Billie Jean King in South Africa

The Steffi Graf Foundation 3 March 2010 11:45 AM

I have known and been in contact with Billie Jean King, who I have always admired, for many years. We have often discussed our experiences with our respective foundations. Thus I was especially pleased when Ms. King took the opportunity to visit our Children for Tomorrow project in the townships of Langa in South Africa in December. There, our project leader welcomed her in our cultural center and besides the CfT team she also met several directors from surrounding schools, in which our foundation offers therapeutical prevention programs.

King’s visit was just in time for our foundations’ annual “Holiday Program,” which serves to strengthen the psychological and social capabilities of the children during the holiday season. Billie Jean also took some time to attend the final concert of the program – an annual highlight for all and this year especially, because Billie Jean insisted on dancing with the children.

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4 Responses to “Billie Jean King in South Africa”

  1. bianca says:

    Very nice from Billie Jean King.

  2. Kylie Batt says:

    Поздравляю, ваша мысль блестяща…

    ….

  3. The German team had an excellent Cup therefore I would like to view them winning vs Uruguay

  4. geor50 says:

    Hey Steffi

    Just want to say that you made my life so good for the length of your career, I also miss you on the tour and don’t watch so much anymore.

    Regards to Andre

    Best wishes to you and your family this Xmas

    George.