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It’s a Racquet, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Private Foundation

Your Contributions are Tax Deductible

It's A Racquet connects the tennis community to support community needs including mental wellness and suicide prevention.

Why We Started It's a Racquet

Our Story

Susan had been playing tennis for a few year and Mark was a sponsored racquetball player. They would join their groups of friends with a holiday party in December each year that Susan named Its a Racquet.  After some long recoveries from illnesses in their family at different times, they decided to replant this event in the least active month of the year, and give back to the community which at the time was in shock after a widespread occurrence of teen suicides especially in the Olathe School District. Without much direction and trying to create more fun for their growing and wonderful tennis community,  they originally chose the active JCMH organization and have progressed into the addition of NAMI-Kansas, and made this a more public event with 3 different Racquet activities, food and auction to raise awareness of mental health needs and suicide prevention.

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Susan and Mark Murphy

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Time is TBD
Location is TBD
Due to the COVID pandemic the date for our next event is yet to be determined. Please check back preriodicaly for updates!

Past Events

2020 Event

It's A Racquet 2020 - Overland Park Racquet Club

January 18, 2020

The 2020 event was a fundraiser for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.  It was held at the Overland Park Racquet Club from 6 to 10 p.m.  We had over 200 participants, many of which took part in tennis, pickle ball and ping pong throughout the evening.  OPRC also provided some of their pros for an exhibition match.  We also had a silent auction featuring donations from many of our patrons.  We raised over $12,000 which went to our two named charities for this event - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI - Kansas) and Johnson County Mental Health.

Event Sponsors

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2019 Event

It's A Racquet 2019 - Genesis Health Club - OP

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January 19, 2019

Details and pictures coming soon!

Event Sponsors