WHAT: Join Kara Cannizzaro, former Carolina Women’s Lacrosse player and National Player of the Year, Donna Papa, former Head Softball Coach at North Carolina and Hall of Famer, and Joel James, former UNC basketball player and member of the 2016 Final Four team at our second annual Spring Pickleball Mixer to kick off fundraising for 2026. Our goal is to continue raising more money for cancer research at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Approximately 40% of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Meanwhile, the National Cancer Institute funds only a small percentage of applicants for research grants. Swim Across America is working to fill the funding void and support doctors’ efforts in the fight against cancer.
WHEN: April 18th, 2026. Rain Date: April 19th (tentatively)
SCHEDULE:
- 8:15 AM: Registration/Check-in
- 8:45 AM: Opening Remarks
- 9:00 – 11:00AM: Pickleball Mixer
WHERE: The Farm: 1 Alice Ingram Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
HOW TO JOIN: Click the register button in the middle of this page and get your own fundraising page to send out to your friends and family.
All pickleball players will pay a $50.00 registration fee with the option to give an additional donation.
FUNDRAISING: We encourage each participant to try to fundraise at least $100 from family/friends/classmates/co-workers. Our goal is to maximize our support of cancer research at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and every dollar counts!
You may support the participant of your choice by making an online donation. Or you may send a check, payable to Swim Across America, to the address below:
Swim Across America
8508 Park Road #389
Charlotte, NC 28210
Make sure to include a note mentioning the Carolina Spring Pickleball Mixer with the check.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to email bailey@swimacrossamerica.org.