Friday, September 30, 2005
Northwestern tennis event to support Gullikson Foundation
Northwestern tennis event to support Gullikson Foundation
Northwestern University will serve as host for the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation Great Lakes Smash Friday and Saturday at the Combe Tennis Center.
Hosted by former ATP standout Todd Martin, a Northwestern graduate, and former Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson, the weekend combines tennis activities and social events to benefit the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation.
TENNIS
The Gullikson Foundation was established in 1995 after Tim Gullikson, a former men's pro tennis tour player and coach of tennis elites such as Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova, was diagnosed with brain tumors. Tim, his identical twin brother Tom, and their families started the foundation to provide support and assistance for brain-tumor patients and their families by funding care and support programs.
Other events include a junior clinic, conducted by Martin, Gullikson and the Wildcat team at 5 p.m. Friday and a Pro-Am throughout Saturday. Donors will have an opportunity to play with and against Martin, Gullikson, current and former Wildcats and area pros. Silent auction items will also be on display, including autographed memorabilia.
The highlight will be a team tennis exhibition featuring Martin and Gullikson, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday.
For information, contact Paul Torricelli at (847) 491-4644.
Northwestern University will serve as host for the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation Great Lakes Smash Friday and Saturday at the Combe Tennis Center.
Hosted by former ATP standout Todd Martin, a Northwestern graduate, and former Davis Cup captain Tom Gullikson, the weekend combines tennis activities and social events to benefit the Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation.
TENNIS
The Gullikson Foundation was established in 1995 after Tim Gullikson, a former men's pro tennis tour player and coach of tennis elites such as Pete Sampras and Martina Navratilova, was diagnosed with brain tumors. Tim, his identical twin brother Tom, and their families started the foundation to provide support and assistance for brain-tumor patients and their families by funding care and support programs.
Other events include a junior clinic, conducted by Martin, Gullikson and the Wildcat team at 5 p.m. Friday and a Pro-Am throughout Saturday. Donors will have an opportunity to play with and against Martin, Gullikson, current and former Wildcats and area pros. Silent auction items will also be on display, including autographed memorabilia.
The highlight will be a team tennis exhibition featuring Martin and Gullikson, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday.
For information, contact Paul Torricelli at (847) 491-4644.
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