Top Tennis Stars come to Hershey, PA, as part of the Advanta World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity tennis event on November 7, 2005.

The Hershey Company and Governor Edward G. Rendell teamed up with Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King to bring pro tennis to Hershey, PA to raise money in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Advanta's Smash Hits, set for GIANT Center on November 7, 2005, will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation and The Greater Harrisburg AIDS Fund, a Community Partnership of the National AIDS Fund.

"We are thrilled to partner with Sir Elton John, Billie Jean King and World TeamTennis to support the fight against HIV/AIDS in Pennsylvania by bringing Smash Hits to Hershey," said Tom Hernquist, Senior Vice President, President U.S. Confectionery, The Hershey Company. "The Hershey Company has a proud heritage of contributing to the community, and Smash Hits provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference to those living with HIV/AIDS. This special event will help expand prevention efforts and care services in central Pennsylvania."

Elton and Billie Jean will play in a celebrity doubles match to open the event. The evening will feature five sets of tennis, using the World TeamTennis (WTT) format. Several of the top tennis players in the world, including Anna Kournikova and Andy Roddick, will compete in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Players will form two teams, with one team captained by Elton and the other by Billie Jean.

Now in its 13th year, Smash Hits has raised more than $7 million to help in the fight against HIV and AIDS around the globe.

For additional information, please visit the Elton John AIDS Foundation and World TeamTennis. For tickets, please contact GIANT Center box office at +1-717-534-3911.

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