For the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital a silent auction will be held during the event featuring Olympic Memorabilia and sporting goods equipment from the industry’s best manufacturers. Checks, cash, VISA and MasterCard are welcome. In addition, Wednesday evening, 32 lucky amateurs will have the opportunity to play in a single elimination (one game to 15) doubles challenge with a top professional player as their partner. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude, and each amateur player will receive an autographed racquet from their pro partner. Call (614) 890-6073 if you are interested in participating as spots are limited. Pro/Am Doubles for St. Jude – $325 donation. (NOTE: Your matches for any other divisions you enter will not be scheduled Wednesday evening so you can participate in this special event)

ST. JUDE HOSPITAL

The US OPEN Racquetball Championships is once again proud to name St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as its designated charity. Founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude is dedicated to the successful treatment of diseases that afflict children. Having treated more than 22,000 patients from 47 states and 53 countries, the hospital is a world leader in the treatment of catastrophic childhood illnesses. The US OPEN has raised over $280,000 for St. Jude