Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund

Funds raised by PTACF support targeted pediatric cancer research programs at Children's Minnesota and around the world.

INVEST IN FINDING A CURE

Mission

Our mission is to improve the lives of children with childhood disease and their families by funding vital research and essential support programs.

About

Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund (PTACF), a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, was formed in 2018 to ensure the long-term sustainability of targeted cancer research initiatives and our signature event -the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic.

Support

Your generous financial support of PTACF and the PTATC helps provide vital information to cancer specialists around the world and supports the healing of the patient’s whole body when receiving treatment.

About Us

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.

Learn More About PTACF

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.​

What Your Gifts Have Done In Finding A Cure!

Upcoming Events

2025 Game, Set, Cure Luncheon
sponsored by Royal Credit Union


May 20, 2025

Town & Country Club

St. Paul, Minn., 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. 


Join us on May 20 for a FREE lunch and learn more about Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund and our special partnership with Children's Minnesota at the 2025 Game, Set, Cure Luncheon sponsored by Royal Credit Union. Lunch and conversation begin at 12 Noon, followed by a quick program to be wrapped up by 1:00 p.m. 


To help us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic, an anonymous donor has generously agreed to match any donations made the week of the tournament up to $10,000! Help us reach that goal! 


Gather your friends and learn more about all things Pine Tree! To register for this free event, click here! Can't attend, but would like to donate and have your gift matched, click here


Game, Set, Cure!



2025 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic
40-LOVE Anniversary Celebration

July 31- August 3, 2025

Life Time White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake, Minn.


Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this timeless summer tradition as we raise funds for pediatric cancer research, rehabilitation and point of care initiatives locally at Children's Minnesota at around the world!! Admission is FREE!


Latest News

January 23, 2025
Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund names Lisa Mushett first Executive Director.
Smiling boy with large tennis ball and ice cream
December 26, 2024
Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund establishes new $1 million Point of Care endowment.
December 10, 2024
PTACF presents check for $460,000 to Children's Minnesota.
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Our Impact

Hear the amazing story of the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic and learn about the research programs at Children's Minnesota that benefit from funds raised by Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund.

Your Donation Matters

We need your help in continuing to deliver our mission as we search for a cure in bringing an end to children's cancer. Game, Set, Cure! 

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