Cape Girardeau Pickleball Tournament: A charity pickleball tournament will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The event, hosted by The Pickleball Factory and the Alzheimer’s Association, will raise money for the Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s. All registration fees will go toward helping families affected by the disease.
Event Supports Alzheimer’s Walk
The tournament invites teams of two to compete in a round-robin format. Registration costs $100 per team. Players who sign up by Saturday, May 31, will get a 10% discount. All proceeds will support Alzheimer’s care, research, and support programs in Missouri.
The tournament is part of a broader effort to raise funds through the Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk has already raised over $27,000, showing strong support from the local community.
Community Impact and Growing Support
Maddie Erwin, who leads the Cape Girardeau Walk to End Alzheimer’s, said she is touched by the number of families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s in the area.
“This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are now treatments that change the course of the disease,” said Maddie Erwin in a news release.
“We hope that our community can come together to have some fun and raise critical funds for families facing the disease today, so that we can take more steps toward treatments and finally ending this disease.” – (Maddie Erwin)
Alzheimer’s in Missouri and Across the U.S.
Across the United States, over 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. More than 11 million family members and friends care for them. In Missouri alone, about 122,000 people have Alzheimer’s, supported by 223,000 caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Since 1989, the organization has inspired millions through events like the Memory Walk.
A Chance to Give and Play
This pickleball tournament offers more than just friendly competition. It gives players and supporters a way to help fund important programs for families battling Alzheimer’s.
With new treatments giving hope, events like this help push progress forward while bringing the community together for a good cause.
News in Brief: Cape Girardeau Pickleball Tournament
The Pickleball Factory and the Alzheimer’s Association will hold a fundraiser tournament on June 12 in Cape Girardeau. All proceeds support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Teams can register for $100, with early bird discounts until May 31. The event aims to help families facing Alzheimer’s and raise awareness.