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Wimbledon legend Martina Navratilova has pledged her support for Age UK’s new Ageing Better Together campaign.

Martina, a fitness ambassador for the US organisation AARP, took some time out yesterday (Monday 4th July) following the Wimbledon finals to talk about her admiration of the work of the Charity.

The nine-time champion of the SW19 courts found time to speak to guests at an Age UK charity dinner at the Hurlingham Club, Fulham, on Monday 4th July. The tennis star spoke about her passion for health and fitness, pledging her support for the work that Age UK carries out to help people in later life live healthily and happily for longer.

Speaking at the dinner, Martina said: 'Count me as an ally in achieving Age UK’s vision to foster a world in which older people flourish – a world where they have opportunities to participate and contribute as volunteers, active citizens, good neighbours, family members, and workers. This is the kind of world we all want.'

Paul Farthing, Fundraising Director at Age UK said: 'We’ve all witnessed Martina’s sheer strength and determination out on the tennis courts, and it’s incredible to see how she uses this energy beyond the tennis world to help make a difference to others through her work with the AARP. Martina is a great advocate for the importance of wellbeing in later life, and, as we launch our new Ageing Better Together campaign, it’s fantastic to hear that she’s fully behind our work.'

Ageing Better Together

At Age UK, it's not just about living longer, it's about living healthily and happily for longer. So this summer, Age UK’s new Ageing Better Together campaign will give people practical ways to feel better and to stay fit and active every day. Whether it's providing information, encouraging activity, or helping to get the most from health services, Age UK intends to ensure that people are getting as much out of life as possible.

Get involved in Ageing Better Together by volunteering, campaigning, or even taking on a personal challenge to raise funds. For more information and to find out how you can get involved, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/ageingbettertogether or call 0800 169 6565.