A Young Tennis Player Lost Everything — But Not Her Hope ❤️


At the beginning of the year, a young athlete named Abigail Henry, a proud member of the La Cañada High School tennis team, lost her home in the devastating fires. Her family escaped with their lives, but everything else… was gone. Clothes. Equipment. School supplies. Even her beloved tennis racquet — the thing she used every day to find joy, discipline, and escape — turned to ash. But thanks to the generosity that fuels LoveSetMatch, we were able to step in quickly and give her something powerful: a fresh start. We provided her with new athletic clothesa new Wilson racquetnew New Balance tennis shoes, and the encouragement to return to the court she loves. When she held that racquet in her hands, she began to smile — the first spark of hope her family had seen in days. Moments like this remind me why our mission matters.

Why you matter. LoveSetMatch isn’t just about tennis. It’s about restoring dignity, rebuilding confidence, and reminding kids that they are not alone — even in disaster, even in heartbreak. Today, I’m asking — gently and sincerely — for your support so we can continue answering moments like Abigail’s with compassion and action.  




Abigail with her new Wilson Racquet, Passion Planner, and hope for the future!

Your donation today helps us give more youth a lifeline when they need it most.  As we approach year-end giving, your tax-deductible donation helps us reach more youth like Abigail who are facing crisis and hardship.

Kids are facing hardship, trauma, loss, or simply a lack of access to safe, healthy programs.  LoveSetMatch is on the ground helping!

Every gift, no matter the size, fuels this work.

And right now, your support truly means the world.

If Abigail’s story moved you, would you consider making a donation to support our mission?

👉 Give here to support life-changing STEM-based tennis and youth development: https://lovesetmatch.org/donate

Thank you for standing with us.
Thank you for believing in young people like Abigail.
And thank you for being part of this community that turns heartbreak into hope.

 


May All Your Serves Be Aces,
Phillip Kim
Executive Director, LoveSetMatch
aces@lovesetmatch.org
213-255-5020

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