DONATED TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH SINCE 1996!
OUR MISSION
The RITA (Research Is The Answer) Foundation, Inc. is a Jacksonville based volunteer non profit organization. Our mission is to raise awareness and money to help in the fight against all cancers, with emphasis on breast cancer. These may include clinical research, basic research, education, awareness, and patient related breast cancer programs. We will generate revenue through special fund raising events; donate all net proceeds as unrestricted grants; operate with no salary expense or overhead expenses. All funds will be donated to 501(c)(3) programs in the greater Jacksonville, Florida area.
OUR EVENTS
Jan 25, 2025
March 7-9, 2025
May 31-June 1, 2025
Oct 10-12, 2025
Check Presentation
The second annual RITA CASH 5k Race took place in January 2024 with a large group of participants. In March, Chairperson Teri Trotta, Caring and Sharing Hope 5k at Nocatee, and Charles Jantz, RITA president, presented a $9,200 check to Jason Simpson, development...
Baptist Health Foundation
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee, individuals, and corporate sponsors presented a check for $191,900.00 to the Baptist Health Foundation. These proceeds, from our October 2023 SenioRITAs Women’s Tennis Tournament, were added to our 46 Cancer Endowments at...
SenioRITAs presents a check 2024
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass Committee presented a check for $ 53,100.00 to Dr. Al Copland’s cancer lab for $ 50,000.00. The balance was placed into the SenioRITAs Cancer Endowment in Honor of Chuck Saacke. January 15, 2024 . In attendance were the following: Jim...
2nd time for RITA CASH
The second annual RITA CASH took place on January 13, 2024. Everyone had a great time, and medals were rewarded in several categories. The event will be back in 2025 when we hope for more teams to join us and rally up participants.
Honored as the Outstanding Foundation
The RITA Foundation was honored as the Outstanding Foundation in NE Florida by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at the annual luncheon at the Hyatt Hotel on November 2, 2023.
Mixed RITA presents check
We are excited to share the latest news from the Mayo Clinic! Thanks to the generous donation from the MixedRITA tennis tournament, we were able to present a check and support the groundbreaking cancer compound developed by Dr. Al Copland. This compound will be...
Named Outstanding Foundation
The RITA Foundation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as the Outstanding Foundation by the local chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals. This prestigious honor highlights our commitment and dedication to making a positive impact in our...
USTA Florida Section President’s Award
The RITA Foundation was awarded the Edward A. Turville President’s Award at the November 12th, 2022 USTA Florida Annual. This was a weekend of celebration, inspiration and motivation to keep leading the game of tennis in Florida. "The foundation first began as a...
SenioRITAs presents $52,500 check
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee and key Sponsors present $52,500.00 to Dr. Al Copland and his cancer lab at Mayo Clinic. RITA has supported Dr. Copland for 13 years as he has worked to develop a cure for NNN breast cancer. Clinical trials are to begin next...