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The RMHC
Pickleball Drop

Sunday
October 10 -12, 2025

Noon at the Picklebarn in Mankato, MN

2025 Pickleball Drop Winners

We will reach out to winners, if you have not been contacted please reach out to Lauren Brown at (507)424-3216 to collect your winnings

YELLOW Pickleball Winners:
1 - Anonymous RMHC Donation (#415)
2 - Laura Romnes (#426)
3 - Shane Johnson (#307)
4 - Mark Piepho (#363)
5 - Lea Hendricks (#356)
6 - Dawn Kaufmann (#221)
7 - Keri Solheid (#66)
8 - Amy Orcutt (#51)
9 - Wendy Lommen (#322)
10 - Anonymous RMHC Donation (#236)

RED Pickleball Winners:
* MUST FILL OUT A W9 FROM RMHC TO RECEIVE WINNINGS
* Lauren from RMHC will be contacting you!

1 - Kerry Almberg (#144)
2 - Ginger Leiferman (#47)
3 - Rick Clerc (#85)
4 - Elaine Balk (#56)
5 - Rachel Pacitti (#185)

How It Works

Hundreds of numbered pickleballs will be dropped from above onto a target. The balls that land closest to the center will win cash prizes—and all proceeds benefit RMHC families!

​​​How to Purchase

Due to Minnesota state regulations, tickets must be purchased via cash or check.
To purchase pickleballs, contact us at: RMHCPBclassic@gmail.com

 

Important Notes

  • Balls will be numbered and assigned at time of purchase.

  • You do not need to be present to participate or win.

  • All proceeds support families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester, MN.

Red Pickleballs

$100 per ball
 

  • Only 200 pickleballs available for purchase

  • 5 closest to red pickleballs to the target each win $1,000

Yellow Pickleballs

$20 per ball
 

  • 500 pickleballs available for purchase

  • 10 closest to red pickleballs to the target each win $200

Raffle Details & Legal Disclaimer

Ronald McDonald House Charities Midwest MN, WI, IA is conducting the Pickleball Drop under Minnesota Lawful Gambling Permit #X-04384-25-046.

 

Numbered pickleballs will be physically dropped on October 12, 2025, at noon at the Picklebarn in Mankato. The balls closest to the designated target will be declared winners.

Prizes:

🔴 Red Drop: 5 winners will receive $1,000 each

🟡 Yellow Drop: 10 winners will receive $200 each
 

🧾 Ticket Sales:

Red balls: $100 each (200 available)

Yellow balls: $20 each (500 available)
 

💵 Cash or check only. Online, phone, or credit card sales are not allowed under Minnesota law.
📬 You do not need to be present to win.
🧒 Must be 18 or older to purchase.
🎯 Winners will be notified directly after the event.

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MAKING AN IMPACT

Proceeds from Smokes & Oak will benefit the Ronald McDonald House, providing comfort, care, and a place to stay for families with seriously ill or injured children.

 

Because when a child is in the hospital, family should never be far away.​​​

 Questions? contact us at: info@smokesandoakmn.com 

Disclaimer: Smokes & Oak is a third-party fundraising event hosted by community partners in support of Ronald McDonald House®. Proceeds from the event help provide comfort, care, and support to families staying at Ronald McDonald House locations across Minnesota. Event operations, promotions, and related activities are managed by the event organizers in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House staff.

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