Overland Park’s 2nd Pickleball Tournament: In a heartening display of community spirit, the Kansas City metro’s second annual pickleball tournament was organized this past weekend, with a vital mission at its core: supporting cancer patients. Hosted by Food for the Cure, the event took place at Chicken N Pickle on August 18, drawing approximately 24 teams for a competitive yet charitable showdown.
Tournament Details and Community Engagement
From 9 a.m. to noon, teams clashed on the courts in a $80 tournament, with spectators welcomed to watch the action free of charge. The event also featured a silent auction and a bake sale aimed at boosting fundraising efforts.
Impact on Cancer Patients
The primary goal of this tournament was to fund the provision of free organic produce to University Health’s Oncology Department and other cancer patients within the Kansas City area.
“When you’re giving to someone that needs the food, their face lights up like you’re handing them a gold bar. They’re just so thankful and they’re excited to get fresh produce especially because the flavor and the nutrition level just helps their body and soul.” – (Fitzgerald)
News in Brief: Overland Park’s 2nd Pickleball Tournament
The Second Annual Feed Their Fight Pickleball Tournament took place on August 18 at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, Kansas. Hosted by Food for the Cure, the event featured 24 teams competing in a $80 tournament to raise funds for providing free organic produce to cancer patients.
Spectators enjoyed the matches for free, while a silent auction and bake sale contributed additional funds. The tournament aims to support University Health’s Oncology Department and other local cancer patients with essential nutrition.
