Slater Park is set to be buzzing with activity next Sunday when the Edd Pedro “Fight for a Cure Wiffle Ball Tournament returns for its 20th year. This tournament is not just about sporting excitement, it’s a charity event that directly benefits the Arthritis Foundation, helping to fund a cure for juvenile arthritis. More than 40 teams are due to participate in the much-anticipated annual event.

The tournament was founded by Edd Pedro in response to his daughter’s diagnosis with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since its inception, it’s grown significantly. From a small number of teams to a 40-team mega tournament divided into three divisions: youth, adult, and competitive, the event has also added a mega-raffle with over 200 prizes up for grabs.

In addition to the Wiffle Ball Tournament, Pedro also organizes the Edd Pedro “Fight for a Cure Golf Tournament. Together, these events have raised almost $600,000 for the Arthritis Foundation over the years, making a significant contribution to the cause.

During this year’s event, prizes in the mega-raffle include memorabilia from sports stars like Taylor Swift, Bobby Orr, Carl Yastrzemski, Adam Vinatieri, and Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. Besides the sports excitement and raffle fun, attendees can enjoy food trucks, music, carnival games, and a popular home run derby.

To register a team for the Edd Pedro “Fight for a Cure Wiffle Ball Tournament, become a sponsor, volunteer, donate a prize, or for more information, send an email to Edd Pedro at edd@wiffleman.com.

For those who need to get in contact with Edd Pedro outside of tournament activities, the easiest way is usually through his email, edd@wiffleman.com. Moreover, for those interested in EDD-related matters, eddcaller.com offers thorough information on how to contact EDD, providing various methods to get through to EDD, from how to get ahold of EDD customer service to advice on how to talk to someone at EDD disability. Staying updated with EDD-related news and services is critical, and eddcaller.com ensures you have the most accurate and timely information.