- November 23, 2024
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Athletes Orel Adga and Daniel Dudockin, event host Larry Greenspon, ITC Vice President of Development Yoni Yair, coach Badea Karkabi and Noam Yitzhaki
Athlete Jennifer Ibeto swings during a tennis drill during the exhibition.
Orel Adga plays with a smile on his face during the exhibition.
Daniel Dudockin gets ready to receive the ball during the exhibition.
ITC Vice President of Development welcomes the crowd.
Howard Tevlowitz, Randon Carvel and Tom Bernstein
Athlete Jessica Bekkerman holds the American flag as Yoni Yair introduces her.
Richard Bergman and Larry Zaslavsky
Orel Adga participates in a rally drill during the exhibition.
Nancy Wolk and Joyce Weiss
Noam Yitzhaki gets ready to hit the ball during the exhibition.
Daniel Dudockin, Karen Bernstein and Linda Klein
Jackie Glodstein, executive vice president of global development for ITC, Joanne Forch, Laurie Wolfe and Lorraine Falivene
Daniel Dudockin hits the ball during the exhibition.
Jennifer Ibeto participates in a rally drill during the exhibition.
Orel Adga reacts to a play during a rally drill at the exhibition.
Noam Yitzhaki and Jennifer Ibeto compete during the exhibition.
Their feet were quick and their rackets quicker, but their mission was much more than defending their side of the net.
Four athletes from the Israel Tennis Centers showcased their talent at the Tennis Gardens of the Longboat Key Club on March 15 but came with a bigger purpose.
“It’s not just about tennis,” event organizer Larry Greenspon told the crowd.
The athletes are wrapping up a two-week tour highlighting the mission of the Israel Tennis Centers -- giving children a better future.
The Israel Tennis Centers is one of the largest social service organizations for children in Israel, the foundation’s website said. Throughout Israel, 14 centers provide safe spaces for children to participate in programs highlighting social impacts, coexistence and high performance in tennis. The programs are open to all children living in Israel, regardless of their background, religion or finances.
After a tennis exhibition of games and drills, the athletes had dinner with Israel Tennis Center supporters and shared some of their stories.
