Grapes, Games & Gold

Despite being arguably one of the oldest sports ever played, boccia has seen an explosion of popularity over the last two decades starting with the first television broadcast of the sport at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. With the LA28 Games fast approaching, the United States’ national team, Boccia United States, is preparing for a strong showing and needs your support to do so!

Preparation for a Paralympic Games doesn’t begin one or even two years out – many of our athletes started preparing to compete in Los Angeles even before the Paris Paralympics last year. This preparation requires immense dedication from our athletes – both physically and monetarily.

You can make an impact on our athletes’ journey to LA by attending Grapes, Games & Gold on Monday, July 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This will be an exciting night for athletes and attendees alike as we prepare to host the 2025 USA Boccia National Championships right here at Lakeshore from July 30 to August 3, 2025!

Meet members of the Boccia United States National Team and learn more about this sport of precision and strategy while enjoying a selection of fine Italian wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then, take to the court with a team of your own and test your skills in our boccia tournament.

Can’t attend Grapes, Games & Gold but still want to support Boccia United States? Click here to give today.

In exchange for contributions to this event, Lakeshore will provide goods and services with an estimated value of $40 per person.

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