A teenager from Wetumpka, Alabama, turned his personal health challenge into a lasting gift for his community by using his passion for tennis to build brand-new public courts.
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Wetumpka teen uses love for tennis to make sport
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A Unique Wish: After being diagnosed with a critical illness, Chase McDonough was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Instead of asking for a personal gift or a trip, he requested to build public tennis courts in his hometown of Wetumpka to give local youth access to the sport he loves.
Community Collaboration: The project became a major community milestone, bringing together local leaders, donors, and Make-A-Wish organizers to transform an unused space into professional-grade public courts.
Lasting Community Impact: The new facilities now offer local student-athletes and community members a dedicated space to train, stay active, and build camaraderie through tennis for years to come.
