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Serena and Venus Williams Join Advisory Board of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Apr 12, 2018

Tennis icons and equal rights champions, Serena and Venus Williams have joined the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) advisory board, it was announced today. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Launches Campaign For World AIDS Day With New Mobile Messaging App Kwippit Dec 4, 2017

This year for World AIDS Day, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has partnered with Kwippit, the new mobile messaging app, to raise awareness about the global AIDS epidemic and dollars for the Foundation’s lifesaving work. More →

Elton John And Tennis Stars Raise $600,000 At World TeamTennis Smash Hits Oct 19, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the 24th annual all-star charity tennis match – World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. More →

Maria Sharapova Joins Elton John's WTT Smash Hits Charity Tennis Event Oct 6, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that tennis star Maria Sharapova will join Mardy Fish, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Mark Philippoussis, and Andy Roddick to headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on Monday, October 10, 2016. More →

Sting Sings At Star-Studded Oceana Concert Jul 22, 2016

Award-winning musician Sting performed an intimate concert to benefit the world’s oceans this week. More →

Tennis Stars To Join Elton John For 2016 World TeamTennis Smash Hits Jul 20, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, tennis stars Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Andy Roddick, Brooklyn Decker Attend Think It Up Live Pitch Competition For Innovative Learning Projects Mar 14, 2016

Think It Up, the new initiative from the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), joined Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick, Austin officials including Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz, and hundreds of local students and teachers on March 10th during SXSWedu for the second in a national series of Think It Up Live pitch competitions. More →

Cyndi Lauper Honored At Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Symposium Dec 11, 2015

This week, legendary sports icon and human rights advocate, Billie Jean King gathered leaders across sectors to elevate the conversation on inclusive leadership at the second annual Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) Symposium. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Tennis Raises Over $1 Million Oct 22, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the star-studded 23rd annual Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits tennis match at the most iconic hotel on the Las Vegas strip – Caesar’s Palace. More →

Elton John To Bring Charity Tennis To Las Vegas Jul 27, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, tennis stars Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Raises £650,000 In London Dec 9, 2014

Mylan WTT Smash Hits – co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King – raised more than £650,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation during the weekend. More →

Darius Rucker To Perform At Andy Roddick Foundation Gala Aug 25, 2014

In two months, the Andy Roddick Foundation will host its 9th annual charity gala, presented by Pine River Capital. More →

John Isner to Host Charity Exhibition Featuring Andy Roddick Oct 30, 2013

America’s No. 1 tennis player, John Isner, has announced that his annual charity event, the Ebix Charity Challenge, will return to his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina on December 7, 2013. More →

Tennis Pros Raise Funds for At-Risk Kids Sep 10, 2013

Join Olympic Gold Medalist, US Open, Wimbledon, French and Australian Open Champions, Bob & Mike Bryan on Friday, September 27, for a one-of-a-kind All Star Tennis Festival with a Pro-Am Doubles Tournament. More →

Andy Roddick To Play Jim Courier In Charity Exhibition Match Jun 11, 2013

Two of the greatest competitors in tennis history will play a charity exhibition match on Saturday, July 27, at Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers, NC. More →

Andy Roddick Foundation Announces New Board Of Directors Apr 2, 2013

The Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) has announced its new Board of Directors, assembled to help ARF achieve its mission to develop and inspire underserved youth through education and sports-based mentoring. More →

Andy Roddick Foundation To Host 2013 Celebrity Golf Tournament Nov 16, 2012

The Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) will host its inaugural celebrity golf tournament April 14-15, 2013 in Austin Texas. More →

Elton John To Be Joined By Tennis Legends For Smash Hits Charity Event Oct 12, 2012

Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova and Andy Roddick are expected to be at Elton John and Billie Jean King's 20th annual Mylan WTT Smash Hits next week. More →

Andy Roddick And John Legend Raise Over $1 Million At Charity Gala Sep 27, 2012

Friday night’s Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) gala raised more than $1 million. More →

John Legend To Perform For Andy Roddick Foundation Sep 18, 2012

On Friday, September 21, nine-time Grammy Award winning musician and philanthropist John Legend will perform at the annual Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) gala. More →

Andy Roddick And Elton John Raise Charity Cash Sep 28, 2011

The 6th annual Andy Roddick Foundation Charity Gala raised over one million dollars for children’s organizations last week at the ACL Live Moody Theater. More →

Andy Roddick Donates $10,000 To Australian Flood Relief Jan 12, 2011

Tennis ace Andy Roddick has donated $10,000 to help victims of Australia’s floods. More →

Stars Donate Artworks To Celebrity Charity Auction For Willow Foundation Nov 18, 2010

A whole bunch of stars – including Ricky Gervais, Roger Daltrey, Joanna Lumley and Wayne Rooney – have donated signed canvases to a special celebrity charity auction in the UK. More →

Elton John's Annual Smash Hits Tennis For Charity Nov 2, 2010

Tennis legend Billie Jean King and music superstar Sir Elton John are teaming up for their annual charity event — the 18th annual WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO on November 15, 2010 at the Bender Arena at American University in Washington, D.C. More →

Jonas Brothers To Headline Kids Tennis Day Aug 27, 2010

Tennis stars and teen performers will headline the 2010 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day on August 28 as part of the US Open. More →

Andy Roddick Helps Raise Charity Funds For Chile Apr 9, 2010

Tennis star Andy Roddick teamed up with Fernando Gonzalez during the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami on Saturday for the ’Champions for Chile" fundraiser to aid victims of the February 27 Chilean earthquake. More →

Roger Federer Leads Charity Fundraiser For Haiti Feb 11, 2010

On the eve of the Australian Open, Roger Federer had his eye on more than a trophy – because three days prior, the earthquake in Haiti stuck and killed at last 200,000 people. So what’s a champ to do except hold a charity tennis match to aid relief efforts More →

A Weekend Of Celebrity Giving To Haiti Jan 18, 2010

Actress Sandra Bullock is the latest star to give big to Haitian earthquake relief over a weekend defined by donations of time and money. More →

Andy Roddick And Elton John Help Each Other For Charity Dec 15, 2009

Tennis star Andy Roddick held his yearly charity event for the Andy Roddick Foundation and this year he received a little help from good pal Sir Elton John. More →

Stars Sign Books For Charity Auction Oct 23, 2009

Eyebrows of rare book and signature collectors will rise this fall when an extraordinary collection with a tender mission will be available for an online auction beginning November 9-24, 2009. More →