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About the Classic
The 29th annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic in Fort Wayne, Indiana will gather more than 2,500 guests, players, and volunteers for beautiful sporting events to raise funds for breast cancer research. The multi-day Classic features women’s golf charity tournaments, as well as Pink Pickleball tournaments for all, and the Foundation Celebration. These fun and friendly competitions allow you to invest in a team of the best, the brightest and the most passionate researchers in the world. Researchers at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research are pursing ideas that will ultimately change the face of breast cancer.
Join us for a hope-filled weekend and be a part of the inspiration that keeps us moving forward!
2023 Schedule of Events
Think Pink! Best-dressed prizes will be awarded. Special gift to all tournament participants.
Pink Pickleball Tournaments
Wildwood Racquet Club
Friday, September 15
Mixed Doubles Pickleball All Divisions:
All Divisions:
4:30 pm Check-In
5:30 pm Play Begins
Saturday, September 16
Women’s Doubles 2.5-3.5 Divisions:
8:00 am Check-In
9:00 am Play Begins
Women’s Doubles 4.0+ Division:
10:30 am Check-In
11:30 am Play Begins
Men’s Doubles 2.5-3.0 Divisions:
10:30 am Check-In
11:30 am Play Begins
Saturday, September 16
Men’s Doubles 3.5-4.0+ Divisions:
8:00 am Check-In
9:00 am Play Begins
Golf Tournaments
Fort Wayne Country Club
NEW THIS YEAR! Both golf tournaments are played at Fort Wayne Country Club
Monday, September 18
Women’s 9-Hole Golf
9 am Check-In
10 am Shotgun Start
Women’s 18-Hole Golf
11:30 am Check-In
1:30 pm Shotgun Start
Foundation Celebration: An Evening of Hope
NEW NIGHT!
Sunday, September 17
6 pm at Fort Wayne Country Club
Join us for a special hope-filled evening 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 golf participants players’ fees. Pickleball participants and the public can attend for an additional fee.
Classic Hotel Packages—More To Be Announced
For out of town guests, some Fort Wayne hotels are offering special Classic weekend packages.
The Bradley
204 West Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
5915 Ellison Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
2023 Foundation Sponsors
The list of Foundation sponsors is growing. Consider becoming a sponsor. Learn more now!
$75,000 and Above
$50,000 and Above
$25,000 and Above
$15,000 and Above
$10,000 and Above
Classic Photo Gallery
Take a walk down memory lane by viewing some photos throughout the years.
Be an event Sponsor
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
Be a Volunteer
Throughout the year we have many various opportunities for you to donate your time and talents.
Looking to make a general donation instead of attending an event?