It’s going to be a busy weekend for many awesome causes around the Midlands. Two that are close to my world are The Jonathan Bankhead Smash Cancer Memorial Tennis Tournament, and The Junior League of Columbia’s 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament!
Event 1 – Jonathan Bankhead was a great husband, dad, and was loved by many residents of the Midlands and the state of South Carolina. Jonathan was a big, gentle giant type of human and also a superb athlete. His wife, Vanessa, is loved by many and is one of the most popular teachers I’ve come across as a dad of three.
Vanessa and their children have chosen to honor Jonathan by generously hosting this tennis tournament that has already raised almost $200,000 in its first five years of existence. As you can see from the graphic above, the tournament is this coming weekend, and the deadline to register is tonight. Please find a tennis partner and join almost 200 other tennis players at The Rockbridge Club in Forest Acres, SC!
Event A – Another fun event that’s near and dear to my heart is The Junior League of Columbia’s 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament!
As many readers are aware, The Junior League of Columbia has been my philanthropy of choice over the years, and I’m happy that they have embraced Pickleball as a FUNdraiser!
The deadline to register is also tonight! If tennis isn’t quite your thing (yet), I’m sure you (along with tens of millions of Americans) will love playing pickleball! Over 60 people have already signed up, so hurry up and join the fun with JLC!
The event is being held at the new $million+ pickleball facility in Cayce @ 1500 Dunbar Road. This facility is ready for first-class pickleball and has already hosted many tournaments. Sporting 14 brand-new courts, it’s probably the predominant pickleball venue in the Midlands.
Pick your tournament and get out there and play and/or support these events! I’ve attended both, and I can tell you with authority whether you’re participating or just there for support, they are both a great time!!
I plan to attend both!
Thank you!
Franklin Jones
