Vera Bradley Foundation
CLASSIC
About the Classic
The annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, brings guests, players, and volunteers from across the country together to raise funds for breast cancer research. This multi-day event features golf tournaments, pickleball tournaments, a tennis tournament and the Foundation Celebration. Guests are investing in a team of the best, the brightest, and the most passionate researchers in the world.
With exciting updates from our research team, live auction, lucky ticket, cocktails, fabulous food, and more — the annual Foundation Celebration is a gathering of good friends who support us in our mission to raise funds for research to find a cure and to improve the lives of the many affected by breast cancer!
Join us for a hope-filled series of events and be a part of the inspiration that keeps us moving forward!
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Two Weekends of Fun this Year!
September 11-12 Pink Pickleball Tournaments
September 19-21 Tennis Tournament, Foundation Celebration and Golf Tournaments
• Two 9-Hole Golf Tournaments—one for the women and one for mixed teams
• Tennis is Back—Hosted by Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club
2026 Classic and Celebration Events
Think Pink! Best-dressed prizes will be awarded. Special gift to all tournament participants.
Friday & Saturday, September 11 -12 : Pickleball Tournaments
Power Courts Pickleball Club
Mixed Doubles Friday, September 11
Women’s Doubles Saturday, September 12
Men’s Doubles Saturday, September 12
Tennis is Back!
Saturday, September 19: Tennis Tournaments
Wildwood Racquet + Wellness Club
Women’s Doubles Tennis
Sunday, September 20: Foundation Celebration
Fort Wayne Country Club
Join us for an evening of hope featuring food, fun, and friendship!
We'll celebrate that we aren't just funding research, we're funding results. With your participation, you are helping to change lives forever. Be a part of the inspiration that keeps us moving forward!
This event is open to the public! The Foundation Celebration is included in Classic golf participants players’ fees. Golf scorekeepers, pickleball players, tennis players and the public can attend for an additional fee.
New this year, Mixed 9-hole!
Monday, September 21: Golf Tournaments
Fort Wayne Country Club
Women’s 9-Hole Golf
Mixed 9-Hole Golf (Mixed teams consist of two women and two men)
Classic Hotel Packages
For out of town guests, some Fort Wayne hotels are offering special Classic packages.
2026 Hotel Packages.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne South
5577 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(Use this link to book Vera Bradley Classic)
More coming soon…
Be a Sponsor
Thank you to our sponsors for believing with us.
If you would like to know more about how you or your company can become a sponsor of the Vera Bradley Foundation, contact us at (260) 207-5923 or foundation@verabradley.com
2026 Foundation Sponsors
The list of Foundation sponsors is growing everyday. Consider becoming a sponsor. Learn more now!
$100,000 and Above
$50,000 and Above
$25,000 and Above
$15,000 and Above
$10,000 and Above
Be a Volunteer
Throughout the year we have many various opportunities for you to donate your time and talents.