Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund Presents Check To Children's Minnesota For $330,000
Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund President Kevin Werwie and its Board of Directors presented doctors and staff at Children’s Minnesota on December 7 with a check for $330,000 supporting targeted children’s cancer research efforts for the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the upper Midwest. Dr. Emily Chapman, Sr. Vice President of Medical Affairs, and Chief Medical Officer and Jennifer Soderholm, Sr. Vice President and Chief Development Officer and President of Children’s Minnesota Foundation, accepted the gift on behalf of Children’s Minnesota.
Funds were raised as part of the 2022 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, which took place August 4-7, 2022, at LifeTime in White Bear Lake, Minn. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event raised almost $470,000.
“We are so excited to present the largest check to Children’s Minnesota since we formed the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund non-profit organization, and one of the largest ever over the 37-year history of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic event,” Werwie said. “We can’t thank our players, sponsors and donors enough for their generosity and steadfast support of this important research. It’s a true testament to the research team and staff at Children’s Minnesota for their amazing commitment and results that motivate us to continue our fight to help children all over the world impacted by cancer.”
The allocation of the $330,000 will be divided equally between the Pine Tree Endowment Fund and the Children’s Minnesota Annual Research Program Operating Fund supporting targeted research needs of DICER1 related tumors and coping with the long-term effects of cancer treatment.
In 2020, Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund announced the establishment of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Research and the appointment of Dr. Kris Ann Schultz as its inaugural chair. Children’s Minnesota has the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest, caring for more than 58 percent of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders in Minnesota.
“This incredibly generous and forward-thinking support from Pine Tree allows us to continue our research to advance outcomes for kids and adults with DICER1-related cancers worldwide and also supports ongoing supportive care research here at Children's Minnesota,” Schultz said. “This impacts kids from across the Midwest and around the world. Pine Tree truly has local impact and worldwide reach touching the lives of thousands of families impacted by childhood cancer.”
"We are grateful for everyone who makes the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic possible, for their gift and their long-standing support of cancer research at Children's Minnesota," Soderholm said. "This generosity allows Dr. Schultz to pursue new therapies that have the potential to increase survival rates and improve the quality of life for children with cancer."
Since 1986, the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic has raised over $7 million for childhood cancer research efforts at Children’s Minnesota and around the world. The 38th annual tournament is scheduled for August 3-6, 2023, at Life Time in White Bear, Minn. Details about the tournament, and how to get involved in this amazing event, are available at www.ptacf.org.
Funds were raised as part of the 2022 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, which took place August 4-7, 2022, at LifeTime in White Bear Lake, Minn. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event raised almost $470,000.
“We are so excited to present the largest check to Children’s Minnesota since we formed the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund non-profit organization, and one of the largest ever over the 37-year history of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic event,” Werwie said. “We can’t thank our players, sponsors and donors enough for their generosity and steadfast support of this important research. It’s a true testament to the research team and staff at Children’s Minnesota for their amazing commitment and results that motivate us to continue our fight to help children all over the world impacted by cancer.”
The allocation of the $330,000 will be divided equally between the Pine Tree Endowment Fund and the Children’s Minnesota Annual Research Program Operating Fund supporting targeted research needs of DICER1 related tumors and coping with the long-term effects of cancer treatment.
In 2020, Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund announced the establishment of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders Research and the appointment of Dr. Kris Ann Schultz as its inaugural chair. Children’s Minnesota has the largest pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in the Upper Midwest, caring for more than 58 percent of children diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders in Minnesota.
“This incredibly generous and forward-thinking support from Pine Tree allows us to continue our research to advance outcomes for kids and adults with DICER1-related cancers worldwide and also supports ongoing supportive care research here at Children's Minnesota,” Schultz said. “This impacts kids from across the Midwest and around the world. Pine Tree truly has local impact and worldwide reach touching the lives of thousands of families impacted by childhood cancer.”
"We are grateful for everyone who makes the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic possible, for their gift and their long-standing support of cancer research at Children's Minnesota," Soderholm said. "This generosity allows Dr. Schultz to pursue new therapies that have the potential to increase survival rates and improve the quality of life for children with cancer."
Since 1986, the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic has raised over $7 million for childhood cancer research efforts at Children’s Minnesota and around the world. The 38th annual tournament is scheduled for August 3-6, 2023, at Life Time in White Bear, Minn. Details about the tournament, and how to get involved in this amazing event, are available at www.ptacf.org.
2023 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Sponsorships Now AvailABLE
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The 2023 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is August 3-6, 2023, at Life Time White Bear Lake as over 150 of the best tennis players in the upper Midwest will play in a mixed doubles format with proceeds directly supporting targeted cancer research initiatives at over 200 hospitals in 49 countries around the world, including Children's Minnesota in hopes of one day finding a cure.
Get your organization in front of thousands while supporting a great cause by sponsoring the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. Contact us and let's work together in finding the best way to effectively promote your organization.
2023 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Sponsorship Offerings
The 2023 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is August 3-6, 2023, at Life Time White Bear Lake as over 150 of the best tennis players in the upper Midwest will play in a mixed doubles format with proceeds directly supporting targeted cancer research initiatives at over 200 hospitals in 49 countries around the world, including Children's Minnesota in hopes of one day finding a cure.
Get your organization in front of thousands while supporting a great cause by sponsoring the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. Contact us and let's work together in finding the best way to effectively promote your organization.
2023 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Sponsorship Offerings
Congratulations 2022 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic CHampions!
Congratulations to our 2022 Champions and EVERYONE who was a part of the 2022 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic!
Imke Reimers won her sixth Pine Tree Open title, but first with first-time player Toby Boyer in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker win over 2021 champion Hayley Haakenstad and her partner Chase Johnson. In the Masters Division, Jackie Sperling-Hossieni and Tim Burke (left) won their first championships in another third-set tiebreaker defeating 2021 champion Brett Morse Karzen and partner Liz Bondi. Leslie Gale and Bryan Biever won their third consecutive championship, defeating Amy Mitchell and Dean Hlushko in straight sets. Off the court the tournament experienced a record-setting year, raising over $450,000 and far exceeding our 2022 fundraising goal of $360,000 thanks to all of you. Game, Set, Cure! 2022 Champions Open - Imke Reimers/Toby Boyer Masters - Jackie Sperling Hossieni/Tim Burke Grand Masters - Leslie Gale/Bryan Biever 2022 Junior Pine Tree Champions 11U - Sofia Livingston/Joshua LaTour 13U - Malea Diehn/Ethan Turunen 15U - Molly Miller/Bode Campbell 17U - Keely Ryder/Caleb Kennel 2022 PINE TREE PhotosTuesday-Thursday Photos
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What is Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund?
We support targeted cancer research programs at Children’s Minnesota and around the world that not only help children survive, but also to thrive both during and after treatment.
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Your generous donations have helped us make incredible progress in finding a cure. Learn more about the many advances that have been made possible because of the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund.
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