VT Seva Seattle - A Table Tennis Camp for VT Seva’s Pillars

Hi everyone! My name is Saicharan Vellanki, and I am a sophomore at Issaquah High School. From a young age, I have been passionate about table tennis. I would play countless hours with my coach and my friends whenever I had time. When I joined VT Seva, I found the perfect way to bring two aspects of my life, sports and service, together to support a meaningful cause: the education of underprivileged and visually challenged children.

As many of you know, VT Seva is an organization that works tirelessly to uplift underprivileged children. It stands for the four pillars of education, cancer awareness, environmental protection, and finally, disaster relief. Wanting to do my part for this mission, I turned to something I deeply enjoy—table tennis. Hosting a camp became my way of proving that every rally can create a much more profound impact.

This summer, I organized a five-day table tennis camp in Sammamish, WA. Each day was filled with high-intensity training, drills, and matches, aimed at sharpening the technique of each individual student by addressing their specific weaknesses. The funds raised from the camp directly supported the education of children in need, opening the door to brighter futures.

Through this experience, I learned that winning medals and titles is not what is important. It is how you pass on your knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the world. By volunteering at VT Seva, I was able to create this impact by connecting my service and passion. I knew that every ball I was hitting on the table was allowing me to make other people’s lives better. 

I would like to sincerely thank the VT Seva board, my parents, and everyone who supported this camp. With your encouragement, I hope to keep building bridges between my love for the sport and service in the future.

Saicharan Vellanki