. His ‘Tim Henman Foundation’ is known for transforming the lives of unprivileged youths.

However, in this season of holidays, Tim Henman organized a great event to receive donations for fulfilling the Christmas objectives for his foundation. Not to mention, the presence of eminent celebrities truly made it a successful affair.

Tim Henman organized a nonstop tennis event for his charitable foundation

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Tim Henman’s purpose for playing tennis nonstop last weekend was for the Christmas Challenge Appeal of the ‘Tim Henman Foundation’. For this year’s goal, this charitable organization aimed to host a non-stop tennis event for the past weekend and raise funds to provide meals to many needy students.

Not only that but the message said that every donation made for this objective will be doubled up to $80,000. Tim Henman Foundation’s Christmas Challenge aimed to host educational programs and nine sports programs for 1500 unprivileged young people. they also spoke about helping these youths with essentials and regularly needed support.

Henman’s cause was truly great and that is why celebrities like Tom Hiddleston, Jamie Dornan, and Bear Grylls joined his event. This tennis event was hosted inside England Club’s indoor center for tennis. Jamie Dornan particularly felt honored to be part of this cause as he commented-“When something’s for a good cause, you immediately are open to it. I was very happy to be involved even though tennis wouldn’t be my greatest sport, let’s say,

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How does the Tim Henman Foundation aim to bring a change in unprivileged youths’ lives?

Tim Henman Foundation aims to help unprivileged youths in many ways. For example, this foundation’s Sports programs include community and inclusive activity sessions with Advancement programs. This charitable organization also offers scholarships, educational donations, and career path programs with opportunity funds in their Educational Programs. 

‘Tim Henman Foundation’ also gives mentorship and grants for special programs. This means not just educationally but mentally and physically it wishes to achieve a better life for needy youths. Henman’s Christmas special nonstop tennis event was a successful affair with so many renowned celebrities joining the cause.

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Now it looks like this former ATP star, who had great faith in Andy Murray shifted to charity with utmost dedication. Following the event’s success, this foundation will surely be able to fulfill its objectives for this year’s Christmas. What do you think about it?

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