Disc Golfers Unite Against Breast Cancer: PDGA Initiative Returns

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is once again rallying disc golfers worldwide to help combat breast cancer through its annual October initiative. The program, which was temporarily put on hold from 2017 to 2024, encourages women's participation in PDGA-sanctioned events while raising vital funds for women's health-related charities.

This year, the donated amount will be directed towards Throw Pink, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among women and girls through disc golf initiatives. With a mission to support women's cancer initiatives, specifically breast cancer, Throw Pink has already raised over $200,000 for these causes.

Throughout October, each competitor participating in a gender-based division at a C-tier or higher tournament will contribute $2 towards the fundraising effort. The more tournaments you participate in during this period, the greater your impact – with four events translating to an $8 contribution. All donations collected by the PDGA will be forwarded to Throw Pink at the end of October.

In addition to fundraising efforts, the PDGA invites those affected by breast cancer to share their stories and offer hope to others. If you have a personal experience or message you'd like to convey, please don't hesitate to reach out.

To participate in an October event, search for tournaments on the PDGA website (PDGA.com) or Disc Golf Scene.

The PDGA's initiative has been running since 2013, with previous beneficiaries including the Young Survival Coalition. Over the years, this program has seen significant growth, with female participation increasing from 625 participants in 2013 to over 3,700 in 2024.

Notable milestones include:

* 2013: 625 female participants raised a total of $1,250, which was matched by Prodigy through pink disc sales, bringing the total donation to $2,500.

* 2014: 682 female participants contributed $1,364 in player fees and an additional $612 from the United States Women's Disc Golf Championship raffle and silent auction.

* 2015: With a significant increase in female participation (866 players), donations reached $1,732.

* 2024: Over 3,700 players in gender-based divisions contributed to a total aggregate donation of $7,462 to Throw Pink.

If you're interested in hosting your own disc golf tournament for charity, the PDGA offers its Competition Endowment Program. This program enables Tournament Directors to host events aimed at raising funds for a registered charity or non-profit organization, with the added benefit of waiving the temporary membership fee and incorporating it into the donation amount.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/2025bca