Episode
Rallying Community Support Through Tennis
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- My City Talks
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- Jun 30, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 878
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Summary
In this episode of My City Talks , Corey sits down with Krisha Keeran, former intern, medical school hopeful, and co-founder of Club Kids for a Cause. After surviving a devastating accident, Krisha turned her recovery into a purpose, raising over $65,000 through tennis tournaments to support healthcare causes. This summer, her story comes full circle as she hosts a tournament in her honor to fund continuing education for nurses at UIHC. Listen as Krisha shares how Iowa City saved her life and why helmets, hope, and community still drive her mission. Show Notes: Guest: Krisha Keeran Host: Corey Dion Lewis Topics Covered: Krisha’s start with My City My Health as its first intern Founding Club Kids for a Cause after a family friend’s breast cancer diagnosis Growing the nonprofit to raise over $65,000 through tennis events and merchandise Surviving a near-fatal bike accident and the role UIHC played in her recovery The emotional and personal significance of this year’s tournament in West Des Moines Promoting helmet safety and partnering with the Iowa Bike Coalition Creating a scholarship fund for SnakeU nurses at the University of Iowa Healthcare How to support: buying merch, attending the tournament, or donating via Venmo Event Info: Club Kids for a Cause Summer Classic 📍 Valley Southwoods, West Des Moines 📅 July 11–13, 2025 Proceeds benefit a new fund for nurse education in Krisha’s honor. Support & Connect: Instagram: @clubkidsforacause Facebook: Club Kids for a Cause Merch: Available through July 30 Follow Krisha: @KrishaKeeran Want to be featured? Email: [email protected]