For The Need Foundation (FTN) partners with Top Tier Pickleball and WM to host Paddle To Empower: Pickleball Tournament, which takes place at Sinaloa Middle School of Simi Valley, within their campus’s tennis courts.
For The Need is a non-profit organization that hosts various private events throughout the year to benefit families in unstable housing conditions or low-income environments. FTN also participates in fundraising opportunities to contribute to their cause. Paddle To Empower Pickleball Tournament helps with the initiative, by creating a public event to raise money for more Bow & Arrow Mentorship Programs in the future.
FTN split this event into two days; Saturday October 19, and Sunday October 20. On Saturday, players compete in Men’s/Women’s Doubles, while on Sunday, players compete in Mixed Doubles for versatility and amusement. Merchandise and Lunch is included, as well as a raffle all people participate in. For one event entry it costs $70, and two event entry is $130. The total amount of prize money is $6060 which is split between winners. The payout is also different between skill levels: (4.5-5.5) 1st wins $850, 2nd wins $500, and 3rd wins $250. The other skill level (3.0-4.0), only 1st place wins a prize of $140.
Director of For The Need, Allie Spaccarelli speaks out about this two-day fundraiser, stating, “Due to FTN’s first annual Paddle To Empower fundraiser, we are able to serve more families and transform more lives for the better.”
Learn more about this event at www.fortheneed.org/paddletoempower and follow FTN’s Instagram for updates and information: @fortheneed. This event is cordially sponsored by WM and Top Tier Pickleball, this event was also made possible by For The Need volunteers and the general public.
