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NC tennis star John Isner raising money to fight cancer

John Isner reacts after winning point against Alexander Zverev, of Russia, during the final at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — North Carolina native and top-ranked tennis star John Isner has launched a fundraising campaign to help support the treatment center that helped his mom battle cancer.

Contributors are entered in a raffle for a trip to England to watch Wimbledon.

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Proceeds go to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.

"I want to invite you all to donate to win a trip to join me in London and support a very personal cause," said Isner. "Please join me in supporting UNC Lineberger by making a donation. The doctors at UNC Lineberger saved my mother’s life, and they’ve saved countless other lives as well. My family is forever in debt to UNC Lineberger."

The fundraiser runs through June 10 and then the winner will be randomly selected.