E11EVEN Vodka held its first-ever charity pickleball tournament, raising over $60,000 for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Hosted by Nikki and Michael Simkins, the tournament features eight teams, each consisting of a pro pickleball player and one amateur player. Top-ranked professional players included Parris Todd, Ryan Sherry, Heather Nobler, Martina Kochli, Joey Farias, Milan Rane, Brandon Hubshman and Taylor Niss. However, it was Heather Nobler and her teammate Mark Groussman who won the tournament, while Pickleball coach Matt Manesse (@mattmaesse) emceed the event, keeping those in attendance both entertained and informed.
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Throughout the day, those at the tournament enjoyed bites from local Miami hotspots, including Bottled Blonde and Bodega Taqueria y Tequila. E11EVEN Vodka even served complimentary cocktails, including its custom drink –pickled pink, made specifically for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests even experienced an on-site yacht, courtesy of One Water Yacht Group.
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In addition to donating money raised at the tournaments, E11EVEN Vodka will be donating 11% of sales of the brand’s special edition pink bottles sold during the month of October.
Other sponsors included E11EVEN Miami, E11EVEN Crypto, Braman Miami, JS Jems showcasing the art of Jonathan Schultz, Brooklyn’s Best, Joola, Zhantra, Morelia Paletas and Cali Water.
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