Over 60 players descended upon the court for WIZO UK’s Mixed Padel Tournament, raising funds in aid of vulnerable women and children across Israel via the country’s largest social welfare organisation.
In a day of lively competition and a charity raffle, padel players raised over £4,000 in support of WIZO UK’s 800 ongoing projects, which include women’s shelters, youth villages, day-cares, and trauma support services.
Emma Yantin, events manager at WIZO UK, welcomed players to the north London event with a reminder of the event’s significance. “WIZO UK is, at its core, about one thing: strengthening lives in Israel, with social welfare services that support every need at every stage of life, regardless of race, religion or gender. At this time, however, our focus is especially on the women who have had to carry society since October 7 and their families.”
The WIZO UK team at the padel tournament (Photo: @londonpadelphotographer)[Missing Credit]
Yantin said that a padel tournament was a “very fitting” way to raise funds. “Padel is all about partnership, resilience, support and community – showing up for one another, lifting each other up, and knowing that no one succeeds entirely alone. Those same values are exactly what sit at the heart of WIZO. Your support is vital. It’s therapy for those dealing with trauma. It’s safe spaces for vulnerable women and children. It’s education that helps rebuild futures.”
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