News Release
November 29, 2006
Williams Sisters To Visit Manual High School For Pep Rally With Hundreds Of DPS Students
WHAT: The third annual McDonald's Williams Sisters Tour opens in Denver, Colorado Thursday, November 30 with a tennis exhibition match between international tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. In addition, the event will feature a celebrity musical performance by teen pop singing sensation Sammie.
The Tour, which will also make stops in New Orleans on December 5 and Charlotte on December 7, takes place as part of McDonald's annual World Children's Day™ fundraising activities, which benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's causes. The McDonald's Williams Sisters Tour is produced by IMG.
WHO: Venus and Serena Williams
- First sisters to both achieve the #1 professional ranking
- First sisters to be ranked #1 and #2 in the professional rankings
- First sisters since 1884 to compete against each other in a Grand Slam final
- In 2002-03, played against each other in 5 out of six Grand Slam finals
- At least one Williams Sister competed in Wimbledon final from 2000-2005
- A Williams Sister won at least one Grand Slam per year for six straight years
WHEN: Thursday, November 30, 2006
The following times are when the Williams Sisters will be available for media interviews and photo opportunities in Denver:
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ronald McDonald House 1300 E. 21st Ave. - Denver, CO 80205 The Williams sisters will be stopping at the Denver Ronald McDonald House where they will tour the House, play with children staying there and meet with news media.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Pep Rally at Manual High School 1700 E 28th Ave. - Denver, CO 80205 This event will feature a question and answer session with 1000 kids from Denver Public Schools and autograph and photo opportunities.
7:30 - 10:00 p.m. McDonald's Williams Sisters Tour Exhibition Tennis Match at Broomfield Event Center 11450 Broomfield Lane - Broomfield, CO 80020 This event will begin with a musical performance by teen pop singing sensation Sammie and will be followed by an exhibition match with tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.
CONTACT: Matt Van Tuinen, McDonald's Williams Sisters Tour, 773-525-5360 / 773-860-5828. Debbie Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Petersen Communications, 303-669-5323.