Polly Hylant-Tracy lost her battle with cancer in 1990.
Her husband, three daughters, and family decided to memorialize her spirit and zest for life by creating a volleyball tournament in her name.
06/10/2026
👉 You can register a team or donate today at Pollyball.com
Pollyball brings together families, friends, and businesses for a day of competitive fun while fundraising for YWCA's Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection program.
Want to be a part of the excitement? Come have a blast with us on August 22nd.
👉 You can register a team or donate today at Pollyball.com
06/10/2026
Today Polly would be 72! I’m sure she’d love nothing more than for you to register a team or donate!
Pollyball was started 35 years ago with one goal, for families to get the support they need, so they wouldn’t loose a parent, sister, friend, or aunt to this disease. Money raised at Pollyball supports the YWCA Healthy Connections program which provides resources to women in our community to help with education, early detection, help with appointments, rides, etc.
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06/04/2026
🎉 If you’ve cheered at Pollyball… you’re part of the story.
�From the sidelines to the courts, these throwbacks capture the joy, support, and community spirit that define this event.
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06/02/2026
🏐 Ready to serve up hope?
�Register a team for the 35th Annual Pollyball and join hundreds of players competing throughout the day—all in support of breast cancer awareness and early detection.
�Not playing? No problem—enjoy local food trucks, kids activities, and cheer on teams as they battle it out on the courts.
�💗 Every way you show up makes a difference.
Register today
Pollyball – Supporting Breast Cancer education and awareness in Northwest Ohio POLLYBALL SUPPORTS WOMEN’S HEALTH IN NORTHWEST OHIO Pollyball was created after beloved wife, mother and sister Polly Hylant- Tracy lost herbattle with breast cancer in 1990. The Hylant and Tracy families wantingto celebrate Polly and her love for backyard volleyball came together to createthe e...
05/31/2026
The impact is real - and Pollyball helps make it possible. 💗
Since its launch, the YWCA Healthy Connections program has empowered over 50,000 people with breast health education and helped provide 12,500 clinical screenings in our community.
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From backyard courts to a community tradition, Pollyball has been bringing people together for 35 years. These moments remind us why we play, cheer, and come back year after year.
35 years. $1.5 million raised. Thousands of women supported.
�One incredible community. 💗 �That’s Pollyball—and we’re just getting started.
�🏐 Join us on the courts or on the sidelines.
05/23/2026
💕 Pollyball dollars stay local. 💕
�Every dollar raised supports YWCA Healthy Connections, which serves women across Northwest Ohio with education, screenings, and support throughout their breast cancer journey.
05/21/2026
In 2014, Pollyball had the incredible honor of welcoming the Toledo Troopers to the courts—and if you don’t know who they are, trust us… they are LEGENDS. 🏆
The Troopers are Toledo’s own women’s professional football team, widely recognized as the winningest team in professional football history, with seven championships and a legacy that changed the game for women in sports. Having them join us was a powerful reminder of what strength, teamwork, and perseverance truly look like.
We’ll always be proud to share this chapter in Pollyball history. 💗
10/31/2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but our commitment to supporting women never ends.
Thanks to the incredible partnership with the YWCA of Northwest Ohio, women in our community have access to vital resources that empower them to advocate for their health, pursue prevention, and navigate their care journey with confidence.
💗 The funds raised through our annual Pollyball Tournament make this impact possible — and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Together, we’re not just raising awareness. We’re changing lives.
The Hylant Family Foundation has partnered with YWCA in raising funds to save lives through early detection and give locals support and education for breast cancer for 34 years.
Pollyball was created after beloved wife, mother, and sister Polly Hylant-Tracy, lost her battle with breast cancer in 1990. The Hylant and Tracy families, wanting to celebrate Polly and her love for backyard volleyball came together to create the event Pollyball. A volleyball tournament benefiting YWCA of Northwest Ohio’s Healthy Connections program.
Since its inception in 1991, Pollyball has raised over $1,500,000 to support early detection, education, and awareness programs for those most underserved in our community. Every year, we continue the fight, supporting survivors and spreading awareness.
To aid in the fight, you can donate today at pollyball.com