Name: STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink
Start: 2026-10-18T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-18T19:00:00.000Z
Location: SPF Chicago, North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

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# **STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink**

Join us for the **first annual STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink**, a community pickleball tournament dedicated to raising funds and awareness for breast cancer prevention, early detection, patient support, and the continued search for a cure.

Whether you're playing for someone you love, celebrating a survivor, honoring a life, or simply standing behind the cause, every serve, rally, and point played helps create meaningful impact.

This tournament welcomes players of all skill levels and brings together **competition, community, wellness, and purpose** for one unforgettable day.

## **Registration**

**Team Buy-In: $150 per doubles team ($75 per player)**

* Tournament entry included
* Each team receives a personalized fundraising page

## **Pink Club | Social Access**

**Come for the energy, stay for the community.**

Not playing in the tournament? You can still be part of the day.

The **Pink Club | Social Access** ticket includes entry to the Pink Club social experience and gives you the chance to connect, celebrate, enjoy the event, and support the mission behind **Pickle in Pink**.

**Food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site throughout the event.**

**Please note:** The Pink Club | Social Access ticket does not include participation in the pickleball tournament.

## **Team Fundraising Requirement**

To complete your registration, every team must create a fundraising page through the **STRENGTH Classic Fundraising Campaign**. Once your page is live, share it with your friends, family, coworkers, and community to help support your team and our mission.

**There is no minimum fundraising requirement to participate this year.** We simply ask every team to help spread the word and raise what they can. Every donation—big or small—helps us move closer to a future without breast cancer.

As an added incentive, teams that raise **$1,000 or more** before the tournament will receive a reimbursement of their team registration fee.

Every dollar raised supports the missions behind **Positively Pink** and **STRENGTH IN THE CITY**—advancing breast cancer awareness, prevention, education, early detection, patient support, and research while helping make movement, wellness, and community more accessible.

Together, we're not just playing pickleball—we're rallying for prevention, awareness, hope, and a cure.

## **Theme: Pickle in Pink**

Wear your best pink apparel and help us **turn the courts pink** in support of breast cancer awareness.

We'll have prizes for:

* **Best Dressed Team**
* **Top Fundraising Team**
* **Tournament Champions**

## **What to Expect**

* Doubles pickleball tournament
* Divisions for multiple skill levels
* Fundraising competition
* Pink Club social experience
* Vendor village
* Food and beverages available for purchase on-site
* Music and community activities
* Awards and giveaways

Whether you're competing for the championship, joining us socially, or showing up for someone you love, your participation helps support an important mission while creating an unforgettable day on and off the courts.

# **More Than a Tournament**

The **STRENGTH Classic** is about more than competition. It's about using **wellness and community as a force for good.**

Proceeds from **Pickle in Pink** will benefit the missions of **Positively Pink** and **STRENGTH IN THE CITY**, supporting breast cancer awareness and resources while expanding opportunities for people to live healthier, more connected lives.

## **Two Missions. One Powerful Day.**

### **The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation**

**The Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation** is dedicated to advancing breast cancer research and helping move us closer to better treatments, improved outcomes, and ultimately a cure.

Through fundraising, advocacy, and community support, the Foundation helps fuel innovative breast cancer research and supports the people and institutions working to change the future of breast cancer.

Every contribution helps create momentum toward the breakthroughs that can save and improve lives.

### **STRENGTH IN THE CITY**

**STRENGTH IN THE CITY** believes wellness should be accessible, community-driven, and built for everyone.

Through fitness experiences, wellness programming, community events, partnerships, and health-focused initiatives, STRENGTH IN THE CITY brings people together through movement and connection while working to expand access to health and wellness resources—particularly in communities where those opportunities are needed most.

Together, we're creating an event where **taking care of ourselves can also mean taking care of one another.**

**Rally for Prevention. Rally for Awareness. Rally for Hope. Rally for a Cure.**

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STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink

Register your doubles team for the STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink, a pickleball tournament benefiting breast cancer prevention, awareness, patient support, and research. Your registration includes tournament entry for two players and a personalized fundraising page. Teams that raise $1,000 or more before the event will receive a full reimbursement of their $150 registration fee. Play with purpose and help us rally for prevention, awareness, and a cure.

Pink Club | Social Access  Come for the energy, stay for the community. This ticket includes entry to the Pink Club social experience and gives you a chance to connect, celebrate, and support the mission behind the event. This ticket does not include participation in the pickleball tournament.

STRENGTH Classic: Pickle in Pink

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