The girl who was famously hit with a tennis ball by Tim Henman at the 1995 Wimbledon Tennis Championships has used the incident to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
Caroline Hall, 27, agreed to an interview with a television programme about the incident, on the proviso they gave a donation to the Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
The incident at the championships resulted in Henman’s disqualification from the tournament.
Ms Hall, of Wimbledon, has undertaken fundraising ventures for the hospital previously, including a sponsored skydive.
She decided to fundraise for the hospital following her mother’s treatment there.
“I will help in anyway I can, it’s something that is so dear and important to me,” Caroline said.
“When mum was diagnosed with cancer I felt helpless, and so I am happy to volunteer for anything to help the people that helped my mum at such a difficult time.
“I think the hospital and its staff is fantastic - the work they all do is simply incredible!”
Caroline was interviewed by Waddell Media for a programme they are producing about iconic moments in sport, which will be broadcast on 9 August.
Amanda Heaton, Fundraising and Community Development Manager, said she was delighted by the donation.
“We are so pleased Caroline has used her initiative to fundraise again for the Cancer Campaign,” Amanda said.
“Caroline has been a wonderful fundraiser for us in the past, and her efforts will contribute towards our drive to continue to provide the quality resources and patient care the community have come to expect of us.”
Waddell Media donated £100 to the Royal Marsden on Caroline’s behalf.
Notes to Editors
- Caroline was recently the recipient of an award at The Royal Marsden Fundraisers Awards Ceremony, held on 11 April, for her skydiving fundraiser.
- The Royal Marsden Hospital is Europe’s largest cancer centre. More than 40,000 people are seen at its sites in Chelsea and Sutton each year.
- Please contact the Press Office for photo information.
- Waddell Media are a leading independent production company based in Northern Ireland. Website address: www.waddellmedia.com.
Contact
Melanie Loy, The Royal Marsden Hospital Press Office, 020 7808 2383.