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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
WPRO Star assaulted
By Dave Negrete @ 11:45 AM :: 1406 Views :: 0 Comments :: Player News
 


Southern California Sports Group

23861 El Toro Road, Suite 700, Lake Forest, California 92630

Phone: (888) 44-SCSMG Fax: (949) 830-9405 web: www.socalsportsgroup.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2008

RHONDA RAJSICH INJURED IN UNPROVOKED ASSAULT

Rhonda Rajsich, the number one ranked women’s professional racquetball player, was

injured in an unprovoked assault on Sunday, June 1, 2008, outside of her Hermosa Beach,

California residence. Hermosa Beach Police are investigating the incident.

As a result of the attack, Rhonda suffered several fractures to the right side of her face.

She will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday, June 1lth. The surgery is expected to last four to

five hours and will involve the placing of titanium plates and screws in Rhonda’s cheek, jaw and

eye orbital areas. The full extent of the damage will not be known until after the surgery is

complete and the healing process begins. At that time, the doctors will be able to determine

whether Rhonda may require further surgery.

Rhonda is also under the care of an ophthalmologist. Barring any complications, at this

time it does not appear that she will have any permanent vision impairment.

Although it is expected that Rhonda will make a full and complete recovery, at this time

her doctors have not been able to determine when she will be able to return to the racquetball

court. More information regarding her recovery time will be available sometime after she

undergoes surgery.

In order to assist Rhonda with her expenses while she is unable to play, a fund has been

established at Wells Fargo Bank. Checks can be sent to the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, c/o

Peter Nitschke, Southern California Sports Management Group, 23861 El Toro Road, Suite 700,

Lake Forest, CA, 92630. Funds can also be deposited at any Wells Fargo Branch under the

following account “Peter Nitschke for the Benefit of Rhonda Rajsich Relief.” For more

information regarding the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, please contact Peter Nitschke at Southern

California Sports Management Group.

Rhonda thanks all of her fans for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult

time.

Updates concerning Rhonda’s progress will be posted on her website at

www.rhondarocks.com.

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