Pickleball charity event to benefit shelter animals at Humane Society
PALM CITY, Fla. — The shelter animals at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) are going to benefit from the growing popularity of pickleball. Starting at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 27, the HSTC will host Pickle for Paws III at Harbour Ridge Pickleball Center, 13500 NW Gilson Rd, Palm City.
The players will hit the courts in the men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 divisions. The national anthem and ceremonial first serve will take place promptly at 8 a.m. to kick-start the games. Awards will directly follow the event’s conclusion later that afternoon.
The cost to participate is $60 per player. To sign up, visit https://tinyurl.com/mud5mrm2. All proceeds benefit the HSTC.
In addition to the pickleball play, there will be courtside attractions. They include Misty’s Pals Pet Therapy teams (trained dogs and their handlers) and adoptable pups from the shelter looking for their “furr-ever” homes. In addition to the meet and greets, there will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, as well as a variety of items also being raffled off, adding even more fun to the day’s activities.
Michael and Kim Izzolo and Robbie Jacobs are chairing the event. Sponsors include Harbour Ridge, Stuart Stamp & Engraving, Michael Leonard’s Salon, MGM Originals Painting & Photography, and Premier Pickleball League.
For more information, call Michael Izzolo at 772-529-5384.
About the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast – The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 SW Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, FL. Since 1955, it has been the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being in the Martin County area. A 501(c)3 private, nonprofit organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated and relies on donations to support its programs and services. Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or call 772-223-8822.