What a beautiful day it was for our Raise a Racket - to fight Dementia fund raiser. THANK YOU all for what a HUGE success our day of event was To all who came out to play, donated, volunteered or stopped by just to say "hi", we appreciate your participation! We are not done just yet, so please scroll down to see what's still open.
If you missed donating but really wanted to, donations for our fund raiser as well as our silent auction remain open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 24th. Take a look at the TOP 4 special items as well as those items that were not bid on.
Top 4:
Dr. Bernstein's "Golden Ticket" for 50% off braces/Invisalign
Aidan Marie Jewelry 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Andre Agassi Radical Limited Edition Head Racket and Case
Selkirk Boomstick Pickleball Paddle
THANK YOU for coming together as a community and really making a difference!
As background on our event, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, near the summer solstice, we are hosting our annual Raise a Racket - to fight Dementia event at Lochmere tennis/pickleball courts in Cary, NC. This event is being held in honor and memory of so many lost and struggling family and friends with dementia in our community. All funds raised will be donated to benefit Dementia Alliance of North Carolina which funds education, research, respite care and family support in our area.
2026 will be our ninth, and last year co-hosting this event. We have been touched that so many have found this event to be a positive way to support those patients and families struggling with a dementia diagnosis. We both know firsthand the slow progression and loss of independence and identity that comes with Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia. We are committed to supporting others struggling at such a difficult time and to honor those we have lost. Once a year, we come together as a community to enjoy wonderful tennis and pickleball with old friends and new while raising awareness and funds to support better outcomes in the future for families and patients with dementia.
Please note: There will not be a rain make-up date in the event the courts are unplayable June 17th.
