# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? Pickleball Fundraiser for John Evensen

REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 7, 2026

Join us as we rally together for our friend and fellow player, John Evensen — a retired police officer who dedicated his life to serving others. After suffering a medical complication, John is now paralyzed from the waist down and facing major medical challenges.

We’re raising funds to help cover the cost of a specialized wheelchair, a lift system, and medical expenses.

? Players, sponsors, and donations are all welcome!
All donations/sponsorships are tax-deductible through The Angel Foundation FL (501(c)(3))

Let’s show John the strength of our pickleball community — together, we can make a difference!

For player registration, go to:  https://shorturl.at/qqFOi
 
For donations/sponsorship info go to: 
 https://angelfoundationfl.com/special-events/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brandon/paddles-for-a-purpose-benefit-for-john-evensen/200029344989301
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://shorturl.at/qqFOi?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=brandon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Brandon
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: High 5, Inc.
- **lat**: 27.93261
- **long**: -82.26975
- **full address**: High 5, Inc., 405 Beverly Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511-5507, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a9f6522af1edaa30d51005604bf7712168a0586f2475ef039868dfe5ec55b46e-rimg-w791-h1024-dc2e7b8c-gmir?v=1767892377

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen being held?
  - **A:** PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am at High 5, Inc., 405 Beverly Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511-5507, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brandon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If PADDLES FOR A PURPOSE - Benefit for John Evensen sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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