Third Annual William Grenier Memorial Pickleball Challenge
October 19, 2024
Over 100 players and spectators joined us on the Charlotte Country Club pickleball courts this year to honor Ward Winslett and William Grenier. It was a beautiful day of friendly competition complete with a college football tailgate, raffles, PPA Pro matches and much more. Over $31,000 was raised to help further our mission in supporting families and children at any stage of their rare disease journey. Thank you to all of the players, spectators, sponsors, and donors for your time and generosity!
Ticket Options:
Individual Player: $150
2 Player Team: $275
Individual Spectator: $100
Event Agenda:
12:00pm – 1:30pm: College Football tailgate with Grille Station, Open Bar, Raffle Items & Short Program
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Pro Exhibition by PPA Tour players
1:30pm – 4:00pm: Flighted Round Robin/Tournament (all levels, 21+, 96 players)
ALL DAY: 2 courts available for open play
Event Partner & Sponsor Opportunities:
Champion Sponsor $5,000
- Prominent logo (or name) placement on selected print/email materials and digital platforms
- Prominent logo (or name) placement at event & name on Championship Court
- Eight (8) players
- Verbal recognition at event
- Opportunity for additional brand recognition or collaboration
Rally Sponsor $2,500
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Logo (or name) on signage at the event
- Six (6) players
- Verbal recognition at event
Dink Shot Sponsor $1,500
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Logo (or name) on signage at the event
- Four (4) players
Drop Shot Sponsor $750
- Logo (or name) recognition on digital platforms
- Two (2) players
Rally Sponsors
Dink Shot Sponsors
Drop Shot Sponsors
Past Events

Non-profit fundraiser in memory of William & Ward
On Saturday, October 23, 2021, this group of friends got together in Charlotte, NC for an afternoon of pickleball inspired by and in memory of William Grenier and Ward Winslett.

Paddleball in memory of William Grenier
In November 28, 2021 this group of friends got together in Philadelphia, PA to play paddleball in memory of William Grenier.

First Annual Pickleball Challenge
On May 15, over 100 supporters gathered at Charlotte Country Club to participate in the First Annual WARD’S Foundation Pickleball Tournament.