IN SUPPORT OF
MENTAL HEALTH
March 6th 2025
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
2026 PRESENTING SPONSORS
PRESS RELEASE
PADDLE BATTLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH MARKS NEARLY A DECADE OF IMPACT AND ANNOUNCES 2026 EVENT
TORONTO Ontario, Paddle Battle for Mental Health is marking nearly a decade of impact, having grown from a single table tennis fundraiser in 2016 into one of Toronto’s leading community driven mental health initiatives.
The inaugural Paddle Battle took place on March 3 2016, raising over $23,000, with 100 percent of proceeds donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in support of individuals and families affected by mental health and addiction challenges across Canada.
In 2025, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and partners and the dedication of its Organizing Committee and volunteers, Paddle Battle for Mental Health donated $200,000 net of all event expenses to mental health organizations providing essential services and support.
The event is led by a committed Organizing Committee whose year round leadership is central to its success: Andrew Oliveira, Christianne Teixeira, Elizabeth McNeill, Erika Melo, Jason Prazeres, Michael Mancinelli, Saverio Repole, Victoria Mancinelli, and Wilson Teixeira.
Paddle Battle for Mental Health extends sincere thanks to its 2025 Presenting Sponsors LiUNA OPDC, LiUNA Local 183, and BPA Benefit Plan Administrators for their leadership and continued commitment to mental health.
Building on proven impact, Paddle Battle for Mental Health will continue supporting Kids Help Phone, Ontario Mental Health Association, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, and Jack.org in 2026.
Paddle Battle for Mental Health 2026 will take place on March 5 2026 at Spin Toronto, bringing together business leaders, community members, and advocates to raise awareness and critical funding for mental health.
ABOUT PADDLE BATTLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Paddle Battle for Mental Health is an annual table tennis fundraising event dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and funding through community engagement, transparency, and sport.
The inaugural Paddle Battle took place on March 3 2016, raising over $23,000, with 100 percent of proceeds donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in support of individuals and families affected by mental health and addiction challenges across Canada.
In 2025, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and partners and the dedication of its Organizing Committee and volunteers, Paddle Battle for Mental Health donated $200,000 net of all event expenses to mental health organizations providing essential services and support.
The event is led by a committed Organizing Committee whose year round leadership is central to its success: Andrew Oliveira, Christianne Teixeira, Elizabeth McNeill, Erika Melo, Jason Prazeres, Michael Mancinelli, Saverio Repole, Victoria Mancinelli, and Wilson Teixeira.
Paddle Battle for Mental Health extends sincere thanks to its 2025 Presenting Sponsors LiUNA OPDC, LiUNA Local 183, and BPA Benefit Plan Administrators for their leadership and continued commitment to mental health.
Building on proven impact, Paddle Battle for Mental Health will continue supporting Kids Help Phone, Ontario Mental Health Association, Luso Canadian Charitable Society, and Jack.org in 2026.
Paddle Battle for Mental Health 2026 will take place on March 5 2026 at Spin Toronto, bringing together business leaders, community members, and advocates to raise awareness and critical funding for mental health.
ABOUT PADDLE BATTLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Paddle Battle for Mental Health is an annual table tennis fundraising event dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and funding through community engagement, transparency, and sport.
With the overwhelming support for Paddle Battle being so evident in the past we are now proud to announce next year’s Paddle Battle will take place on March 5, 2026.
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HAVING YOU AS A
2025 SPONSOR!
PADDLE BATTLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
2025 SPONSORS
