Staples Squash Team Hosts Cancer Fundraiser
The Squash Out Cancer tournament at Intensity in Norwalk aims to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Staples girls' squash team hosted the Squash Out Cancer tournament on Sept. 26, 2026, to benefit Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The event brought together 30 teams to support pediatric cancer research and CAR T cell therapy.
Why it matters
The funds raised directly support critical pediatric cancer research and the development of innovative CAR T cell therapies. This effort underscores a community-led commitment to advancing treatment options for pediatric patients.
The tournament currently has $139,169 in donations toward a $180,000 goal. Thirty teams participated in the event held in Norwalk.
The players
Staples girls' squash team
This athletic team organizes and hosts the annual Squash Out Cancer fundraising tournament.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
This research institution based in New York receives all proceeds from the tournament to fund oncology advancements.
The details
Thirty participating teams from regions spanning from Boston to New Jersey competed in the event hosted at the Intensity venue. Donations are processed through the official Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center website to fund therapeutic development.
Timeline
The inaugural tournament took place in 2024.
The Squash Out Cancer tournament occurred on Sept. 26, 2026.
Market Landscape
The 2026 event follows the success of the inaugural 2024 Squash Out Cancer tournament. It demonstrates a growing trend of organized athletic fundraisers leveraging regional participation to reach specific financial benchmarks.
Community members and supporters can contribute to the $180,000 goal through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center website. The fundraiser provides a direct channel for local donors to impact pediatric cancer research.
The takeaway
Organizing large-scale regional tournaments shows how extracurricular sports can effectively drive significant charitable contributions. Participants and spectators can continue supporting the cause by contributing to the outstanding balance of the fundraising goal.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts at the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Inklings News.
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