The Beaudesert and District Tennis Association proudly hosted the Charity Shield Event “One Wish at A Time” on Saturday April 27, 2024 in support of Make-A-Wish Australia.
Teams of four from local businesses and the community were invited for a fun night of Fast 4 Tennis; the entry cost of $100 per team was donated in full to the Make A Wish Foundation.
The theme for the night was blue, red, yellow, and green. Many teams went full out with their costumes, a sight that had everyone laughing.
Club President Darren Thorpe said it was the fourth Charity Shield Event the Club has held; the first three raised funds for Breast Cancer, Men’s Health and Domestic Violence Connect.
“This is now a twice-yearly event that gives our Club the opportunity to bring the community together for an amazing cause and to promote the fun of tennis,” he says.
“This year’s charity hits home for our Club as children are our future and play an integral role to our sporting community.”
A raffle was held to help raise funds, and there were many prizes to be won.
In total, an impressive $4,770 was raised.
“A fantastic night was had by all and we are extremely humbled and thankful to everyone who contributed towards making this our biggest fundraiser yet,” Club Secretary Lauren Griffin said.
Awards on the night were:
- Charity Shield Winners – Krause Krusaders (Jon Krause MP’s Team)
- Charity Shield Runners-Up – Cardio Crewsaders (Wednesday Night Cardio Tennis Team)
- Wooden Spooners – 80’s Super Stars (Beaudesert Caravan Park Team)
- Best Dressed Team – Discount Drug Lords (Scenic Rim DDS Team)
- Best Dressed Individual – Jason Baldock from 80’s Super Stars (Beaudesert Caravan Park Team)
- Best Effort by a Player – Mia Taylor from McAuley Marvels (McAuley College Team)
- Most Fun had by an Individual –Marijke Freeman and Helayne Foster from 80’s Try Hards (Beaudesert Caravan Park Team 2)
- Sportsmanship Award– Rod Travis from Old Boilers (Action Model Train Club Team)
- Players of the Night – Reece Brown from Spark It Up (Reece Brown Electrical Team) and Mick Kajewski from Sore Tomorrow (M K Training Solutions Team)
