After a big turnout last year, the Ace for the Cure fundraiser is open to the public. In the past, the event was open to Pinery Country Club members only, but to Elaine Tyson’s delight, she is happy to have the community involved.

Ace for the Cure is a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure. As a cancer survivor herself, Tyson, event coordinator, wanted to help others battling cancer. Last year the event raised $1,800, and this year Tyson hopes to raise at least $2,000.

“It's great to get the entire community involved,” Tyson said. “Even though I am cancer free, there is always someone else who has it, so it’s important to keep raising money and awareness.”

This year Ace for the Cure is Oct. 10 and includes a one-hour drill with the tennis pro from the Pinery followed by a silent auction. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., with the drill beginning at 2 p.m. The silent auction will start at 3 p.m. Both the drill and the silent auction are in the tennis dome at the country club at 6900 N. Pinery Parkway.

The entry fee is $25 and includes the tennis drill and three raffle tickets for the silent auction. Additional raffle tickets are $1 each or $5 for six tickets. Those who don’t want to participate in the tennis drill don’t have to.

For more information call 303-841-3512.