John E. Fogarty Foundation

10/19/2026

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10/16/2026

What a day on the courts! 🏓☀️💚

We’re still reliving all the fun, excitement , and community from the 2026 John E. Fogarty Foundation Pickleball Tournament.

From the first serve to the final point, it was a day filled with great competition, big smiles, and even bigger support for Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hit play to relive some of our favorite moments! Thank you to every player, sponsor, donor, volunteer, and supporter who made this day so special. 💚

10/02/2026

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for our September 29th Coffee Chat!

These conversations are an important opportunity to listen, learn, and gain valuable insight from the people and organizations doing meaningful work in our community. We’re thankful for the thoughtful discussion, ideas, and perspectives shared around the table.

A special thank you to Meeting Street for hosting us. As an added bonus, a few of us were able to stick around afterward for a tour of the facilities—a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the inspiring work happening at Meeting Street. 💙

We’re already looking forward to our December Coffee Chat! The date and location will be announced soon.

Thank you to everyone who continues to show up, share your perspective, and help us learn and grow. We’re grateful for these conversations and the connections they create.

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09/30/2026

What a day! 💚🏓

Thank you to every sponsor, donor, player, volunteer, and spectator who made our 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament so special!

A huge shoutout to our friends at Special Olympics Rhode Island and their incredible athletes for bringing the energy and setting the tone for an unforgettable day. 💚

We’re so grateful for our community and everyone who came together to support our mission!

📸 Photo credit: Devon McWilliams Photography

09/27/2026

Good news — the John E. Fogarty Foundation Charity Pickleball Tournament is ON as scheduled for 1:00pm today at Newport Pickleball Club!

After closely monitoring the storm, conditions have improved enough for us to move forward as planned. As always, please travel safely to the event and use caution on the roads.

Newport Pickleball Club is fully operational and ready to go!

We understand some of you may choose not to participate given the weather, and that’s completely okay — if that’s the case, please let us know as soon as possible so we can adjust accordingly. You can reach me directly at [email protected] or by cell at 215-868-6668.

We can’t wait to see you on the courts — let’s have a great day!

09/22/2026

This is it — your last chance to register a team for the John E. Fogarty Foundation Charity Pickleball Tournament!

Registration closes at 5:00 PM this Wednesday, September 22nd, so if you've been meaning to sign up, now's the time. Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and grab your spot before it's gone.

We hope to see you out on the courts for a great day of pickleball and support for Rhode Islanders with I/DD!

More information and registration: fogartyfoundation.org/pickle26

09/15/2026

🏓 Grab a partner and join us for the John E. Fogarty Foundation Pickleball Tournament! 💚

📅 Sunday, September 27
⏰ 1:00 PM

Teams of two will compete in a Round Robin tournament across four flights, with all skill levels welcome!

🏆 The top eight teams will advance to the championship finals, followed by social play to keep the fun going!

Teams can be men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles — grab your partner and come join the competition!

💚 100% of proceeds support the Fogarty Foundation’s grant-making program and help make our mission possible.

We can’t wait to see you on the courts! 🏓💚

Register here: fogartyfoundation.org/pickle26

09/11/2026

t's almost time! ⌛

Our inaugural pickleball tournament is right around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited!💚

With just over two weeks to go, there's still time to register your team or become a sponsor! And, as always, 100% of the proceeds support our grant-making program.

We can't wait to see everyone there!💚

More information and registration: fogartyfoundation.org/pickle26

09/04/2026

🎉 A HUGE thank you to our incredible sponsors!

This year’s Pickleball Tournament wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our amazing sponsors. Your support helps us continue our mission of empowering Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live full, inclusive lives.

From presenting sponsors to in-kind donors, THANK YOU for believing in our mission and helping make this event a fun, inclusive celebration for our whole community. 💛

See you on the courts on September 27th at Newport Pickleball Club! Visit fogartyfoundation.org/pickle26 for more info and to register a team!