Pope High School's annual football fundraiser held in memory of a late Greyhounds player, Matt Hobby, was a tremendous success. The event raised over $29,000 from the sales of a special T-shirt, which is redesigned annually for the occasion. Since the inception of the Matt Hobby Classic in 2006, over $400,000 has been raised for pediatric cancer research through the Rally Foundation. This year's event was co-chaired by Rylee Johnson and Lisa Aldridge.

Fox 5 In Your Face Sports covered the Matt Hobby Classic at Pope High School in Marietta, GA. The annual event is dedicated to honoring Matt Hobby, who passed away from Ewing’s Sarcoma in 2006. This year’s game raised more than $27,000, pushing the total funds raised since 2006 to more than $400,000. Proceeds support the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, continuing the legacy of Matt Hobby through impactful fundraising efforts.

To declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an event on August 27 at the State Capitol featured a proclamation by Gov. Brian Kemp. Organized by the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, the event spotlighted the ongoing efforts to improve treatments and find a cure. Eighth-grader Cooper Gardner, currently fighting Stage 4 lymphoma, delivered a powerful speech supporting the cause. Click here to read more.

The Matt Hobby Classic football game, featured in the East Cobber, brings the community together for an exciting game in memory of former student Matt Hobby, while raising crucial funds to support childhood cancer research. Your participation helps advance the fight against cancer and supports the Rally Foundation’s mission to find better treatments and cures. Read more here.

Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research recently joined forces with several other local organizations to advocate for increased awareness and funding for childhood cancer at the Georgia State Capitol. Their collective efforts seek to drive legislative action and improve outcomes for children battling cancer. This initiative underscores Rally Foundation’s commitment to amplifying the voices of those affected by childhood cancer and fighting for a brighter future for all children.For more details, read the full article here.

Pope High School in Marietta, GA, continues to honor Matt Hobby, one of the very first #RallyKids who lost his battle with Ewing sarcoma in 2006, by hosting a #GOLDSTRONG football game in his memory. The game supports Rally Foundation's 4 Quarters 4 Research program. Pope's ongoing contributions help fund vital research in the fight against childhood cancer. Read more here.