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Sunday's Child - Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson
Academy Center of The Arts
Lynchburg, VA
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Thank you for your interest in attending Sunday's Child. Tickets are sold out. If you would still like to monetarily support Johnson Health Center, you can visit www.jhcvirginia.org. If you would like to support The Whirlwind Johnson Foundation, please visit https://whirlwindjohnson.org/donate/.


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Sunday's Child - Robert Walter "Whirlwind" Johnson
Johnson Health Center and the Whirlwind Johnson Foundation will be commemorating Dr. Johnson's life through an original play held at the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Virginia highlighting his work in the medical field, his tennis endeavors and a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his personal life. Whether you are a history buff, an avid tennis supporter or a medical professional, we know you will enjoy the original play Sunday's Child written and produced by Jennifer Lipford Petticolas. Funds raised through ticket sales will be shared between Johnson Health Center and the Whirlwind Johnson Foundation so that both organizations may continue to carry out their missions.

6-6:30 Cocktails
6:30-7:30 Dinner
7:30-9:00 Play

Dr. Johnson was the first African-American physician to receive practice rights at Lynchburg General Hospital in Virginia. Johnson continued his medical practice in Lynchburg for his entire career.
For more than two decades, Dr. Johnson trained, coached, and mentored African Americans from his personal courts in Lynchburg, Virginia, including Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe. He established a Junior Development program for the American Tennis Association, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to provide opportunities for all competitors and emerged as a towering figure in the games evolution.

Location

Academy Center of The Arts (View)
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
United States

Categories

Arts > Theatre
Other > Fundraisers

Kid Friendly: Yes!
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

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Owner: Johnson Health Center
On BPT Since: Jun 05, 2018
 
Johnson Health Center
www.jhcvirginia.org


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