This past weekend, I had the chance to hit the sand at the 15th Annual Ranse Classic in beautiful Lido Key Beach — an incredible weekend filled with competition, community, and cause.

What makes this event special isn’t just the volleyball (though we battled our way to a solid 2-2 record!) — it’s what it stands for. The Ranse Classic honors the memory of Ranse Jones, a pro player who suffered a stroke during a tournament, and raises funds for the Ranse Jones Stroke Awareness Fund at Broward Health North.

Proceeds from the tournament help advance stroke education, awareness, treatment, and support throughout the community — and I’m proud to have played a small part in that mission.

Here’s to good competition, great company, and giving back. See you next year, Ranse Classic!