Waypoint is pleased to announce that on Saturday, November 27 the organization
hosted its first annual dodgeball tournament fundraiser on Miami Street in downtown
Wabash. Sponsored by wellness-company, Undaunted Leadership, Coaching &
Wholeness, the event raised $15,023 which is matched dollar for dollar by an
anonymous donor. All proceeds are directly invested in the new transitional home,
Waypoint, planned to open in early 2022.
16 teams participated in the dodgeball tournament which ended with Game of Throws
finishing in third place, Don’t Stop Ballieving finishing in second place, and the
UNDAUNTED Purple Cobras were named the tournament champion. The award for
the best dressed team was given to Don’t Stop Ballieving. A special MVP Award for
the 2021 Waypoint Dodgeball Tournament was presented to Hayley Renbarger for her
outstanding role in planning and executing the successful fundraiser.
Dr. Neil Bever of Hoosier Chiropractic served as the MC for the day, often light-
heartedly fining players for poor throws or funny dance moves on and off the courts.
Brian Sprague served as the DJ with support from Wabash Music. Todd Shear, Barry
Stroup, Tyler Olson, and Mike Davis volunteered as the referees.
Numerous individuals and businesses sponsored the event through donations and
teams. UNDAUNTED Leadership, Coaching & Wholeness, Fast Path Data &
Electronic, Inc, INGUARD, Hoosier Chiropractic, Indy Wealth Advisors, Visit
Wabash County, BCR CPA Group, Nate’s Lawn & Landscape, LLC., First Farmers
Bank & Trust, West Plains Mining, Metal Source, Wabash Steel Supply, East Hill,
LLC, 4 Partners in Crime, Inc., and Erect Tec were contributors to the fundraising
event. Individual donors include, Ty and Hayley Renbarger, Todd & Angel Shear,
Ashely Graves, Brent & Susan Dawes, Brooks & Christine Flohr, Steve & Emily
Myers, Eric Yap, Ian Clark, Kevin Shaw, Laura Schmitt, Mandy Shull, Nathan
Zimmerman, Randy & Julie Dickey, Ryan Rediger & Chelsea Beauchamp, Tim’s
Thai 2 Go, Melissa Ford-Kalbfell, Patrick & Amy Sullivan, and Ryan Evans.
“We surpassed our goal of having 10 teams play,” said Waypoint Dodgeball
Tournament committee member Hayley Renbarger. “It was an absolute blast to relive
our recess-days of middle school for a really great cause like Waypoint. People will
have to check out our social media for photos of the event. They are fantastic.”
Waypoint is a transitional living environment dedicated to promoting a healthy
lifestyle for women living in recovery. Led by a local volunteer board of directors, the
organization has been seeking funding for the renovation phase of the new facility
located at 189 N. Wabash Street.
“Waypoint’s mission of creating lasting change in Wabash is the reason I actively
joined the board of directors,” said Abby Waldon. “We have an underserved
population that has the opportunity to positively contribute to our community. With
life-coaching and a champion on their side, I am confident that Waypoint can provide
that path.”
Through a partnership with the City of Wabash and the Waypoint Board of Directors,
the future Waypoint property was purchased from Indiana Landmarks and is currently
being renovated to serve as a place where women can learn to live in recovery while
in transition.
“I cannot say thank you enough to every single person who helped plan this event,
who showed up to play, and who donated to Waypoint. Together we are creating a
very special place that we can all be proud of,” said Marilyn Custer-Mitchell,
president of the Waypoint Board of Directors, who offered the welcoming remarks to
kick off the event. “Hayley (Renbarger), Abby (Waldon), and Sarah (Lochner) found
an innovative way to connect more people with the mission of Waypoint. I couldn’t
be more pleased with its success.”
Donations are still being accepted via the Community Foundation of Wabash County
which serves as the fiscal agent for Waypoint. For more information on how you can
get involved with Waypoint or to donate, please contact the Community Foundation
of Wabash County by calling 260-982-4824. All donations are tax deductible.