Doubles Dink for Cancer
Organizer Lee Wilson with his family (L-R): Reyn, Adri, Misty, Rhys, and Lee
Hilo’s pickleball community came together in a big way at the Doubles Dink for Cancer, held September 19–21 at Edith Kanakaole Stadium. Over 110 players hit the courts for three days of play—open games and skill challenges on Friday, men’s and women’s doubles on Saturday, and mixed doubles on Sunday—all to support the American Cancer Society.
The event, organized by Lee Wilson and his family, raised more than $13,000 for the cause. Inspired by his own cancer journey and the recent loss of both parents, Lee turned his love for pickleball into purpose. Backed by more than 40 volunteers and presenting sponsor HPM Building Supply, the tournament became a true community effort—and proof of the heart behind Hilo pickleball.
WINNERS:
Men’s Doubles 3.0 All Ages – Gold: John Matson & Gary Lenowitz, Silver: Cash Icari & Howard Kamei, Bronze: Roy Yonashiro & Donn Ouye. Men’s Doubles 3.5 All Ages - Gold: Allen Hess & AJ Hess, Silver: Jeff Kroh & Adam Nguyen, Bronze: Colby Maeda & Shea Uehana.
Men’s Doubles 4.0 All Ages – Gold: Otis Salmo & Kilinahe Navarro, Silver: Blake Birmingham & Jace Saplan, Bronze: Jared Ishida & Burt Izumikawa.
Men’s Doubles 4.5 All Ages – Gold: Vincent Chun & Dominic Lacagnina, Silver: Rhys Wilson & Conner Koga, Bronze: Lloyd Ishikawa & Mike Ratkovic.
Women’s Doubles 3.0 All Ages – Gold: Vicki Toews & Katy Gorman, Silver: Jaymie Cutler & Cynthia Kealahi Verschuur, Bronze: Annie Yonashiro & Dee Nishioka.
Women’s Doubles 3.5 All Ages – Gold: Carla Ah Sing & Darleen Iida, Silver: Marissa Hayashi & Macy Hayashi, Bronze: Patricia Delozier & Soul Mays.
Women’s Doubles 4.0/4.5 All Ages – Gold: Kari Hock & Mel Keolanui, Silver: Lorretta Damas & Ivory Kalber, Bronze: Sherrie Amido & Eloi Bellah.
Mixed Doubles 3.0 All Ages – Gold: Pamela Kluver & Jonathan Kluver, Silver: Annie Yonashiro & Roy Yonashiro, Bronze: Dee Nishioka & Jaime Parra.
Mixed Doubles 3.5 Under 40 – Gold: Marissa Hayashi & Kuakini Baltero, Silver: Sara Nolan & Gary Lenowitz, Bronze: Macy Hayashi & Colby Maeda.
Mixed Doubles 3.5 40+ – Gold: Soul Mays & Ken Smith, Silver: Lil Kamigaki & Hal Kamigaki, Bronze: Kim Kimi & Aisea Pouono.
Mixed Doubles 4.0 All Ages – Gold: Peter Kubota & Shakti Hoku Douglas, Silver: Kenneth Seidel & Patricia Delozier, Bronze: Lea Carey & Gabriel Vazquez.
Mixed Doubles 4.5 All Ages – Gold: Kari Hock & Dominic Lacagnina, Silver: Richard Kahalioumi & Taryn Ishida, Bronze: Lorretta Damas & Lloyd Ishikawa
