The rally against cancer starts with you!
Turning racket sports into real impact.
Fueled by our community’s passion and love for racket sports, Rally Against Cancer is leading a charge against cancer. We aim to show the world the good that can be accomplished through our wonderful sports.
Cancer knows no boundaries, affecting people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We raise awareness, support those affected by cancer, and bring people together through events that are competitive, welcoming, and purpose-driven.
Play with purpose
We use pickleball and racket-sport events to make fundraising active, social, and genuinely fun.
Bring people together
Players, families, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters all have a role in building the rally.
Fund the fight
Every event helps raise awareness and support organizations working against cancer.
Our Timeline
First Summer Smash
The first community tournament launches the Rally Against Cancer mission.
Summer Smash expands
Supporters, prizes, raffles, and event-day energy help the event grow.
Northwestern events
The rally reaches Northwestern with Spring Swing and Fall Fling events.
First Chicago Event + more!
Rally Against Cancer keeps building around sport, generosity, and community.
Stay tuned for our next event.
We are preparing the next Rally Against Cancer event. Expect pickleball, prizes, raffles, community energy, and another chance to support the fight against cancer.
Every rally adds to the story.
Explore past tournaments, posters, photos, and the community that has helped Rally Against Cancer grow.
FAQs
Where does the money go? ⌄
Rally Against Cancer raises money for cancer research and organizations, with past support connected to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Do I need to be good at pickleball to participate? ⌄
No. Events are built to be competitive, social, and welcoming to a range of skill levels.
Can businesses sponsor an event? ⌄
Yes. Sponsors can support raffles, prizes, food, registration, or direct fundraising.
How can I help besides donating? ⌄
You can play, volunteer, sponsor, share events, contribute raffle items, or help with event-day operations.
“We are so grateful for their generosity and dedication to their mission of showing the world the good that can be accomplished via wonderful sports.”
— Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
CONTACT RALLY AGAINST CANCER
Want to rally with us?
Reach out about events, sponsorships, donations, volunteering, school partnerships, or general questions. We would love to hear from players, families, organizations, and supporters who want to help turn community sports into real impact.
Quick Contact
Sponsor an Event
Support a tournament through raffle items, gift cards, prizes, financial sponsorship, or local business partnerships.
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Help with event setup, registration, photography, brackets, outreach, social media, or player communication.
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