Skyland Slam 2026 Makes an Impact On and Off the Court

ATLANTA – Skyland Trail hosted its third Skyland Slam pickleball tournament on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at The Painted Pickle in Atlanta. More than 100 participants gathered for pickleball play, a silent auction and pub games.

Skyland Slam raised over $62,500 to support Skyland Trail’s financial aid program and life-changing mental health services. Since 2009, Skyland Trail has awarded $29.3 million in financial aid awards, helping clients access crucial mental health services that they may not have otherwise been able to afford.

Skyland Slam was led by the Skyland Trailblazers, a group of Atlanta’s emerging philanthropic community leaders who support Skyland Trail and its clients and families. The 2026 Trailblazers co-chairs are Jessica Fuqua and Annie Lewis Gomez.

Skyland Trail thanks the generous sponsors for their support of Skyland Slam. The event’s Ace Sponsors were Caroline and Bill Weimar. The Volley Sponsors included: Pierce and Russell Harden; Perry Dyott Team | HOME Luxury Real Estate; HOME Luxury Real Estate; and Kelin Foundation. The Lob Sponsors included: Emily and Charles Barbour; Katherine and Jason Deere; Charlotte and Steve Dyott; Jessica and John Rex Fuqua; Julia Gray and Bo Kimball; Lisa Hurd; Julie and Bryan Jones; Hollis and Mike Montgomery; Douglas and Craig Perry; and Regions. Dink Sponsors were Morgan Predieri; and Cousins.

Those interested in supporting Skyland Trail’s mission can learn more about upcoming events and donation opportunities by visiting www.skylandtrail.org/support-us/.