Save the Dates for
Raise a Racquet 2019:
Casino Night: Saturday, September 28 6pm
Tennis Tournament: Friday, October 4 9am
Kids’ Rally: Friday, October 4, 5pm
We had a blast in 2018!
An Annual Affair
Raising more than racquets
This year, Raise A Racquet is pleased to support an innovative new mission at UNC Children’s by establishing the FARM Family Fund. This new Fund will help families cover emergent and unexpected expenses as they navigate their child’s care at UNC Children’s. Having a child in the hospital creates many new stresses on a family. In addition to the anxiety that comes from having a sick child, unexpected logistical and financial challenges often arise, making it difficult for the patient and his/her family to focus on getting well.
Imagine having to choose between working to support your family and being with your child in the hospital. Sometimes the expense of traveling from home to UNC Children’s is too great for a family to bear, and their child must remain in care at UNC alone. Sometimes families must decide if they will pay the utility bill at home or pay for lodging in Chapel Hill to be near a sick child.
The Farm Fund strives to provide a small bit of relief to patients and their families, offering aid to those at UNC Children’s who require significant financial, emotional and psycho-social support and assistance. The Fund will help cover expenses such as food, transportation, accommodations, travel, mortgages, rent, utility bills, home and automobile repairs, medical and dental insurance payments, education expenses, telephone bills, funeral and cemetery services, and other day-to- day costs.
Join the Raise A Racquet effort today by registering to play, becoming a sponsor, or making a donation. Your contribution makes a big difference!
PARTICIPANTS
Players
& Sponsors
Participate by registering for the tennis benefit. Sponsor a court to honor someone special. Have a blast at Casino Night! And bring the whole family to the Kids' Rally and Pizza Party! 100% of your registration fees go directly to UNC Children's. All profits from Casino Night tickets and 100% of silent auction proceeds to to UNC Children's.
Support us by becoming a corporate sponsor (contact Nate Lipson for more information at farmtennispros@gmail.com). We gladly accept cash and in-kind donations. 100% of your donation goes directly to UNC Children's.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Because Raise A Racquet relies solely on volunteers and in-kind donations to produce the event, 100% of your registration fees and sponsorships go to UNC Children's Hospital!
GET YOUR GAME ON
Whether you play regularly or you just feel like dusting the rust off your racquet, come on out and join the fun during Raise A Racquet! Enjoy some fun round-robin doubles, raffles, games and fellowship.
HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDS
Hanging out with friends and meeting new ones is one of the best parts of Raise A Racquet. Come share some laughs and some lunch, and discover why the Raise A Racquet community is such a special one! All are welcome.
BRING THE FAMILY
Kids want to join in the fun? Great! Bring the whole family to the Kids' Rally and Pizza Party from 5pm - 6:30pm on October 12. The kids will enjoy tennis games, activities, raffles, prizes, pizza and more!
Location
UNC Farm Club
Directions to the event!
1 AlICE INGRAM CIRCLE
CHAPEL HILL NC 27517
“Come join the fun and
make a difference!”
