CARDS AGAINST CANCER

Experience the power of compassion with our support for cancer patients and their families. We are a youth-led NC based non-profit organization dedicated to providing cards, gift baskets, and care packages to cancer patients. Our mission is to empower cancer patients and support them through their struggle, while also raising awareness about cancer. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!

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Summer 2026 Tennis Clinics

Cards Against Cancer is thrilled to be hosting fundraising tennis clinics for kids ages 5-13 from mid-June to mid-August in Cary, NC. All proceeds go towards our cause. Visit the Tennis Page for more information.

REGISTRATION FORM

Cards Against Cancer Gift Basket Workshop

"What Matters to Me Day" 2026 at Durham Academy Upper School

CARDS AGAINST CANCER
2026 RECAP

About Us

Cards Against Cancer is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to providing personalized cards and gifts to support cancer patients on their healing journey. We aim to foster togetherness and create a positive experience for both patients and their loved ones.

Keerthi Nelluri

Founder and Director (pictured to the right)

Hi! I'm Keerthi Nelluri and I am a junior at Durham Academy. I believe in supporting my community and those around me, and having known family, friends, and teachers with cancer, I hope to make a difference in the world and bring a smile to people's faces.

Maya Doraiswamy

Vice President (pictured to the left)

Hi! I'm Maya Doraiswamy and I am a junior at Tower Hill School. I'm passionate about spreading hope and compassion to support those who need it most. I believe acts of kindness can go a long way, and I'm excited to help Cards Against Cancer have a real impact.

OUR IMPACT

OVER $2700 RAISED
60 GIFT BASKETS DONATED
150+ CARDS DONATED
96 CARE KITS DONATED

Future Goals
Raise $5000
Run 100 Summer Tennis Clinics
Donation to the SECU Caring House

Cards Against Cancer has donated 60 baskets to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, including 40 from Durham Academy Upper School's "What Matters to Me Day," which was made possible by a $750 grant. We have also donated 15 cards to Cureate, a nonprofit organization, for their Spring 2026 Art Donation Drive. We have donated 24 overnight comfort kits to Duke Children's Hospital, 20 care kits to WakeMed Cancer Care, and 32 Snack packs and 20 care kits to the Ronald McDonald House. There will be many upcoming fundraising events for Cards Against Cancer in summer 2026. Additionally, to raise money, we are running tennis clinics, so check out the tennis page if you are interested!