UA RISE Center to Host Tennis, Golf and Silent Auction Fundraisers

This month, The University of Alabama RISE Center will host its annual tennis and golf tournament fundraisers, along with the CHIP In for RISE silent auction.

“RISE is always looking for new ways to meet the needs of families in our community who would benefit from the therapy services we offer. The number of families seeking services continues to increase beyond our program’s current capacity,” said Andi Gillen, director of the UA RISE Center.

Among the eight RISE programs nationwide, RISE Tuscaloosa stands apart as the only location where every child in need of therapy services continues to attend the RISE Center at no cost. Ongoing fundraising efforts have been essential to sustaining the program and delivering needed intervention services to children of all abilities throughout the Tuscaloosa area.

“We believe it is our responsibility to expand the programs we offer,” said Gillen. “The funds raised at this event will allow us to maintain our high-quality early intervention and preschool program and creatively seek ways to reach more families to give all children the opportunity to meet their maximum potential.”

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Tennis Tournament Details

• The annual tennis tournament event will take place April 10-11 at the Tuscaloosa Tennis Center, 715 21st Ave. E.
• Men’s and women’s doubles will be held on April 10.
• Mixed doubles will follow on April 11.
• The cost per team is $100.

Golf Tournament Details

• The RISE Tournament of Champions golf tournament will be held April 16-17 at The Westerfield Club, 3100 Yacht Club Way.
• The four-person drop-out scramble requires handicaps, with morning and afternoon tee times available both days.
• Team registration for the golf tournament begins at $3,000 per four-person team.
• Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams with the best gross and net scores, including televisions, paddle boards, range finders, travel golf bags, Topgolf experiences, art prints of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium signed by Nick Saban, and other Alabama-related memorabilia.
• Golfers will receive a gift upon check-in.
• Breakfast and lunch will be provided

CHIP In for Rise Information

• Set for April 16, the CHIP In for RISE silent auction will be held from 6-9 p.m. at The University Club, 421 Queen City Blvd.
• Online bidding opens April 14 and closes at the conclusion of the in-person event.
• New this year, the event will feature an exciting live auction starting at 7:30 p.m., packed with exclusive experiences and packages only available at the in-person event.

For more information about the tournaments, silent auction, sponsorship opportunities, and to register, call RISE at 205-348-7931 or visit the RISE Center website.