$7,000 was raised for the Foundation’s educational and scientific research initiatives
The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) was the main beneficiary of the recent Diacon 2025, an annual two-day celebration of racket sports hosted by Fort Lauderdale-based innovative tennis and pickleball gear brand Diadem Sports® at the Diadem Pickleball Complex in Coconut Creek, Florida. Kicking off with a painting activation by the GHF featuring iconic artwork from world-renowned artist, conservationist and scientist Dr. Guy Harvey, the event raised $7,000 for the Foundation’s educational and scientific research initiatives.
In addition to the GHF painting activation, more than 600 attendees, including industry leaders from associations and retailers, as well as pickleball and tennis leaders, influencers and creators, heard from keynote speakers who discussed exciting developments in the racket sports industry and enjoyed a day of interactive games, refreshments and open play at the Diadem Pickleball Complex.
“Diacon 2025 was a fantastic way to connect with the racket sports community while highlighting the importance of ocean conservation,” said Guy Harvey Foundation CEO Jessica Harvey. “Through our partnership with Diadem Sports we are merging art, sports and a shared commitment to protecting our oceans. With a focused mission of better understanding and conserving the ocean environment, we continue to collaborate with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provide funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. The more audiences we reach, the better it will be for our planet.”
Last summer, Diadem Sports launched a line of pickleball paddles and paddle covers in collaboration with Guy Harvey Inc., featuring artwork by Dr. Guy Harvey. As with all Guy Harvey apparel, original artwork and merchandise, a portion of sales from the Guy Harvey Diadem Rush Pickleball Paddle & Cover Collection benefits ocean conservation through the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF).
For more information on the Guy Harvey Foundation’s educational, research and conservation initiatives, or to get involved, visit www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org. Follow the Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @GuyHarveyOcean.
About the Guy Harvey Foundation: With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective The GHF also develops and hosts cutting-edge educational programs that help educators to foster the next era of marine conservationists, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org
About Diadem Sports: Founded in 2015, Diadem operates with a clear vision – to revolutionize the tennis and pickleball industries by creating innovative, top-tier products that optimize players performance and motivating people to “Live to Play” for their physical, emotional and social well-being. Diadem Sports is committed to positively impacting society and helping communities through the highest quality equipment, continued access to the sport and creating continued opportunities through playing these wonderful sports. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the epicenter of the sports market, Diadem became the last American tennis brand, designing and developing all our products in-house. With over 100 years of combined experience in tennis, Diadem Sports continues to challenge the industry to create solutions that truly benefit players.
