This past weekend, The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen hosted one of our most meaningful events of the year - the "Paddles for Wishes" Pickleball & Topgolf Swing Suite Tournament, benefiting Make-A-Wish. What happened on our courts, in our bays, and throughout our space was more than competition. It was connection, generosity, and a community coming together to create life-changing moments.
A Record-Breaking Outcome
To every participant, supporter, volunteer, sponsor, and donor — thank you.
Your energy, your sportsmanship, and your willingness to give made this event unforgettable. Thanks to your support, over $70,000 was raised, directly granting 7 wishes for children right here in our community.
That impact is real.
It’s lasting.
As we shared in our message to participants: “Thank you for showing up — not just to play, but to pour into something bigger than all of us. We are incredibly grateful for this community and the way you continue to support the mission behind these events.”
We couldn’t be prouder of what this weekend represented.
Honoring the Sponsors Who Made It Possible
This event would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to every organization who helped bring "Paddles for Wishes" to life.
Gold Sponsors
- Spectrum Building Company, Inc.
- Post Modern Solutions
- U.S. Foods
- Greenpost Irrigation & Landscaping, Inc.
- Cheney Brothers
- Giving With Grace Foundation
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
- Cornerstone Site Works
- John Hondros
- Barbara Dillman
- Owning Lake Norman
- enCOMPASS Advertising Agency
- QC Mechanical
- NuBlue Electric Plumbing Air
- Griffin Brothers Companies
- Andrekovich Family Charitable Fund
A Special Thank-You to Our Swag Bag Donors
We also want to recognize the businesses who generously contributed items for participant swag bags:
- Charlotte’s Finest Properties
- Capital Automotive Group
- Krispy Kreme
- Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Your contributions made the experience even more memorable for everyone who joined us.
Highlights From the Event
Relive the energy and impact of the event by visiting the photo gallery. You’ll see the players, volunteers, and families who united to bring hope and life-changing wishes to local children.
A Weekend That Reminds Us Why We Do This
Events like "Paddles for Wishes" are a perfect example of what happens when people come together with purpose. It’s about more than matches played or points scored - it’s about kindness in action, shared joy, and the power of community giving.
We are deeply grateful for everyone who took part in this year’s event and helped bring hope, excitement, and possibility to children with critical illnesses.
We’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to gather, play, give back, and continue making a difference - together.
Thank you, from all of us at The Serve.
