Frequently Asked Questions

No, it’s all about fundraising when you can! People can sponsor you or your team whenever you play pickleball. Whether you play in a league, play casual matches, or have your own tournament coming up, you collect pledges for every game you play on your own time. Register and get started! Please no soft serves, Dairy Queen!

We wanted to try something different, and since pickleball is a fun, competitive, and accessible sport for people of all ages, why not? Cancer sucks, so we are hitting back. Hard. With a paddle.

Sorrentino’s Compassion House provides safe, comfortable and affordable accommodations for women traveling to Edmonton during their treatments, appointments, and cancer journey . We deliver much needed programs and services post-treatment, and create a space where women face challenges together. All funds from Smashin’ for Compassion go to support Sorrentino’s Compassion House.

Register yourself or a team to get started, then hit the court and collect donations for Compassion House. Set a goal for the number of games you want to play and how much money you want to raise. Tell your friends, family, coworkers, and your pickleball opponents (frenemies?) about your goals and why you are supporting Compassion House. Every match and every dollar raised counts.

You can help us hit back against cancer by donating directly to Compassion House through our website. You can also sponsor a player or team participating in Smashin’ for Compassion.

It’s great to set a goal! We recommend a goal of $500 for individuals and $1000 for a team. Check out our fundraising tips to maximize your fundraising efforts. Thank you for your support!

We appreciate your interest and support! Please reach out to Jackie Foord, our Executive Director, and we will be in touch to discuss how you can help. Thank you!

No, having fun is the only requirement! Find a court or league near you to discover the fun of pickleball and collect donations. Don’t forget to register yourself or your team to collect pledges.

Grab some friends and find a court or league near you to discover the fun of pickleball, start playing, and collect donations. Don’t forget to register to collect pledges.

Of course! Register to raise funds and away you go! We appreciate your support from afar, and acknowledge that many of the people who use our services have family and friends who live outside of the province.

Sorrentino’s Compassion House provides safe, comfortable and affordable accommodations for women traveling to Edmonton during their treatments, appointments, and cancer journey. We deliver much needed programs and services post-treatment, and create a space where women face challenges together. All funds from Smashin’ for Compassion go to support Compassion House.

Women from all over Central and Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories travel to Edmonton for treatments and appointments during their cancer journey. Most of our guests are from outside of the city, however if you need our services and live in Edmonton, you are welcome. We have supportive programs and services in the House while creating a space where women can face challenges together.

You can donate directly to Compassion House anytime on our website. You can also follow us on social media for fundraising events throughout the year.