RAISE A RACQUET 2025

Tennis & Pickleball Tournament and Kids’ Rally

Friday May 2, 2025

Thank you for your support for UNC Children’s Hospital.
We can’t wait to see you out on the courts!

 
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An Annual Affair

Raising more than racquets

The FARM Family Fund was established by Raise a Racquet in 2017 and each year our event supports this critical mission. This year, the Farm Family Fund is one of UNC Children’s highest fundraising priorities. This Fund helps struggling families cover emergent and unexpected expenses as they navigate their child’s care at UNC Children’s. The Farm Fund is a lifeline for many families and patients.

Having a child in the hospital creates many new stresses on a family. In addition to the anxiety that comes from having a sick child, unexpected logistical and financial challenges often arise, making it difficult for the patient and his/her family to focus on getting well.

Imagine having to choose between working to support your family and being with your child in the hospital. Sometimes the expense of traveling from home to UNC Children’s is too great for a family to bear, and their child must remain in care at UNC alone. Sometimes families must decide if they will pay the utility bill at home or pay for lodging in Chapel Hill to be near a sick child.

The Farm Fund strives to provide a small bit of relief to patients and their families, offering aid to those at UNC Children’s who require significant financial, emotional and psycho-social support and assistance. The Fund will help cover expenses such as food, transportation, accommodations, travel, rent, utility bills, home and automobile repairs, education expenses, telephone bills, and other day-to- day costs. 

Join the Raise A Racquet effort today by making a donation. Your contribution makes a big difference!


 
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PARTICIPANTS

Donors
& Sponsors

The Raise a Racquet tennis tournament is a Chapel Hill tradition - and in 2025 we’re excited to announce that we’re adding PICKLEBALL to this fun event! In addition to hosting our Round Robin, we have a fun Kids’ Rally and an online silent auction. No matter which events you participate in, 100% of your donation goes directly to UNC Children's.

Support us by becoming a Corporate Sponsor (contact Nate Lipson for more information at nate@uncfarm.org). We will feature you on our website and have other opportunities for you to promote your business. 100% of your donation goes directly to UNC Children's.


 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Because Raise A Racquet relies solely on volunteers and in-kind donations to produce the event, 100% of your donations go to UNC Children's Hospital! 


JOIN IN!

Join in our community effort and be part of this amazing journey. Sign up to play in our round robin tennis AND pickleball tournament. Encourage others to give, too! 


KIDS RALLY

Bring the kids and have some fun on the court! Come join the Kids’ Rally from 5 - 6:30pm. Meet UNC Women’s Tennis players, play some fun games, and more!

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SILENT AUCTION

Our online Silent Auction features so many terrific items: art, restaurant cards, practical items like car tires, and much more! Check it out and bid high to support UNC Children’s.

 
 
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Come join the fun and
make a difference!
 
 
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