2nd Annual Pickle BaL Tournament

This one-day charity fundraising tournament benefits Bridge a Life (BaL). BaL provides impactful support for Foster & Adoptive Families, believing that every child deserves a family and every family deserves support. ?Saturday, November 29, 2025 Mixed Doubles tournament. In addition to this friendly competition, there will be prize drawings, corn hole, and music to make for a fun day! What's better than pickleball? How about pickleball that supports families in Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto communities!

9th Annual Superhero 5K Packet Pick Up at Fit2Run UTC Mall, 140 University Town Center Drive

Packet Pick Up at New Balance University Park **New Address- 315 N Cattleman Rd, Unit #1 Sarasota 34243**

**POSTPONED**

Details forthcoming

The Twig Turkey Trot is the 1st race of a new series called the Race4Kids Challenge.

Running is more than a sport. It's an opportunity to build community, to chase big goals, and to invest in what matters most. That's why we're excited to announce the Race4Kids Challenge! Join athletes who are serious about helping vulnerable children in our community, by completing three of the four participating races, and earning one amazingly awesome finisher medal! 


Participating Races- Click on each event to see their race info:
  Turkey Trot for the Twig 5K - 11/16/19
  Bridge A Life Superhero 5K - 2/15/20
  Chick-fil-A / AllState, 5k, 10K - 3/28/20
  Gator Wilderness 5k, 10K - 4/25/20

https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Venice/TurkeyTrotfortheTwig

Join us at the Art Ovation Hotel for our 4th annual dinner fundraiser. We look forward to sharing an evening of great food and wonderful fellowship, while updating you about all the exciting Bridge a Life happenings!

Tickets can be purchased for $10 each at https://groupmatics.events/event/Bridgelife6

Saturday, July 13th @ 6:30pm EST

Bridge a Life Night

Join the Bradenton Marauders as they take on the Fort Myers Miracle.

Gates open at 5pm game starts at 6:30pm. Special offer includes free Marauders hat and free fountain drink and bottled water! Star Wars Night with character appearances, disability awareness night! Stay post-game to watch fireworks from the outfield grass! For more information contact Nolan - (941) 747-3031 x4350 Nolan.Bialek@pirates.com

Children from Uganda deliver a powerful combination of story and song. You don't want to miss this incredible event! To learn more about Watoto Choirs, visit www.watoto.com/choir. This event is free and perfect for the whole family. A special offering will be collected. Also, Ugandan items such as jewelry, bags, CDs, and books will be available for purchase. To learn more, contact jody@bridgealife.com.

Join us at Greenbrook's Adventure Park for family fun and dinner. Bring skates for the roller rink, a basketball or soccer ball, or any other outdoor family fun. We'll have cornhole, music, and dinner. Please bring drinks or a bag of chips to share. At 6:30pm, we'll have a special visit from the ice cream truck and everyone can choose a treat for free! We hope you will join us and invite any foster/adoptive/relative caregiver families you know. RSVP at jody@bridgealife.com.

Join us for our 7th annual Superhero 5K and Fun Run, a foster care awareness event for the whole family!

Due to Hurricane Irma, this event has been cancelled. We will let you know if and when it is rescheduled. If you have questions about becoming a foster parent, or assisting in other ways, we are happy to connect with you any time to discuss!

For more information, and to register, click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/836834813148163/

Due to Hurrican Irma, this event has been cancelled. 

For more information, and to register, click the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/689785884562910/

All foster and adoptive families are welcome to join us for an old fashioned summer send off celebration! There will be food and some fun family games such as cornhole, three-legged races, and more! PDQ and drinks will be provided. Families are asked to bring a side to share. We also look forward to a visit from the ice cream truck!

A flier with full details will be available soon. Flier must be presented in order for BaL to receive credit. 

This is a night you don't want to miss! Come hear the inspiring music and powerful testimonies of Ugandan children who have found true hope in the arms of a loving Heavenly Father. 

https://www.watoto.com/choir/

Join us from 6-8pm for bingo and great food, all in support of Bridge a Life's Superhero 5K Run. Bring the whole family out for the most fantastic nachos, plus the fun of bingo and prizes!

http://www.fuzzystacoshop.com/

Join us from 6-8pm for bingo and great food, all in support of Bridge a Life's Superhero 5K Run. Bring the whole family out for the most fantastic nachos, plus the fun of bingo and prizes!

http://www.fuzzystacoshop.com/