The Staying Alive Pickleball Tournament is set to take place at the Ramona Park Pickleball Courts in Portage, Michigan, on September 21, 2024. This event serves as a crucial fundraiser for the American Heart Association (AHA), supporting its mission to enhance cardiac care and survival rates through CPR training and awareness.
Event Background
The tournament is inspired by a real-life incident that shows the importance of CPR training. On June 11, 2023, Jeff Brazda, a local pickleball player, suffered a cardiac arrest at the courts. His life was saved due to the quick and skilled response of the “Fantastic 5 SuperHeros” who were present, thanks to their CPR training. This event honors their heroic efforts and aims to promote similar life-saving training.
Supporting the Cause
Proceeds from the tournament will directly benefit the AHA’s efforts to:
- Increase CPR survival rates and training.
- Improve emergency planning and AED availability in public spaces.
- Fund research into heart disease and treatments.
Event Details
- Date: September 21, 2024
- Location: Ramona Park Pickleball Courts, 8600 S Sprinkle Rd, Portage, Michigan, 49002
- Surface Type: Hardcourt
- Play Area: Outdoor Non-Covered
- Net Type: Permanent
- Ball Used: X40
- Number of Courts: 6
- Parking: Free
Refund Policy
There are no refunds for this event.
Health and Safety
An AED will be on-site for the duration of the tournament.
News in Brief: Staying Alive Pickleball Tournament
The Staying Alive Pickleball Tournament, scheduled for September 21, 2024, at Ramona Park, Portage, MI, is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. The event honors local heroics, recalling the June 2023 cardiac arrest incident of Jeff Brazda, who was saved by CPR-trained bystanders.
Proceeds will support AHA’s CPR training, emergency planning, and heart disease research. The tournament will feature 6 outdoor hard courts with permanent nets. For those unable to attend, donations can be made online. An AED will be present on-site for safety.
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