Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Tennis spotlight: Andre Agassi.


Andre Agassi

Hey everyone!

Andre Agassi is more than just a former professional tennis player. He currently is involved in the Andre Agassi Foundations. This foundation is "dedicated to transforming public education." Its current focus is in Nevada. Agassi Prep was developed to "offer academic programs that enhance a child's character, respect, motivation, and self-discipline" It is a prep school aimed to aid kids in learning that normally wouldn't have the resources to get a respected education

More information on this program can be found at

Check out the photo gallery.

Other projects the foundation is involved in are
- The Andre Agassi Boys and Girls Club
-Child Haven
-Cynthia Bunker and Joy McClenahan Memorial Scholarships
-Greater Las Vegas after school all stars
-Las Vegas Sun camp fund
-Operation School Bell
-Teach for America
-YMCA of southern Nevada

A detailed list of what these programs are can be found in the Other Projects section at



Additionally The Agassi foundation accepts volunteers. You can either be an office volunteer , which assist with mailings, bag stuffing, and other office projects, or an event volunteer, which are used for registration, live auctions, cashiering, and cash running at the Annual Events event.

For more information on this program visit http://www.agassifoundation.org/volunteering.htm

Donations are always welcome to support this organizations' cause. Visit the website to check it out!

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