PickleballFundraiser
A student-led pickleball & beach volleyball tournament supporting two Baltimore organizations working for children's heart health.
Where your support goes
All proceeds are split between two local Baltimore organizations working to protect and strengthen children's hearts.
Hope & support for families
Provides hope, support, and resources to families and advances the research needed to improve the lives of children born with congenital heart defects.
Heart-healthy futures
Spreads awareness about heart health, empowering kids and teens to make heart-healthy choices for a stronger, healthier future.
Sign up, give, or grab tickets
Volunteer with us
We're looking for volunteers ages 14 and up to help with setup, running the pickleball & volleyball games, handing out food, and cleanup.
Make a donation
Every gift goes directly to Mended Little Hearts and Growing Minds Foundation.
Reserve your tickets
$35 per adult · $25 per child under 10. Tickets include access to all games — food & raffle sold separately.
Educate. Empower.
Care. Together.
Cardio Care Alliance is a student-led club at McDonogh School dedicated to promoting heart health awareness and supporting children and families affected by heart conditions — through fundraising, service, and advocacy in our community.
Why it matters
Every dollar raised goes directly toward children with congenital heart defects and heart-health education for kids and teens.
- Support for families navigating a child's heart diagnosis
- Funding for research into congenital heart defects
- Heart-health education that builds lifelong habits
- A community that shows up for one another
A full afternoon of play & purpose
Bring your team, your energy, and your appetite. Here's what's on at the event.
Pickleball
Fun games for all skill levels
Beach Volleyball
Bring your team & your energy
Raffle
Great prizes & experiences
Food
Delicious food & refreshments for purchase
More than one way to make a difference
Buy a ticket & come out
Grab tickets for yourself or the whole family and spend the afternoon playing for a cause. $35 per adult, $25 per child under 10.
Give a raffle prize
Donate a gift card, product, service, or experience for our raffle — or make a direct monetary gift to support the cause.
Volunteer & share
Volunteers 14+ earn 5 service hours. Help us run games, serve food, and spread awareness for these important causes.