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Help 12 year old Jade Otway's career as a Pro Tennis Player

$605 donated
Given by 9 generous donors in around 3 months

Jade Otway (12) has been selected as a Targeted Athlete by NZ Tennis and is the youngest member of a U14 squad heading to Europe for 6 weeks

Wellington

MEET 12 year-old Jade Otway from Blenheim.

Alongside her twin sister Kyla and older brother Torban, they all have an exceptional talent for, and love of tennis. It comes as a surprise as parents Giselle and Shaun, who although former representatives in various sports, tennis was not one of them.

Jade is currently preparing to represent New Zealand as a targeted athlete on a six week tour of Europe. She is by far the youngest in the squad and the long trip will be without her parents but accepts that the future as a professional tennis player will not be without huge challenges. From June to July 2016, the trip will likely be the first of many more to the Northern Hemisphere for this committed and determined youngster. Jade is currently the 12 year-old New Zealand Champion.

If you would like to contribute to the future of one of New Zealand’s most promising young tennis players with a huge future, please do so by making a donation, for which Jade and her family will be wholly grateful.

Ata Te Kanawa's involvement (page creator)

Totally believe in Jade's exceptional talent at such a young age. Happy to do anything to assist her on her journey to become a Pro tennis player one day.

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Going Great guns!  8 June 2016

Jade has won her first singles match 6-1;6-1 and through to the semis. She's also through to semis in the doubles. Most of Jade's competition are 12-18 months older as its under 14s. She sounds really happy and training 5 hours a day.

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Jones family
Jones family on 09 Jun 2016
All the best Jade!
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Jenny and Dave Stark
Jenny and Dave Stark on 06 Jun 2016
Hope all is going well in Europe. Best wishes from NZ :)
$50
The Hiltons
The Hiltons on 04 Jun 2016
Good luck Jade xx
$100
Phill and Cat
Phill and Cat on 03 Jun 2016
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 31 May 2016
$15

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This campaign started on 26 May 2016 and ended on 31 Aug 2016.