The Rose Cup was first held in 2012 to support women's tennis player Kaitlyn Christian's and her mother, Rose, who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Kaitlyn's teammate, Giuliana Olmos, spearheaded the fundraising efforts and has helped expand the program year after year. Last year, the Trojan Outreach and USC women's tennis raised $6,000 to fund breast cancer research at USC's Norris Cancer Center, and the goal this year is to hit $10,000.
Due in part to her efforts organizing the Rose Cup, Olmos earned the ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award.
Initially, the event mostly comprised Trojan student-athletes who donated their time to the cause, but it is open to anyone who'd like to participate. To take part in the Rose Cup this year, people can sign up for the 16-team doubles tournament for $10 a team. Commemorative T-shirts are also available for $10 each. Those who donate $100 or more can customize their shirts with their names on them.
Trojan fans can also donate directly to the cause through GoFundMe by clicking here!
Those who do not wish to play tennis, but would like to attend the Rose Cup are welcome. A free lunch will be provided to everyone in attendance.
The event runs from 12-2 p.m. on Nov. 20 at USC's Marks Tennis Stadium.
If you're interested in donating, participating or learning more about the fifth annual Rose Cup, click here to contact McCall Hall, USC's director of community outreach.
