AVAC invites you to Dink4Pink, an all-day pickleball fundraising event that will rally the community in the fight against breast cancer.
If you love pickleball or even if you’re new to the game and want to support a good cause, register to donate and gather pledges in support of Cancer CAREpoint, a nonprofit offering free support and resources to Bay Area cancer patients, survivors, families, and caregivers.
To participate, all you need to do is pay a $25 event fee and create a 99Pledges fundraising page to donate and fundraise for our benefactor, Cancer CAREpoint!
All levels are welcome, including beginners. AVAC will also offer beginner clinics for adults and juniors (8 and older). Those who want more action can sign up to play in a one-point tournament where the first to win a single point advances to the next round, making it anyone’s game.
For those who want to support the cause without playing, come cheer on participants, watch exhibition matches, bid in the silent auction, or try your luck in the raffle to win prizes like AVAC Pilates classes, personal training sessions, a family photo session, and more!
Schedule
9:00am Open play starts
10:00am Exhibition match
10:30am-11:15am Beginners adult clinic
11:30am-12:15pm Beginners juniors clinic
2:00pm 1 point tournament
3:00pm-3:45pm Beginners adult clinic
4:00pm-4:45pm Beginners juniors clinic
6:00pm Raffle and auction winners, closing ceremony
7:00pm Open play ends
Date and Time: October 3, 2026 | 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free to spectate; $25 event fee to play
Venue: Almaden Valley Athletic Club, 5400 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
Website: www.avac.us
Register: www.avac.us/Dink4Pink
Venue Contact:
408.445.4915
FAQ
What Time is the Event?
The event runs from 9am - 7pm but you can come and leave at any time!
Do I need to know how to play pickleball?
No! Dink4Pink is meant for everyone who wants to support the cause. We will be
having beginner clinics for both adults and juniors throughout the day so you
can pick up a paddle and join in the fun!
What is the event fee vs Donations?
We will be using the event fee to cover expenses for running the fundraiser. Any
money that we do not use as well as all donations made through 99Pledges will
be going directly to our benefactor: CancerCAREpoint.
How does 99pledges Work?
Follow the instructions found at avac.us/Dink4Pink to set up a personal Dink4Pink fundraising page. This will come with a link you can share with family and friends who want to help
support the event. We will be giving away prizes to the participants that raise
the most for the cause!
What if I have a business and want to sponsor the event?
Amazing! We are super appreciative to all of last year’s sponsors and looking forward to creating new partnerships this year. Reach out to us using the contact information provided and we will share all the necessary information.