Upcoming Event
Ball For All: Pickle for Purpose
Get ready to play for a purpose! Join Autism Life and Living for Ball for ALL: Pickle for Purpose, a pickleball fundraiser bringing our community together for an afternoon of friendly competition, food, prizes, an auction, and plenty of fun. Players of different skill levels are welcome, with both competitive and social divisions available.
More than just a day on the court, Pickle for Purpose supports ALL’s mission to empower youth and young adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). 100% of event proceeds support programs that promote independence, inclusion, socialization, life skills, and well-being.
Player Tickets
$125 Individual | $225 Doubles
Includes tournament entry, lunch, one drink ticket, and prizes.
Spectator Tickets
$75 Individual
Includes lunch and one drink ticket.
Play for impact. Connect with community. Compete for a cause. Empower independence.
Pickle for Purpose
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in becoming a Sponsor? View our Sponsorship levels to see how you can get involved today.
Donation Opportunities
Support by donating a gift certificate, merchandise, experience, or other item to be used for event prizes and auction opportunities.
Past Events
Past Event
A Night In New Orleans Gala
Autism Life and Living’s 5th Annual Gala, A Night in New Orleans, brought our community together for an unforgettable evening inspired by the energy and elegance of New Orleans. Guests enjoyed live jazz by Jazzona, premium cocktails and gourmet dining, casino-style games, and exciting silent and live auctions led by renowned auctioneer Letitia Frye.
More than a night of celebration, the gala helped support Autism Life and Living’s mission and programs serving neurodiverse youth and young adults throughout Arizona. Funds raised help expand opportunities for social connection, life skills development, workforce readiness, and whole-person support—empowering individuals to build greater independence, confidence, and meaningful futures.
Past Event
Celebrity Paddle Battle
The Paddle for a Purpose event was a spirited ping pong tournament that brought together players, sponsors, and supporters for an afternoon of fun competition, live music, dinner, and a silent auction — all in support of a meaningful cause.
Guests enjoyed friendly matches (no ping-pong experience needed), received player gifts, and competed for prizes while raising funds to make a positive impact in the community. The event included dinner with drinks and a lively reception, combining social fun with purpose-driven giving.
Jerry Colangelo served as the Honorary Chair, rallying attendees to support Oak Tree Ranch — an initiative focused on creating safe, supportive, permanent housing for adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In addition to thrilling gameplay, attendees participated in a silent auction featuring exclusive items, helping raise crucial funds and elevate the impact of the event.
Past Event
Rat Pack Gala 2025
Autism Life and Living, Inc held an unforgettable evening of vintage glamour and purpose as they transformed the Biltmore Adobe Ballroom into a swinging 1960s supper club. Guests donned 1960’s style formal attire and enjoyed martinis while supporting meaningful change. Live music by “Frank Sinatra” (The G-Man) made for an excellent ambiance, and a gourmet dinner, casino-style gaming tables, and a live and silent auction made this event one to remember!
Past Event
3rd Annual Golf Fore Inclusion 2024
ALL’s 3rd Annual Golf Fore Inclusion Charity Classic included 18 Holes of Golf for those who attended as well as a catered lunch, drinks, live entertainment, a silent auction, on-course contests, golfer gifts, and a best dressed 1970’s golf attire contest.
Past Event
Garden Gala 2024
ALL’s 3rd Annual, the Garden Gala, symbolized the unique and specific needs individual plants have in order to survive and thrive. Much like the unique and specific needs individuals with autism have in order for them to thrive.
The event included an outdoor brunch with breathtaking views, live entertainment, a live auction with high-end items, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction.
Past Event
2nd Annual Golf FORE Inclusion
ALL’s 2nd Annual Golf FORE Inclusion. An exclusive event open to only 18 foursomes that included is a full round of golf, cart, award ceremony, dinner, and live music.
Past Event
Speakeasy Gala
Dressed in their best 1920’s attire, ALL Speakeasy Gala attendees joined in for casino games (craps, blackjack, roulette & poker), heavy hors d’oeuvres, and signature cocktails alongside live 1920’s music.
Past Event
Golf Fore Inclusion Charity Classic
On Sunday, November 13th, 2022 ALL held our first ever golf fore inclusion charity classic!
It included a full round of golf for individuals and foursomes, along with games, prizes, a silent auction and awards ceremony, dinner, and live music.
Past Event
ALL's Brunch on the Green
ALL’s inaugural event was a hit! It was a sold out event with food, games, free raffle prizes, tremendous silent auction items and a live performance by ALL’s very own Bill Dutcher. Oh and we raised over $17,000 !! Donors and doers came together to make an impact on the lives of adults with autism. It doesn’t stop here. Stay tuned for ALL’s future events. Once announced be sure to grab your tickets early so you don’t miss it.
