The Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund proudly concluded its 40th Anniversary celebration of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic today by presenting a year-end gift of $420,000 to Children’s Minnesota Foundation in continuing its longstanding tradition of supporting the groundbreaking work at Children’s Minnesota. This gift will continue advancing critical research initiatives in rare tumor cancer, rehabilitation, and point-of-care/survivorship programs at Children’s Minnesota.
“For four decades, our community has rallied together through tennis, generosity, and shared purpose to support Children’s Minnesota,” said Matt Narr, President of the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund. “We are thrilled once again to support the incredible research efforts happening there with this $420,000 gift. We are so thankful to all Pine Tree tennis players, sponsors, donors, and volunteers for their continued generosity and support of our mission. The Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund is proud to partner with Children’s Minnesota and build on its incredible legacy of exceptional care for children and promise for a better future.”
Allocation of Funds
The $420,000 contribution will support four key initiatives at Children’s Minnesota:
- $160,000 – Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Operating Fund
- $135,000 – Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowment Fund supporting targeted research needs of DICER1-related tumors and long-term effects of cancer treatment
- $100,000 – Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund Hematology/Oncology Point-of-Care through Survivorship Research Operating Fund which supports research by nurses and advanced care practitioners aimed at addressing any stage of a patient’s care journey with a focus on the unique long-term physical, mental, and social challenges patients can face after completing cancer treatment.
- $25,000 – Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund Hematology/Oncology Point-of-Care through Survivorship Research Endowment Fund
A Milestone Year of Celebration and Impact
Funds were raised as part of a year-long celebration marking the 40th Anniversary of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, held July 31–August 3, 2025, at Life Time White Bear Lake in White Bear Lake, Minn., and Life Time Bloomington South in Bloomington, Minn.
Since its founding in 1986, the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic has raised more than $8.5 million for childhood cancer research at Children’s Minnesota and around the world. Since becoming a nonprofit organization in 2018, the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund has generated over $2.5 million in support of these efforts.
Looking Ahead
Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund will be busy raising funds again in 2026 with its three signature events including the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Spring Fling for NTRP Players April 10-12, the Game, Set, Cure Luncheon on April 30 at Town & Country Club in St. Paul, Minn., and the 41st Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic August 6–9 at Life Time White Bear Lake and Life Time Bloomington South (junior event). More information about these events, opportunities to get involved and how to donate can be found at www.ptacf.org.
