6.14.24 CCACC Health Center 2024 Charity Pickleball Tournament Was Successfully Held
On June 1, 2024, CCACC Health Center successfully hosted the second annual Charity Pickleball Tournament at CCACC Sports, drawing numerous community members dedicated to the cause. The event aimed to raise funds for the "Promise Program," a six-week educational initiative collaboratively run by CCACC Health Center, the University of Maryland, the Chinese American Parents Association of Montgomery County (CAPA-MC), and community volunteers. This program focuses on helping special education children aged 4 to 14 enhance their life skills through a variety of activities, providing them with additional support and guidance in their learning and development journey.
The tournament was organized with the full support of CCACC board members Mr. Charles Chen and Mr. Terry Hsiao, attracting numerous pickleball enthusiasts. The competition commenced at 3:00 PM, and after intense preliminary rounds, the finals took place at 5:30 PM. Players gave their best on the court while the enthusiastic spectators cheered them on, creating a joyous atmosphere throughout the event. The venue also featured a variety of pleasant interaction and delicious food, allowing participants to enjoy the warm community spirit alongside the excitement of the matches.
CCACC Health Center extends special thanks to Mr. George C. Cabalu, a senior financial advisor at Wells Fargo Bank, for his title sponsorship of this charity pickleball tournament. Mr. Cabalu specializes in asset management for corporations and provides clients with estate planning, insurance, and retirement planning services. He shared that having grown up in the Asian community of Rockville, where his family benefited from CCACC's services, he has a deep connection to CCACC. He expressed great happiness in being able to give back to the community. Mr. Cabalu, an accomplished pickleball player, teamed up with Mr. Kevin Tsai, and after several intense matches, they emerged as
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all supporters and sponsors. We would like to express our special gratitude to the following sponsors and donors:
- Platinum Sponsor: The Cabalu Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
- Gold Sponsor: Soo Love, LLC
- Bronze Sponsors: T and T Consulting Services & Highthrive Foundation Inc., Dr. Mo-Ping Chow (CCACC Board Member), Dr. Yao-Yao Zhu (CCACC Board Member), ITAT Corporation, Alven Lam (Chairman of CCACC Board)
- Goods Donation: MGM National Harbor
- Dessert donation: Paris Baguette
The goal of this charity pickleball tournament was to raise $10,000 for the "Promise Program." So far, we have successfully raised a substantial portion of this target. CCACC Health Center sincerely appreciates the selfless contributions of every participant and sponsor. This event was not just a tournament but a platform to showcase community unity and compassion. Every donation and every swing of the paddle represents support and commitment to the children in our program. We look forward to reuniting next year to continue our efforts in community charitable activities.
For donation methods and more information, please visit the following link:
https://zh.ccacchealth.org/pickleball-cup
(Article by CCACC Health Center)
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the sponsors, donors, and participants of this tournament.
After the tournament, all participants gathered for a group photo.
Tournament Organizers. Left: Mr. Charles Chen (CCACC Board Member) and Right: Mr. Terry Hsiao (CCACC Board Member).
The champion team group photo. From left to right: Mr. Charles Chen (CCACC Board Member), Mr. George C. Cabalu (Champion), Mr. Kevin Tsai (Champion), Mr. Chih-Hsiang Li (CCACC Board Member and Director of CCACC Sports).
The runner-up team group photo. From left to right: Dr. Alven Lam (Chairman of CCACC Board), Mr. Peter Shi (runner-up) and Mr. William Hu (runner-up), Mr. Steve Chen.
The third-place team group photo. From left to right: Mr. Charles Chen (CCACC Board Member), Ms. Jenny Liu (third-place) and Mr. Steve Liu (third-place), Director of CCACC Health Center Ms. Kate Lu (first from the right).
The tournament took place at the outdoor courts of CCACC Sports.
