Charity tennis tournament raises $20K for Domestic Violence Shelter & Services

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The fourth annual Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence charity tennis tournament raised $20,000 this year to support Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. in Wilmington.

Since its inception, the event has generated nearly $80,000 in funding for the organization, the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association announced.

Held in memory of MaryAnn Breault, who was fatally shot on Dec. 7, 2021, the tournament took place from Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex in Empie Park. The Greater Wilmington Tennis Association organized the event alongside Breault’s daughter, Rachel Knowles.

Nearly 200 players participated, competing in co-ed teams across four divisions while wearing purple to honor domestic violence awareness.