08 Nov Serving Up Success: Paddles for a Purpose Tournament Raises Over $30,000!
November 8, 2025 — We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of our annual “Paddles for a Purpose” Pickleball Tournament! This year’s event was a smashing hit, uniting the community for a high-energy day that directly supported our families.
Thanks to the phenomenal generosity of our community, we successfully raised over $30,000! This vital funding goes directly toward the operations of the Ronald McDonald House, ensuring we can continue to provide free lodging, meals, and essential support to families during their most challenging times.
The energy at the William H Kerdyk Biltmore Tennis Center was electric, with the tournament attracting tremendous participation. 165 players brought their best game to the courts, and 45 dedicated volunteers donated their time, energy, and enthusiasm to ensure the event ran smoothly the entire tournament day.
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This tournament would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of our corporate partners, including:
- Dink Sponsors: Coral Gables The City Beautiful, SeacoastBank, and Alpha Foundations
- Ace Sponsors: Florida Blue, Dinko Complex, Turano, Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson, and State Street Realty
- Goodie Bag Sponsor: Centennial Bank
- Award and Towel Sponsors: Roofing Source and Walgreens
- Additional crucial support was provided by Voli 305 Vodka, The Bagel Club, Poppi, Barceló, Strega, Selkirk, Killa Dinks, Pinecrest Bakery, and Spin.it.
When our community comes together, we can truly serve up hope! Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, and cheered us on! We are already looking forward to seeing you on the court next year as we continue to champion healing and hope.