Come and join the excitement at our 2nd Annual Kicking Appendix Cancer in the Cornhole Tournament! As we gather to raise funds for the Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation, you’ll contribute to a cause that truly matters. Appendix Cancer is a rare and life-threatening disease, and the purpose of this event is to both raise funds and awareness for Appendix Cancer research so others can beat this awful disease.
Get ready for a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and fun! Grab a teammate and compete for the chance to win cash prizes for the first and second-place cornhole teams. Whether you’re a seasoned cornhole player or a novice looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.
Not interested in playing cornhole? This community event will have something for everyone! Delight your taste buds with delectable food options, try your luck with exciting raffles, bid on fantastic items at our silent auction, peruse our gift card wall, or let your kids play some cornhole in our children’s area. All are welcome!!!
Mark your calendars and join us for this event that will make a real difference in the fight against Appendix Cancer. Your participation and contributions will directly support vital research initiatives that can change lives.
Abbot Elementary School, 25 Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886
Please note, this event is indoors in the gym and cafeteria.
SUN, MAR 23, 2025, 11 AM CHECK-IN | 12 PM START

Rob and Mariclare’s Story
In May 2022, long-time Westford resident Rob O’Neal was diagnosed with Appendix Cancer – Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP). Since PMP is so rare, with just two or three in a million people diagnosed with it yearly, it does not receive the level of research dollars that other cancers do. We are hoping to do our part to increase awareness and raise funds, as well as to honor Rob as he continues to recover from multiple surgeries and get back to his life pre-diagnosis.
The current standard of care for this disease is a surgery ‘fondly’ known as the MOAS or Mother of All Surgeries. Rob had this 12-hour MOAS surgery with Dr. David Bartlett of the Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh on December 30, 2022, after doctors at MGH found him to be inoperable. Though the recovery has been very challenging in many ways, Rob is progressing well, despite a recurrence of the cancer. He and his family are so grateful for the wonderful care that he has received and are excited to raise money for this important cause! We hope you can join us!