Dink for Diabetes 2026 | Breakthrough T1D Illinois

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Breakthrough T1D is thrilled to bring pickleball back to the North Shore with the annual Dink for Diabetes tournament! This signature event returns to Danny Cunniff Park in Highland Park, IL on Saturday, May 30, 2026 bringing together players, families, and supporters for an unforgettable day of competition and community.

Dink for Diabetes welcomes players of all skill levels, offering a fun and inclusive round-robin format along with a silent auction. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring colleagues, friends, and family together to rally around a shared goal: creating a world without Type 1 Diabetes.

Funds raised through this event directly support Breakthrough T1D’s mission to accelerate life‑changing T1D research. Join us on the courts, to make a meaningful impact, and help create a world without Type 1 Diabetes.

*This is an outdoor tournament at Danny Cunniff Park.

**We are excited to partner with CrossKourt Pickleball who will be running tournament operations this year.

***Please note, once you have completed your purchase, you will receive an email with a code to select your event and partner on pickleballbrackets.com. We will be offering Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed events from 3.0-5.0. No additional fees will be required when finalizing your registration on the site. Please disregard the $5 pickleballbrackets.com service fee and select the pay later option at checkout. You will not be charged for this fee.