RAISE A RACQUET NEWS

Congratulations to the 2026 Raise a Racquet Golf Outing winners and title sponsor!  

1st place winners- Adam Jaynes, Bill Straub, Matt Thompson, Matt Parker 

2nd place winners- Bryan Hash, Wes Thomas, Scott Tripplett, Jay Shafferman

Closest to Pin Winner of Cruise Trip- Jeff Mackin

Longest Drive Winner- Billy Rush

Title Sponsor- Mike and Katy Mackin

No Photo- Guess number of Golf Tee's- Blanton's Bourbon Winner - Mike Mackin

Thanks to all who participated!

Thank you to the Raise a Racquet Foundation Kentucky Middle School State Tennis Tournament sponsors!  We look forward to seeing all the players October 24-25, 2026 in Elizabethtown.

FULL LIST OF SPONSORS

 Thank you to the Raise a Racquet Foundation Annual Golf Outing sponsors!  We look forward to seeing all the players on October 5, 2026 at the Lake Forest Country Club, Louisville. 

FULL LIST OF SPONSORS

Louie Loco Charity Tennis Tournament Nov. 6 & 7 at Genesis Louisville Tennis Club, 211 Herr Lane, Louisville.   Team match consists of 3.0 - 4.5+, 3 doubles matches - one men's, one women's and one mixed.  Parties on BOTH Friday & Saturday night.  Players encouraged wear their spirit ge… Registration deadline is October 21 so build your team and go LOCO!    Questions asheehan@ustaky.com

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Abigail, Wyatt and Zackary were awarded a Raise a Racquet grant to be used for local or regional tournament fees, tennis lessons and clinics, school tennis fees, or equipment, as needed.

Through Raise a Racquet the Joiner family is continuing to pursue their passion for tennis!

Helping Hands

Raise a Racquet is proud to be part of the Nanz and Kraft Helping Hands Program. RAR will receive $2.00 from every internet order.  Simply select Raise a Racquet from the “Helping Hands” pull down menu on the order form on Nanz and Kraft website or link below.

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Raising Money & Having Fun!

 Thanks to the RiverCity Racquet League for inviting Raise a Racquet to be part of your end of season celebration at Churchill Downs. Thanks to everyone who made donations to provide tennis opportunities across the state! 

Register Your Kroger Card!

 Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice! Help share tennis with others just by shopping at Kroger! 

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