Could there be a more perfect fundraising event for me? The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic combines two of my favorite things – My love for kids and my love for tennis! 

The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is a fundraising event for children's cancer research at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. I am excited to play in the Masters division of this tournament with my partner, Dan Josephson, to benefit such a worthy cause.

As a participant, I am contributing to the efforts to help raise money for children’s cancer research. My goal of $500 can be achieved with your help. I hope you will consider making a small donation to help benefit thousands of children who are suffering with childhood cancer. 

Here are the details you need to know:

The Pine Tree tradition

Ron and Maryanne Peterson created the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic (PTATC) in 1986 when their 12 year old daughter Julianne was diagnosed with Leukemia. 30 years later, the PTATC now hosts more than 110 of the area’s top men and women tennis players and has raised over $4.5 million for children’s cancer research. Your donation will help kids like these - See their stories.   

To donate money

1. Click on the “Donate Now” button on the right of the screen.
2. Any amount is accepted.
3. Save your e-mailed receipt for your tax credit.

To watch tennis

1. The tournament will take place August 6 -9 at the Lifetime Fitness in White Bear Lake; Tickets are available at the tournament: $15 for an individual four-day ticket; $30 for a family (two adults and two children) four-day ticket.
2. Be sure to catch some of the Open division matches, which feature some of the best tennis players in the area competing in Mixed Doubles matches!
3. I will be competing in the Masters Division – slightly older, slightly slower, but just as enthusiastic!

Thank you in advance for your support and good will!