The Inaugural Jayden Chittick Open is sure to be an emotional event.
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The tennis event will be held on Saturday, January 23 at the Milton Tennis Courts and has two main aims.
It's a chance to remember Jayden and to raise much-needed funds for the Black Dog Institute.
Jayden's friend Khy Whitford has organised the event and has set up a page where people can donate funds to the Black Dog Institute.
Go to here to make a donation.
Jayden's mum Lynne said the event would not only support the Black Dog Institute but would give her son's friends "the chance to get together to share and heal from the pain they have suffered from Jayden's death".
"George, myself, Ty and Kiandra want to thank everyone who has reached out to us," Lynne wrote online.
"There are too many of you to name but we have been comforted wrapped in your love and kind thoughts.
"There is nothing more that you can do for our family that you have not already done.
"What would be wonderful is if you could support Jay's friends to raise money for the Black Dog Institute by donating any amount small or large."
The goal is to raise $5000
The tennis event will consist of a 32-team mixed doubles competition commencing from 11am.
Jayden loved tennis and nearly every year went to the Sydney Open or the Australian Open with his mum.
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