Ayden's not just a highschooler who enjoys sports, music, and being outside... he's the kind of person who takes an idea and finds a way to make it happen. When he picked up a pickleball paddle for the first time he didn't just find a fun hobby, he found a way to bring people together. That's how The Dinksters was born…a student-led pickleball club he started from scratch with one mission: make fun the foundation, and community the goal.

More than just teaching the basics, Ayden's created an open, energetic space where students of all (backgrounds) can laugh, learn, and rally together. Whether it's helping someone land their first serve or blasting good music on the court, he makes sure everyone feels welcome, confident, and part of something bigger.

Now, he's ready to take that energy even further, volunteering his time to introduce pickleball to local youth and community groups. To show kids that being active can bring joy, that leadership can look like setting up nets and handing out paddles, that real change can start with just one person deciding to do something fun and to challenge themselves along the way.

100% of donations goes directly to Rady's Children's Hospital. Thank you so much for your donation and helping the kids at Rady’s!