For the fourth year, the Penticton will be host of the Pickleball for Mental Health tournament over Aug. 29 to 31.
The tournament is organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) 乌鸦传媒� South Okanagan Similkameen branch, and will take place at the Robinson Park outdoor pickleball courts.
With two additional courts ready for this year, there will be more games for the over 450 participants to take part in across the various categories.
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This year乌鸦传媒檚 tournament is presented by Skaha Hills the real estate development located past the Penticton Airport.
All proceeds stay local and support:
乌鸦传媒� Unity Clubhouse 乌鸦传媒� A safe, supportive space for individuals living with diagnosed mental illness.
乌鸦传媒� Education Programs 乌鸦传媒� Including suicide prevention, mental health first aid, and more.
乌鸦传媒� Mental Health Advocacy 乌鸦传媒� One-on-one professional support for those in need.
The event will feature music, food sales, raffles, and free admission for spectators.
Local businesses have sponsored the tournament, and there are still opportunities available. For more informaiton, interested businesses can email leah.schulting@cmhasos.ca or call 250-493-8999.
Individuals interested in donating to the tournament and the CMHA can go to sos.cmha.bc.ca/donate.
