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GET INVOLVED

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It takes a whole crew to land a cure.

Reelin’ for Research is powered by people who care: anglers, families, students, and sponsors who cast their time, energy, and generosity toward one shared goal of ending childhood cancer.

Whether you give, sponsor, host, or volunteer, there is a place for you on deck. Explore the ways you can get involved below and help keep our impact growing.

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DONATE

Every cast counts. Every dollar fuels discovery.

Your gift helps fund groundbreaking research, life-saving treatment, and hope for children and families facing cancer. Every contribution moves us closer to landing a cure.

DONATE

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These young volunteers exemplify philanthropy and teamwork. From holding fundraisers to helping at events, our Student Ambassadors have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Reelin’ for Research in just a few short years.

THIS YEAR’S TEAMS COMING SOON!

Our 2025 teams were:

Page High School
Broughton High School
South Johnston High School
Grimsley High School
Raleigh Private Schools (RPS)

Interested in starting a Student Ambassador chapter at your school? Send us an email to ambassador@reelinforresearch.org and we’ll help you get started!

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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From cookouts to cornhole tournaments, Reelin’ for Research events bring people together to make a difference. These gatherings happen year-round and help raise critical funds for UNC Children’s Hospital while spreading awareness across our communities.

Interested in hosting your own event? We’d love to help you get started.
Send us an email to info@reelinforresearch.org to learn more.

community events

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Community Events

Oct 2

Oct 2, 2026

Jim Barber Memorial Golf Tournament

Oct 2, 2026

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VOLUNTEER

Join the crew. Make a difference.

Reelin’ for Research is powered by passionate volunteers who help make tournament weekend a success. From event setup to registration to the awards celebration, our volunteers keep things running smoothly and bring energy to every part of the event.

Interested in helping out? Complete the form below to be added to our list of potential volunteers. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee a volunteer position, as opportunities vary each year — but we’ll be in touch if a good fit becomes available.