Big Serve Pickleball Fundraiser Event: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge will hold its second annual Big Serve pickleball tournament on Saturday at Darden Towe Park. The fundraiser runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to raise money, spread awareness, and recruit volunteers for the group’s youth mentorship programs.
Event Details
The Big Serve will feature pickleball matches to engage the community while supporting a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the tournament will directly help local children and mentoring programs. Organizers said the event is designed to draw players, families, and supporters to learn more about the nonprofit’s work.
Focus on Youth
“You know, the littles in our program achieve measurable outcomes in a lot of different areas,” a spokesperson said. “Everything from having improved relationships, avoidance of risky behavior, better academic performance, those kinds of things.” These positive results highlight the program’s role in shaping brighter futures for young people.
Community Impact
Money raised from the tournament will fund mentoring efforts that connect caring adults with children who need guidance. The event also hopes to inspire more volunteers to join the cause and help expand opportunities for local youth in the Central Blue Ridge area.
News in Brief: Big Serve Pickleball Fundraiser Event
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge will host the Big Serve pickleball fundraiser on Saturday at Darden Towe Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event raises funds and recruits volunteers to support mentoring programs that help children improve relationships, avoid risky behavior, and perform better in school.
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