Every Basket.
Every Dollar.
Every Life.
Pledge a few cents for every point Cal High Varsity scores this season. 100% of what you give powers cancer research at the Stanford Cancer Institute.
Two seasons. One mission.
Packed bleachers. Real stakes. Every point on the scoreboard turning into dollars for cancer research.
- Launched as a 501(c)(3) pledge-per-point nonprofit
- Raised $3,500+ for the Stanford Cancer Institute
- Engaged 30+ donors pledging based on in-game stats during JV basketball season
- Combined a passion for sports with a personal mission to support cancer research
- Raised $10,000+ for the Stanford Cancer Institute
- Expanded from an individual initiative into a full varsity basketball team-based fundraiser
- Performance-based campaign tied to total varsity points scored across 9 EBAL league games
From $3.5K to $10K.
In one season.
We set a $5,000 goal for 2024–2025. With the generosity of pledgers and the grit of Cal High Varsity, we doubled it — bringing our two-year total above $13,500.
Three steps. Real impact.
Play
Cal High Varsity plays 9 league games. Every basket counts toward your pledge.
Donate
After the season we tally your points and 100% goes to Stanford Cancer Institute.
One-Time DonationPledge $0.10/point. Team scores 500 points. Your total = $50.
We handle every tally, score sheet, and follow-up. You enjoy the game.
Stanford Cancer Institute
One of only 57 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country, Stanford Cancer Institute brings together world-class clinicians and researchers to translate discoveries into better outcomes for patients and families facing cancer.
Visit Stanford Cancer InstituteReady to turn buckets into breakthroughs?
Make your pledge today. We'll keep you updated all season long.