Vera Bradley Foundation

CLASSIC

About the Classic

The annual Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, brings guests, players, and volunteers from across the country together to raise funds for breast cancer research. This multi-day event features women’s golf tournaments, pickleball tournaments, a sponsor reception, and the Foundation Celebration. Through this hope-filled weekend guests are investing in a team of the best, the brightest, and the most passionate researchers in the world.

With exciting updates from our research team, silent and live auctions, cocktails, fabulous food, and more – the annual Foundation Celebration is a gathering of good friends who support us in our mission to raise funds for research to find a cure and to improve the lives of the many affected by breast cancer!

Join us for a hope-filled weekend and be a part of the inspiration that keeps us moving forward!

Visit us on Smugmug for the 2023 Team and Event Photos!

Schedule of Events

Think Pink! Best-dressed prizes will be awarded. Special gift to all tournament participants.

2024 Classic September 13-16

2024 Pickleball Tournaments

NEW VENUE!
Ace Pickleball Club

Friday, September 13
Mixed Doubles

Saturday, September 14
Women’s Doubles
Men’s Doubles

2024 Golf Tournaments

Fort Wayne Country Club

Monday, September 16
Women’s 9-Hole Golf
Women’s 18-Hole Golf

More details will be released at a later date

2024 Foundation Celebration: An Evening of Hope

Sunday, September 15
Fort Wayne Country Club

Join us for a special hope-filled evening featuring food, fun, and friendship!

We'll celebrate that we aren't just funding research, we're funding results. With your participation, you are helping to change lives forever. Be a part of the inspiration that keeps us moving forward!

This event is open to the public! The Foundation Celebration is included in golf participants players’ fees. Pickleball participants and the public can attend for an additional fee.

Classic Hotel Packages

For out of town guests, some Fort Wayne hotels are offering special Classic weekend packages.

More to be announced.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
5915 Ellison Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(The link above will go directly to the group rate once the arrival and departure dates are chosen. The block will be available until September 1)