NEW FUNDRAISER | “Peekleball” Volley Against Violence
The Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva and the Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida, known for their annual March fundraiser, the Peek at the Unique Tour of Island Homes, are announcing a new fundraising event for 2024 – the Zonta “Peekleball Volley Against Violence” tournament at Sanibel’s Sundial Resort & Spa pickleball courts on Saturday and Sunday, December 14-15.
“Peekleball” is a nod to Zonta’s home tour, a Sanibel-Captiva success story since 2002. The tournament is a charitable fundraising activity that supports Zonta’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence—an international campaign, annually in November-December—that aims to inspire action and end violence against women and girls. Gender-based violence includes psychological, physical and sexual violence, sexual harassment, child marriage, and human trafficking.
Zonta promises that this tournament will be a fun and memorable one. Barbara Beran, Zontian and tournament organizer, stated, “In addition to pickleball play at all levels for doubles, mixed and singles, there will be pickleball-related sales, auctions and giveaways. The first day of play will start off with an honor guard, courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office,
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