What is Rally for Rare?
Be part of the inaugural Rally for Rare at Deerwood Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday January 31, 2026 — an unforgettable community event benefiting To Cure A Rose Foundation. This exciting Miami Vice — '80s Edition event brings players, friends, and sponsors together for a lively tennis and pickleball round-robin style tournament with a catered lunch, open bar, DJ entertainment, silent auction, raffle games, prizes and more— creating a fun-filled day with life-changing purpose.
Proceeds fuel To Cure A Rose Foundation’s mission: to develop genetic treatments quickly and sustainably, giving children impacted by rare diseases the chance to live long, healthy lives. Your participation drives breakthrough science, delivers hope to families, and accelerates treatments for the 200 million children worldwide impacted by rare diseases. Together, we’re doing more than rallying on the court — we’re rallying for hope, cures, and a brighter future.
ALL levels of tennis and pickleball are welcome to join from beginner to advance! Players will be grouped together based of level of play.
Registration is now open for tennis and pickleball players, non-players, friends and sponsors — spots are limited. Whether you're a tennis player, pickleball enthusiast, or just want to party on the deck, we've got a place for you! Come dressed in your favorite vibrant Miami Vice '80s attire and ready to jam out to the greatest hits of the decade!
Event Schedule
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome, Open Bar, DJ Entertainment & Check-In
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Tennis & Pickleball Round-Robin Tournament
Watch & Social Party on the Tennis Deck
Silent Auction and Best '80s Dressed Competition
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch, Prizes, Raffle Games, & Fun Afternoon Festivities
Event Ticket and Sponsorship Information
Your $75 ticket includes round-robin tournament play (optional), catered lunch, and drinks. This is an adult-only event limited to players and guests 21 years of age and over.
Sponsorships are available at $5,000, $2,500, $1,000 and $500 giving levels and include event tickets as well as marketing benefits to maximize your company's visibility and return on investment. Sponsorship details are listed in the registration. For more information or to request a sponsorship packet, please contact Colleen Anderson-Hawthorn (colleen@tocurearose.org).
Event will take place rain or shine.
Silent Auction & In-Kind Donations
We welcome donated gift cards, experiences and quality items to add to our silent auction. We also appreciate donated event services, food/beverage, or themed decor and happy to recognize you or your business as an in-kind donor or sponsor. If you would like to donate an item or service, please contact Colleen Anderson-Hawthorn (colleen@tocurearose.org).
