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 24
2026
Feb 27 -Mar 1
2026
May 30-31
2026
Oct 9-11
2026
$ 46,425.00 to Baptist Health
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass Committee, Sponsors, and Guests present $ 46,425.00 to Baptist Health. The net result for 2018 was $ 155,000.00 after all event expenses, was a new record. These proceeds were distributed as follows; Baptist Beaches received $ 46,425.00. ...
One of Us: Charles Jantz
The Ponte Vedra Recorder published an interview - including video with The RITA Foundation founder Charles Jantz.
Mayo Clinic Jacksonville receives $ 14,500.00
Phil Greer, Sherill Herzfeld, and Stephen Aten from Tom Bush The Mixed RITA event, co-founded by Sherill and Gary Herzfeld in 2017, had net proceeds of $ 33,500.00 in their second year. On July 18, the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville received $ 14,500.00 which was...
Mixed RITA 2018 Check Presentation Baptist Medical Center
The Mixed RITA event, co-founded by Sherill and Gary Herzfeld in 2017, had net proceeds of $ 33,500.00 in their second year. On July 25, Baptist Medical Center received $ 18,000.00 which fully funded the Mixed RITA Prostate Cancer Endowment at $ 25,000.00. This...
Save the Date!
The SenioRITAs 2018 registration opens on July 31, 2018. Make to reserve your spot early as they fill up quickly! See the SenioRITAs page for the full schedule of events including the Kick Off Party, auction and cocktail party, pro-exhibition, and more.
SenioRITAs 2018 Check Presentations
BestBet Endowment 2018 Check Presentation Karen Aaro, Chair, Matt Kroetz, v. p. Operations bestbet, and Carol Carter ....with our check for $ 25,000 to establish the SenioRITAs at Sawgrass Cancer Endowment in Honor of bestbet. This will be matched with $ 25,000 from...
SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament Raises the Bar
SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament Raises the Bar to $101,283.94 in 2017! Community Spirit + Celebrating Life! At Mayo Clinic, $ 45,000.00 was given to Dr. Al Copland (Front ~ 2nd from left) to further his research on triple negative breast cancer February 2017 (Ponte...
Mixed RITA 2017 Check Presentations
Dr. Pierre Allaire, vice president Baptist Foundation, Amelia Bifano of Rockaway Gardens, Lisa Dalziel - committee, Sherill Herzfeld -committee chair, Julie Sturm - committee, Taylor Beck of Terk Oncology, Judy Croan - committee, and Jason Simpson - Baptist Beaches...
SenioRITAs 2017 Check Presentations
New Endowment for Cimarrone Ladies Golf Association: Joe Mitrick, Pres. Baptist Med. Ctr. Beaches; Pat King, Cimarrone LGA; Chuck Jantz, RITA; Teresa Henninger, Cimarrone LGA Memorial check in memory of Nancy Alderman, added to SenioRITAs $ 200,000 Cancer Endowment:...