When Youth Guidance of Indian River County approached the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation for financial assistance with their tennis program, their request was received with an enthusiastic YES.
The Youth Guidance tennis program consists of a one-hour clinic with lunch provided on a Saturday morning once a month. Youth Guidance supplies racquets, snacks, lunch and water as well as covering the cost of the tennis pro. In some cases, the teaching pros offer to donate their time. In addition, Youth Guidance arranges transportation if necessary and coordinates with each hosting tennis facility.
“We are thrilled to be supporting not just another tennis program in Indian River County, but a program that keeps kids active and moving while in addition providing them with a healthy meal.” Said Tom Fish, vice president for Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation.
“Mardy’s 6 Healthy Habits (get sleep, drink water, eat healthy, exercise daily, make friends and brush and floss) are the focal points for not only our programs but also our mission. The Youth Guidance tennis program covers 4 of our 6 healthy habits. It is a great fit for us to support this. “
The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation has made a contribution to Youth Guidance to cover costs for a teaching pro’s time as well as replenishing equipment for their summer tennis program.
Mardy Fish is a top-ranked U.S. tennis professional dedicated to supporting the youth in his hometown of Vero Beach. Founded in 2007, the nonprofit Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation currently supports over 2,100 children in 13 elementary schools and four middle schools in Indian River County by providing after-school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives.
For more information about the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation or any of the Kids on Courts tennis programs, visit www.mffkids.org or contact Director of Tennis Kristen Wilson @ Kristen@mffkids.org.