Pickleball event raises big money for local YMCA

YMCA puts the fun in fundraising

More than $67,000 was raised on Thursday afternoon at the fourth annual YMCA of Central East Ontario Pickleball tournament. The event pitted Quinte West against Belleville in fundraising for the Strong Kids Campaign. Durkin’s Gherkins (QW) and the Belleville Big Dills played through the afternoon. Dozens of games were played at Belleville’s Pickleplex, with Sarah Rozema Seaton and Tim Durkin completing their two-year tenure as co-chairs of the S…

Pickleball event raises big money for local YMCA

A pickleball fundraiser for the local YMCA was a smashing success on Thursday. The 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament at the fantastic Pickleplex Social Club in Belleville featured 40 players, 10 action-packed matches, and plenty of spirited rallies at the net. In total, the event served up an incredible $68,000 raised for our community! A huge shoutout to Durkins Gherkins (Quinte West) for being the top fundraising team. Once again, Kurt Gregoire…