Annual 'Dinking for Dollars' Pickleball Fundraiser to Support Children's Mental Health

Event to benefit Rady Children's Hospital's Copley Psychiatric Emergency Department in San Diego

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The La Jolla Unit of Rady Children's Hospital is hosting the 4th Annual beWELL La Jolla 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego. The event will feature round-robin play, beginner clinics, social matches, drawings, a silent auction, and food and drinks, with all proceeds going to support the hospital's Copley Psychiatric Emergency Department.

Why it matters

With youth suicide now the second leading cause of death among ages 10–24 and San Diego having some of the highest rates in California, the funds raised at this event will provide critical support for children's mental health services in the community.

The details

The 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser will offer a fun, active day of play and socializing to make a life-saving impact for children in crisis. Participants can enjoy round-robin play, beginner clinics, social matches, drawings, a silent auction, and great food and drinks.

  • The 4th Annual beWELL La Jolla 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Rady Children's Hospital

A nonprofit children's hospital located in San Diego, California that provides medical care and support services for children and their families.

La Jolla Unit of Rady Children's Hospital

A local support group for Rady Children's Hospital that is organizing the 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser.

Copley Psychiatric Emergency Department

A department within Rady Children's Hospital that provides emergency psychiatric care and support for children in crisis.

Barnes Tennis Center

A tennis facility in San Diego that will be hosting the 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser.

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What’s next

Tickets and more information about the 'Dinking for Dollars' pickleball fundraiser can be found at www.rchalajolla.com.

The takeaway

This annual pickleball fundraiser provides a fun and active way for the community to come together and support critical mental health services for children at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, where the need is especially high.