Bosse, a new 21-court pickleball facility at the Natick Mall, is offering people an opportunity to engage in a pickleball match with retired New England Patriots star and four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski for charity, according to a community announcement.
The event, called “Pickleball for a Purpose,” takes place from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at Bosse. It’s a collaboration between Gronkowski’s Gronk Nation Youth Foundation and Dana-Farber’s Jimmy Fund, according to the announcement.
Participants can sign up to compete as teams of two or individually, with the four highest fundraising teams and one wild card team earning a chance to play pickleball against Gronkowski and friends. Fundraising efforts will unlock various prizes, including the opportunity to play with Gronk or receive signed merchandise.
Those interested in attending as spectators can donate online for a ticket. Visit charity.pledgeit.org/pickleball, click “Donate” and email ChloeC_Rogan@dfci.harvard.edu to receive your ticket (tickets are limited), according to the announcement.
The Jimmy Fund supports Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission to provide patient care and cancer research. It has been an official charity of the Boston Red Sox and has benefited from the generosity of millions since 1948.
The Gronk Nation Youth Foundation aims to inspire youth through sports and education, helping them stay engaged in school and community activities.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.jimmyfund.org/gronk. Fundraising will continue until May 20.
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