Get Well Rhonda!!
June 9th, 2008 by Geoff Thomsen
I’m a tad late in posting this article, partially because I’m still somewhat in shock over the events which have occurred. Following the 2008 National Singles Championships two weeks back in Houston, Rhonda Rajsich was walking on the beach near her home when she was assaulted by two men, and beaten unconscious. Rhonda is in the hospital recovering from her injuries, and is apparently scheduled for surgery on her cheek due to a broken cheekbone. I can’t imagine what would cause someone to do this, and I hope the responsible parties are caught and fully prosecuted (or even better, served a little “back alley justice”).
Rhonda, you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.
From Dave Ellis, US National Team Coach:
Friends of the US National Team:
This is a sad note concerning a most dedicated teammate. Rhonda was walking near her apartment in Hermosa beach Saturday night when she was approached by two men. The two men attacked her, brutally beating her unconscious. She is in the hospital and will be there indefinitely. She will be undergoing operations to reconstruct the left side of her face. Her eye is swollen shut but tests show that her vision will be ok.
Please remember Rhonda in your prayers. How sad that this happened to Rhonda, a friend to all and such an enthusiastic leader in our sport. We all pray for full recovery.
Dave Ellis, Coach
USA Racquetball
From Son Nyugen, Oneshot Sports:
I went to visit Rhonda today, and she is physically beat up!!! Not surprising to those that know Rhonda, she still had her sense of humor and made me laugh a few times!
This incident was unprovoked and she believes it would’ve happened to anyone. She was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. Police speculate that these guys were on some sort of drugs and or alcohol.
Her face is obviously swollen and her eye is swollen shut, but her vision is good! Reconstructive surgery will be next week. Doctors want her swollen face to heal as much as possible and then do the surgery. The police department is working on finding these two cowards. Rhonda does have insurance, but it will not cover everything. She will obviously not be able to compete for a while and will not be able to earn a living.
If anyone is interested in sending a monetary donation, please send a check payable to Rhonda Rajsich, and send it directly to me:
Oneshot Sports: 6392 Sligo Circle Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Keep her in your prayers………………………………..Son
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