What happens when you mix sunshine, pickleball, and a community united for a cause? You get the Monarch Open — a day overflowing with laughter, friendly competition, and heartfelt connection, all in the name of mental health awareness. From the very first serve to the last rally, the courts buzzed with energy, hope, and the shared belief that together, we can make a difference.

Players, spectators, and supporters showed up not just to enjoy pickleball and good company, but to send a powerful message: mental health matters, and together we can make a difference. The spirit on and off the court reminded us why events like this are so important — they create spaces for open conversation, for building relationships, and for sparking change.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and partners (Laser Eye Center of Miami, i2k Digital Solutions, Allied Engineering, The Life Play, EA Vintage, 24/7 Nursing Care, Corporate Creative Catering, El Coco Loco Frio, Sabe Sauces, Stretch Zone Palmetto Bay, HSM P.A, The Showroom Miami, Miami Alkaline Water, Mary’s House ALF, Blo Me Away Dadeland, Diced Food, R&L Printing, Stay Tranquilo, Oro Vida, Metal Supermarkets, Maribel Salum-Melow, The Buoniconti Fund, Jewels by Jade, Ani Machado, Franco Franchi, Landmark Capital & PAG Law).

Your generosity ensured that every dollar raised will directly benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Southeast Florida), NAMI Miami, and the Monarch Mental Health Foundation. Together, these organizations provide life-saving resources, advocacy, education, and community programs — work that brings hope, healing, and support to countless individuals and families.

Events like the Monarch Open are more than just fundraisers — they’re reminders that breaking stigma and prioritizing mental health is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you played, volunteered, donated, or cheered from the sidelines, you were part of something bigger: a movement toward compassion, understanding, and action.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this day possible. 🦋 Recap video: HERE

We can’t wait to see you on the courts again next year, continuing to rally for a future where mental health is prioritized for all.

📸: Anna Mei Photography

🎥: Stay Tranquilo