Dinks for a Cure – Blood Cancer United Fundraiser

Join us for Dinks for a Cure, a fun and energetic pickleball tournament benefiting Blood Cancer United and the Montgomery County Light The Night campaign.

Players and spectators alike are invited to enjoy an evening of friendly competition, community, and impact. The event will feature pickleball play, food and drinks, raffle prizes, and opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about advancing research and supporting families affected by blood cancers.

All proceeds from the event will support Blood Cancer United’s mission to fund life-saving research and provide critical support to patients and families navigating a blood cancer diagnosis.

Whether you come to compete on the court or cheer from the sidelines, your participation will help bring hope to families facing blood cancer.

Guests will have the opportunity to enter to win a variety of exciting raffle baskets throughout the evening. Raffle tickets may be used for a drink at the bar or an entry into the raffle basket of your choice.

Prizes we are currently assembling include:

• Beauty & Self-Care Package (facial / Botox gift cards)
• Fitness & Wellness Basket (yoga or spin classes, activewear)
• Pickleball Enthusiast Basket (gear and accessories)
• Family Photography Session
• Wine & Entertaining Basket
• Local Dining Gift Cards

More prizes will be added as we partner with local businesses and supporters.

We are grateful for the support of local businesses and community partners who help make this event possible while advancing the mission of Blood Cancer United and the Montgomery County Light The Night campaign.

Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support families facing blood cancer while connecting your business with an engaged and community-minded audience. Sponsors will be recognized by an audience of players, spectators, and community supporters from across the DMV region.

We are currently offering the following sponsorship opportunities:

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 20 People)

Premier recognition for both the Pickleball for a Cure Tournament and the Montgomery County Light The Night Walk.

• Top recognition as Presenting Sponsor
• Logo placement on all event materials and signage
• Recognition on the event website and promotional materials
• Verbal recognition during opening remarks
• Prominent company signage at the tournament
• Business logo featured on lanterns at the Montgomery County Light The Night Walk at Glen Echo Park (September 25)
• Prominent recognition at the Light The Night Walk

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 8 People)

• Prominent logo placement on event signage
• Recognition on the event website
• Social media recognition
• Prominent company signage at the tournament
• Recognition during opening remarks

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 6 People)

• Recognition at the bar and beverage station
• Logo displayed on beverage signage
• Recognition on event website and signage

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 4 People)

• Company logo displayed at one pickleball court
• Recognition on the event website
• Recognition in event signage

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 2 People)

• Company logo on tournament bracket board
• Recognition on the event website
• Recognition in event signage

(Includes Pickleball, Dinner and Drink for 2 People)

• Name listed on event signage
• Recognition on the event website

Local businesses are invited to support the event by donating items or experiences for our raffle prizes. Raffle sponsors will be recognized on the event website and at the raffle table.

Contact us to discuss sponsorship opportunities:
Amanda Cabe – [email protected]
Heather Lawrence - [email protected]
Chrissy O'Connell - [email protected]

We are grateful for the generous support of our sponsors who help make this event possible.

Current sponsors will be recognized here as they join our effort to support families impacted by blood cancer.

Light The Night is a community event that brings people together to celebrate survivors, honor those we have lost, and support families facing blood cancer.

Participants carry illuminated lanterns representing their connection to the cause while raising funds for research, patient support programs, and advocacy efforts.

The Montgomery County Light The Night Walk will take place at Glen Echo Park on September 25, bringing together families, community members, and supporters committed to advancing progress against blood cancers.

Funds raised through this pickleball tournament help support that mission and the ongoing work of Blood Cancer United.

Info: Guests arrive, check in, pick up raffle/drink tickets, and warm up on the courts.

Info: A brief welcome and introduction about the mission of Blood Cancer United and why we are gathering to support families impacted by blood cancer.

Info: Our pickleball pro will review the rules, tournament format, and explain how matches will be played.

Info: Friendly pickleball tournament play begins. Players will rotate through matches while spectators enjoy food, drinks, and raffle activities.

Info: Winning raffle tickets will be drawn for our raffle baskets.

Info: Final match of the evening to crown our tournament winners.

Info: Thank you to our players, sponsors, and supporters for helping raise funds for Blood Cancer United and families impacted by blood cancer.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Road, Bethesda, United States

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