Now in its sixth year, Courtney’s Court Challenge is expanding beyond Rochester and heading to Syracuse—bringing the same energetic spirit to Drumlins! Swing and serve for a cause on Sunday, May 17, 2026 to support local teens and young adults with cancer at 13thirty Cancer Connect!
In Honor of Courtney Ferrara Wilhelm
Courtney joined 13thirty Cancer Connect on the advice from her cousin Christina, who went to high school with Lauren’s (founder) daughter, Melissa.
From that first meeting, Courtney was impressed with the camaraderie, compassion and comfort she found at 13thirty with people her own age who were experiencing the same issues that she was facing. She embraced 13thirty with all her might, where she was no longer the elephant in the room with cancer, she knew that she was a part of a very special group of people.
She made many new friends through 13thirty, which empowered her to focus a positive energy for a greater good, despite her rapidly declining health. Learn more here.
The Event Of The Year!
Grab a partner and join us for a high-energy day of tennis featuring 7.0 mixed doubles teams, round-robin play to guarantee great matches, and a competitive bracket finale to crown our champions. Expect fast points, fun competition, and an unforgettable atmosphere—all for an incredible cause.
There are 12 team spots available – additional entries may open as the draw expands. Please arrive to Drumlins at 9AM for check-in and warm-up prior to the opening ceremony.
What’s provided? We’ll have lots of snacks, drinks, lunch, and balls. Please bring your equipment and plenty of hydration.
Enter to win raffles and tournament ticket packages with cash, card, and Venmo! All proceeds benefit our in-person peer support programs provided free of charge.
Your team has a chance to earn prizes for 1st Place, 2nd Place, and Best Team Spirit (get creative with a team name and apparel)!
Team Registration
We’re celebrating our 25 YEAR of making a difference! 13thirty Cancer Connect was established in 2001 by Lauren Spiker after the death of her 19-year-old daughter, Melissa, in 2000. Our mission is to help teens and young adults diagnosed with cancer meet their unique challenges through a coordinated, continuum of essential resources and public advocacy efforts. Started as a grass-roots effort, 13thirty is now an internationally known and respected leader in the field of adolescent and young adult cancer. The organization has Centers in Rochester and Syracuse, and serves adolescents and young adults world-wide.
