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
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Feb 27 -Mar 1
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May 30-31
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Oct 9-11
2026
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...
RITA Foundation awarded the Edward A. Turville President’s Award
VIDEO BELOW! The RITA Foundation was awarded the Edward A. Turville President's Award for 2022 by the United States Tennis Association Florida Sectionat their annual Awards Ceremony in Orlando, Florida on November 12, 2022. The award was accepted by Chuck Jantz,...
MixedRITA 5 year pledge to the Baptist MD Anderson
One of our proudest moments... fulfilling a 5-year pledge to the Baptist MD Anderson/First Coast News Buddy Bus 3 years early! Jason Simpson (BMDA), Lisa Dalziel, Mary Faulconer, Joan Grune, Lorrayne Carless, Chuck Jantz, Sherill Herzfeld, Gary Herzfeld, Derek Pratt,...
MixedRITA Check Presentation
The MixedRITA committee along with key donors present Dr. Al Copland of Mayo Clinic Jacksonville a check for $ 15,000.00. While supporting Dr. Copland's Cancer Research Lab since 2006, this grant is the largest to date. Attending the presentation ( l to r ) are...
2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation
2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation to Baptist Health Foundation From left to right: Jason Simpson, Joyce Miller, Karen Aaro, Wendy Brouwer, Wendy Alexiatis2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation to Mayo Clinc From left to right: Karen Aaro & Dr. Al Copland
SenioRITAs has best year ever
Thank you to all our loyal and generous SenioRITAs participants! The 2021 breast cancer tennis tournament, Auction Party, Pussers Party, and donations raised a total of $240,000. Over the course of 22 years we have raised $2.2 million for the cause. With your help, we...