Skyland Slam Raises Over $70,000 to Support Mental Health Services in Atlanta

ATLANTA – Skyland Trail hosted its Skyland Slam pickleball tournament on October 1, 2024 at the Painted Pickle in Atlanta. More than 150 participants gathered for pickleball play, a silent auction and pub games. A generous donor matched all silent auction proceeds dollar for dollar, helping Skyland Trail exceed their fundraising goal for the event.

Skyland Slam raised over $70,000 to support Skyland Trail’s financial aid program and life-changing mental health services. In 2023 alone, Skyland Trail’s financial aid program distributed over $2.5 million, helping 247 clients access crucial mental health services that they may not have otherwise been able to afford.

“When my insurance coverage ended, I knew I still had more work to do,” said Hope, a Skyland Trail program graduate. “I was unable to cover any treatment out of pocket. Thankfully financial aid stepped in, allowing me to continue the work I was doing at Skyland. I know leaving Skyland abruptly would have interfered with my recovery process and I’m so grateful I got to finish out the program!”

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 2024 Trailblazers co-chairs are Christie Farmer and Elizabeth Waller. 

Skyland Trail thanks the generous sponsors for their support of Skyland Slam. The event’s Ace Sponsors included Julie and Bryan Jones and Lupin Foundation. The Volley Sponsor was Caroline and Bill Weimar. Lob Sponsors included: Kathy Argenbright; Katherine and Jason Deere; Hil Harper; Stewart and Crawford Jones; Betts C. Love; and Morgan Predieri. Dink Sponsors included: Atlanta Artist Collective; Abby Henderson; Julia and Bo Kimball; and Maggie Wilson.

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