Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund

08/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our 98 junior players whose heart, hustle, and outreach helped raise over $70,000 this year for the cause - a new record! Your dedication, your network, and your belief in our mission are truly extraordinary.

Because of YOU, the future of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is bright for years to come. You’re not just playing in the tournament — you’re building its legacy.

We are so proud of each and every one of you and cannot wait to have you play again next year. Game, Set, Cure!🎾

08/20/2026

So thankful for our special partnership with Children's Minnesota in hopes that one day we can say Game, Set, Cure!

For 41 years, the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund community has turned a love of tennis into lasting hope for children and families.🎾💙Thank you to the players, volunteers, sponsors, donors and supporters who made this year's Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic another incredible success.

Together, you helped raise more than $700,000, bringing the tournament's lifetime impact to more than $9 million raised in support of pediatric cancer research and care at Children's Minnesota.

What began as one family's commitment to give back has grown into an extraordinary community tradition. We're grateful to everyone who has helped shape this event and continues to make a difference year after year.

Learn more at the link in our comments.

08/18/2026

Thankful Tuesday! What an amazing time was had by all at the 2026 Pine Tree Friday Appreciation Event at the Vadnais Heights Commons. We are still overwhelmed from the amazing sense of community and family expressed at this year's tournament, not to mention the incredible generosity of all who shared their time, treasure and talents with us to make this the most successful Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic yet. THANK YOU!

08/13/2026

WOW! We are absolutely blown away! Thanks to the incredible generosity of EVERYONE connected to the 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, we didn’t just hit our $600,000 goal — we shattered it.

With proceeds from the food tent, merchandise, the silent auction, the raffle, and new pledges rolling in, we’re officially over $700,000… and still counting!

Our Pine Tree family showed up in the biggest, most inspiring way. Thank you for an unforgettable year — and get ready, because Pine Tree 2027 is coming August 5–8, 2027!

Game. Set. Cure. 💛🌲🎾

08/12/2026

Bingo at the Friday Night Appreciation Dinner!

Congratulations to all of our bingo winners! We had such an amazing night filled with fun, laughter, and learning about the impact of the money we raise. 💛

Game, Set, Cure!

08/12/2026

The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is proud to honor Callee Anderson as the 2026 Sportsmanship Award winner in recognition to the player who exemplifies good sportsmanship and unwavering dedication to our mission.

Callee has played in the tournament for over a decade, including many times while pregnant, raising money for the cause. She is known as one of the nicest players both on and off the court and she has an incredible attitude, always smiling and showing great sportsmanship during matches. You always see her, her husband Brendan and her three kids at the matches, even if she is out of the tournament and is constantly promoting the tournament with her network at InnerCity Tennis and beyond.

Congratulations, Callee, and thank you for being a part of the Pine Tree family!

08/11/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Pine Tree Hall of Fame Inductees: Kevin & Polly Hart and Dr. Laura Gilchrist!

We are incredibly grateful for all they have contributed to the Pine Tree family over the years. Their generosity and continued support have helped make Pine Tree what it is today.

Congratulations and thank you for being such an important part of the Pine Tree family! 💛

Game, Set, Cure!

08/11/2026

Meet Noah Zamansky, one of our incredible junior fundraisers at the 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic! 🎾💛

Noah and his partner, Sophia Zeng, took home the championship in the 13 & Under division this past weekend!

As Noah prepares for his Bar Mitzvah this November, he chose Pine Tree as his community service project because it’s a great combination of two things he cares about: tennis and an inspiring cause. Since the tournament, Noah has been sharing his experience and success with friends, family, and his community while working hard to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

We’re so proud of Noah for his success on the court and, even more importantly, for the effort he’s putting into making a difference off the court. Keep up the amazing work, Noah!

You can support Noah’s fundraising page through the link in our bio and help him keep raising money. All proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research at Children’s Minnesota. 💛

Game, Set, Cure!

08/11/2026

What an amazing final day of the tournament! 🏆

We finished off the weekend with our final matches! Congratulations to each of our winners!

08/11/2026

Thank you to every single person who has made our 41st annual Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic spectacular! 🌲🍎🏆

We honored our sportsmanship award winner & our top fundraisers during our program on Sunday.

And of course we were able to honor our honored patients Peter, Cora, Rufo (not pictured).

THANK YOU ALL!!!