About 2026 Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge

🏀 The Swish-Out Challenge Returns in 2026!
📅 Saturday, April 11th, 2026
📍 USM, Gorham Campus

Maine’s longest-running charity basketball tournament is officially hitting the court again—and we want YOU in the lineup! The C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge is back with big energy, bigger community spirit, and a mission that matters: helping the amazing patients and families supported by Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP).


🎉 What to Expect:

Get ready for a day packed with friendly competition, high-energy hoops, and purpose-driven fun.

🔥 3-on-3 Showdowns – Fast-paced, all-day action across multiple divisions.

🤝 A Community United – Cheer on your friends, coworkers, and neighbors.

💛 A Cause That Counts – Since 1994, Swish-Out has raised over $720,000 to support kids facing childhood cancer.


🏀 Event Details:

👕 Every player gets an event t-shirt!
🏆 MCCP Team Prizes (Plaques for 1st and 2nd Place):

Adults:

1st Place: $20 Gift Cards (maximum 5 per team)

2nd Place: $10 Gift Cards (maximum 5 per team_

Youth:

1st Place: $15 Gift Cards (maximum 5 per team)


🎗 Individual & Special Prizes:

Top Fundraiser: $75 Gift Card

Top Youth Fundraising Team: $50 Gift Card for a pizza party


🚨 Divisions

Male Open

Male 40+

Female Open

Female 40+

Co-Ed Recreation (ages 15+)

Youth Divisions:

 5th/6th Grade (Male & Female)

 7th/8th Grade (Male & Female)

High School (Male & Female)


💥 Register Your Team Today — Just $75!

(Each team must register using a unique email address.)



🎯 Ready to Play With Purpose?

Don’t miss your shot—grab your teammates, lace up, and help us make an impact for Maine kids facing cancer. Swish-Out is BACK, and this year, it’s bigger than ever.

Date

Starts at:  April 11, 2026 7:00 AM
Ends at:  April 11, 2026 4:00 PM

Location

University Of Southern Maine
37 College Avenue
Gorham,ME 04038 USA

Contact

Patrick Nannery
(562) 587-3662
patrick.nannery@wexinc.com

About Maine Children's Cancer Program

Maine Children's Cancer Program (MCCP), the pediatric oncology program of The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center, is committed to providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders in Maine and parts of New Hampshire. Our team of pediatric oncology/hematology physicians, specialized nurses, social workers, research associates, a child life specialist, and a dedicated pediatric oncology clinical pharmacy specialist work together to provide care that incorporates three integrated components: state-of-the-art medical treatment, psycho-social support services, and clinical research. With approximately 50 new oncology diagnoses each year, 200 of whom are on active treatment at any time, along with about 150 children being followed for a variety of blood disorders, MCCP fills a great need in our state, providing excellent care in a closer-to-home setting. To learn more, please visit www.mmc.org/mccp

Thanks to our generous sponsors: