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

2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation

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

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SenioRITAs has best year ever

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...

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RITA Championships at Baptist Medical Center Clay

RITA Championships at Baptist Medical Center Clay

The RITA Championships committee met at the new Baptist Medical Center Clay to present the check for $ 25,000.00 to Hospital President Darin Roark in September 2021.  This amount represented the net proceeds from the 2021 RITA Championships event held at Club...

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