Thomas Ruffin

As a Stage 2 salivary gland cancer survivor, supporting the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance is deeply personal to me. My journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery changed my life in ways I never expected. There were moments where finding hope, strength, and purpose felt incredibly difficult.

During my recovery, tennis became my outlet. What started as a way to slowly rebuild my strength turned into something much greater. Being on the court helped me rediscover my confidence, regain my physical and mental resilience, and ultimately find my spark for life again. Tennis reminded me that healing is not only physical, it’s emotional and spiritual as well.

That is why I am proud to support the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance, an organization that works tirelessly to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support those impacted by head and neck cancers. No one should have to face this journey alone.

Through this event and fundraiser, my hope is to bring people together, share my story, and inspire others to support this incredible cause. Every donation BIG or small helps raise awareness, supports patients and families, and contributes to life-saving education and prevention efforts.

I thank you all DEEPLY!