It’s been a while since visiting Rhonda’s Website to get some updates on her condition, so I decided to stop today after remembering a rumor that she actually played at the World Championships in Ireland, as well as the Outdoor Nationals in California. I should have guessed that Rhonda would take no time in getting back in action, but TEN DAYS!?!? You go, girl.
Rhonda, tell your website person that you need RSS feeds for your news!!
From www.rhondarocks.com :
Rhonda has been making fantastic progress as she heals and recovers from the June 1, 2008 assault. She started to train again in early July and is getting her strength back on a daily basis.
Rhonda was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd at the WOR Championships in Huntington Beach, California. This tournment was Rhonda’s first tournament since the assault. Although she felt the lingering effects of the attack, the crowds were excited to see her return to play. Because her face continues to heal, she is required to wear a custom fit mask while playing.
She will be competing with Team USA at the IRF World Championships August 1-10, 2008 in Kingscourt, Ireland.
Rhonda would again like to thank all of her fans for the love and support as she continues to recover.
August 27th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
Rhonda’s website (www.rhondarocks.com) has been updated again about her recovery status following the latest surgery. It sounds like things are progressing along slowly but surely. If you’d like to leave Rhonda a get well message, just visit her website and click on the square banner on the right that says "Send Rhonda get well messages".
Get well soon Rhonda!!!
From www.rhondarocks.com:
Rhonda has been recovering nicely since her surgery on June 11, 2008. The post-surgery swelling has been decreasing. The surgical stitches in her eyebrow area have been removed. The surgical stitches in her mouth will dissolve.
Although Rhonda was unable to eat solid food the first few days after her surgery, she has been slowly able to eat solid food as the pain in her jaw has decreased. She was even able to eat an In-N-Out Burger (without the bun)a couple of days ago.
Rhonda would like to thank all of her friends and family for the overwhelming support she has received. Updates will continue to be posted here on her website at www.rhondarocks.com.
June 23rd, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
Ektelon’s Scott Winters has forwarded on some additional information about the latest news for Rhonda Rajsich. In the press release below, there is some information about her surgery, which is scheduled for today. If you are reading this, please send some positive thoughts Rhonda’s way for a quick recovery.
If you’d like to send Rhonda a message, a questbook has been created for her online: http://www.e-guestbooks.com/sign/rhondarajsich
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 http://www.rhondarocks.com.
June 11th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
