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Harry and Meghan Back LA Memorial Tennis Tournament Honoring Friend’s Son, Raising $200,000

Archewell returned as presenting sponsor to fund programs for vulnerable children in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament at the Los Angeles Tennis Club on Oct. 18 to support close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen’s family.
  • Organizers reported a record-breaking $200,000 raised for youth in California, with Kelly McKee Zajfen thanking presenting sponsors Ziffren Brittenham and The Archewell Foundation.
  • The Archewell Foundation confirmed it supported the event for a second consecutive year to benefit the Alliance for Children’s Rights and the Alliance of Moms.
  • Meghan appeared visibly emotional during Kelly’s speech, later sharing Instagram Stories from the day with captions including “Proudly supporting the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament” and “Our other favorite Lily.”
  • The tournament honors George Zajfen, who died in 2022 at age nine after a viral illness, and channels proceeds to legal services and support for young parents and children in foster care.