The 15th Annual PinkBall took place on Saturday, February 1st and offered a day packed with fun activities—from kickball and softball to a Legendary Athlete All-Star game, a home run derby, food trucks, bounce houses, and more!
Hometown heroes from the police, sheriff, and fire departments joined an impressive lineup, which included:
• Tanyon Sturtz – Honorary Chair
• Jorge Pasada
• Tom Gordon
• Cecil Fielder
• Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez
• Jeff Nelson
• Jim Leyritz
• Mike Pagliarulo
• Laynce Nix
• Gabe Johnson
• Darin Downs
• Rick Ankiel
• Frank Menechino
• Erik Coleman
• Rishard Matthews
The event continues to grow each year, and Michelle Stallone noted that the need for these potentially life-saving screenings is also increasing. “Without employer-sponsored health insurance, it’s incredibly challenging to afford coverage on your own. And even when you find affordable insurance, you may discover that few local physicians accept it—forcing you to travel far for care,” she explained.
Together, PinkBall and the Wine & Dine event raised an impressive $225,000. These proceeds benefit women across South Florida who are uninsured or underinsured, helping them access vital services such as mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast MRIs, and breast biopsies.
“We guide them through the entire process if additional care is needed, and they trust that we’ll be there every step of the way,” Michelle says. “They know we’ll see it through to the very end—and then some.”
For appointments at the Lynn Women’s Institute or for financial assistance, please call 561-955-4700 or 561-955-4294. The primary objective of the PinkBall Fundraiser is to engage local youth leagues and the community in the fight against breast cancer. We thank everyone who joined us at the park to support the 15th Annual PinkBall.
