Logo for the Sunnyhill Pickleball Tournament and Dink Competition featuring an animated pickle character running with a paddle, wearing a cap, with a sign in hand. The logo includes a colorful pickleball paddle, with the event date September 14, 2025, and location Chicken n' Pickle in St. Charles, MO.

A colorful logo for Chicken 'N Pickle, featuring a pickleball paddle with a rainbow-colored handle and the words "Chicken 'N Pickle" at the top. The paddle has a round, yellow pickleball with white holes in the center. Below, it says "Sunnyhill" and "Community Partner," with a QR code on the left.
Colorful splatter ball with a yellow center, above the text 'HEFFERNAN INSURANCE BROKERS' and the slogan 'Because You're Different,' on a black background with a QR code at the bottom left.
Illustration of a pickleball paddle with the logo for O'Fallon Buick GMC, a colorful design with a yellow pickleball, and text reading "Sunnyhill" and "Championship Court Sponsor."

Join 36 teams for a fun-filled day of pickleball competition—featuring social and competitive brackets, plus a Heffernan sponsored Dink Skills Challenge. All skill levels welcome!

Proceeds support people with developmental disabilities living in Sunnyhill’s Greater St. Louis Supported Living Residential Programs by funding:

  • Camp scholarships for Sunnyhill Adventures

  • Home updates and maintenance

  • Essential appliances and outdoor care

Register your team or volunteer today.

Play with purpose. Rally for inclusion.

10% of all proceeds benefit the Sunny Day Fund.

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Join us for a high-energy morning of pickleball, friendly competition, and community spirit—all while supporting people diagnosed with developmental disabilities living in Sunnyhill’s Greater St. Louis Supported Living Residential Programs.

Your sponsorship helps fund:

  • Camp scholarships through Sunnyhill Adventures

  • Home updates and essential maintenance

  • Appliances and outdoor care for supported homes

This exciting event features 36 teams, social and competitive brackets, and the popular Dink Skills Challenge sponsored by Heffernan. All skill levels are welcome.

Play with purpose. Rally for inclusion.

10% of all proceeds benefit the Sunny Day Fund.

Please reach out to our Development Team at giving@sunnyhillinc.org for addtional information.

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A paddle-shaped graphic with the text "Beverage Sponsors" at the top, colorful segments and a yellow circle with white dots in the center. The word "Sunnyhill" appears below. Logos for Enterprise Bank & Trust and United Heartland are to the right, along with a QR code in the bottom left corner.
Colorful flyer featuring a ping pong paddle with the text 'Crosscourt Sponsors' and four sponsor logos: BJC Healthcare, Cass Commercial Bank, OfficeSource, and Sunnyhill.

Volunteer Opportunity

Sunnyhill’s 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament & Dink Challenge
Saturday, September 14, 2024
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Chicken N' Pickle – St. Charles

Help Illuminate the Path to Empowered Living

Sunnyhill is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament & Dink Challenge, an exciting community event supporting individuals living in Sunnyhill’s supported residential programs.

This event helps raise funds for essential services—like access to Sunnyhill Adventures Camp (which costs $1,500 per week), home maintenance, updated appliances, and outdoor care that create a safe, welcoming, and dignified living environment.

By volunteering, you help make this event possible—and directly support individuals with developmental disabilities as they grow, thrive, and build confidence.

Volunteer Roles & Shifts

Event Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Location: Chicken N’ Pickle – St. Charles
Volunteer Shift: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

  • Dink Court Challenge (6 Volunteers) – 9:30 AM– 12:30 PM

  • Registration Table (2 Volunteers) – 9:00–11:00 AM

  • Scoring Assistants (2 Volunteers) – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

  • Challenge Coordination (2 Volunteers) – 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

  • Pickleball Team Registration (3 Volunteers) – 9:00–11:00 AM

  • Silent Auction & Raffle (4 Volunteers) – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

  • Team Coordinators (4 Volunteers) – 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

  • Setup Crew (4 Volunteers) – 8:00–11:00 AM

Find out more information about Shining your light of generosity on sunnyhill’s community.

Upcoming Sunnyhill FUNdraisers

March 21: Sunnyhill Bracket Challenge Kickoff, Registration: Sunnyhill's 2024 Bracket Challenge - Campaign (classy.org)

April 2024: Luggage Drive for Campers

April 25, 2024: Forget Me Nots Reception

May 2024: Sunnyhill Artist Studio

July 18th, 2024: Sunnyhill Art Walk Showcasing Community Talents

August 4, 2024, Pickleball Tournament Chicken and Pickle, St. Charles, MO

October 2024: Let It Snow Annual Appeal Campaign Kickoff

November 7, 2024: Sippin' for Sunnyhill 0 + 0 Hall, Webster, M0