Pink Pickleball Fundraiser Unites Players: On September 21, the Boar’s Head Resort Sports Club in Charlottesville played host to the In-The-Pink tennis and pickleball fundraiser. This spirited event brought together players from both sports, all united in a common goal: to raise funds for women battling breast cancer at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Playing for Purpose
Participants had the opportunity to engage in friendly matches at eight different locations, all while wearing pink attire to demonstrate their solidarity. The event built community spirit and highlighted the importance of support in the fight against cancer.
Making a Difference
Melissa Hoover, Chair of the In The Pink initiative, emphasized the significance of the fundraiser: “The Women’s Committee raises money for all kinds of different Women’s Health Initiatives at Martha Jefferson. Including Marianne’s room, which provides all kinds of emotional support and wigs and prostheses and that kind of thing for women undergoing their cancer treatment.”
News in Brief: Pink Pickleball Fundraiser Unites Players
The In-The-Pink fundraiser at Boar’s Head Resort Sports Club on September 21 united tennis and pickleball players in support of women battling breast cancer at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. The event featured matches at eight locations and encouraged participants to wear pink.
Chair Melissa Hoover highlighted the initiative’s aim to support women through various health programs, including emotional support and resources during cancer treatment. The event showcased the community’s commitment to making a positive impact in the fight against cancer.
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