Laura Robson Steps Up To Aid British Girl Guides

Written by: Bob Larson Tennis on 11th February 2014

Laura Robson Steps Up To Aid British Girl Guides

epa03764645 Laura Robson of Britain celebrates a winner against Mariana Duque-Marino of Colombia during their second round match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 28 June 2013. EPA/TOM HEVEZI |

Britain’s Laura Robson currently has some time on her hands after being sidelined by wrist problems that require concerted rest. So the 20 year-old London-based player has become an ambassador for the Girl Guides movement and is reveling in the title of ‘Big Brownie Birthday Champion.’

Girls under the age of 11 join the Brownies as a preliminary to becoming a Girl Guide and Robson, recalling her own childhood, will use her new role to inspire thousands of Brownies across the United Kingdom to tackle new adventures.

Robson explained: “Brownies is a massive part of the life of hundreds of thousands of girls and volunteers all over the UK – so I’m unbelievably proud that I get to join in their 100th birthday celebrations.

“It’s so important for girls to have the chance to develop a sense of adventure while they’re growing up, to raise their aspirations and to understand just what an amazing, positive impact they have the potential to make. This is what Brownies is all about – and I’m very excited to be a part of that.”

Girls will be marking the Big Brownie Birthday by taking on challenges of all sizes – from carrying out acts of kindness and abseiling, to raising awareness of issues affecting girls everywhere. Robson has already shared her top tennis tips with one lucky Brownie group from Tooting, situated close to the All England Club in Wimbledon.

She said: “‘The Brownies get to pick names for all their Leaders and they decided to come up with one for me too: Ice Tiger! I have a feeling this year is going to be a lot of fun – and I suspect the Brownies will be keeping me on my toes.”

Chief Guide Gill Slocombe said: “We’re delighted that Laura is going to be joining the Brownies for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration . We passionately believe girls have the potential to succeed at whatever challenges and opportunities they choose to put their minds to – and Laura is the embodiment of this.

“She is such an inspiring role model for this generation of Brownies and for all our young members. This year is an opportunity to celebrate the amazing opportunities all girls and young women can get through guiding and the incredible impact our 100,000 inspirational volunteers have.”

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