Bryan’s Pickleball Tournament Raises Funds: For pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers, the 2nd Annual Pickleball Palooza offers a chance to play the game while supporting a meaningful cause. Hosted by the Bryan-based non-profit Voices for Children, this tournament aims to benefit children in the foster care system.
Amy Faulkner, Executive Director of Voices for Children, shared details of the event during an appearance on First News at Four.
“Voices for Children is the local CASA Program for court-appointed special advocates. We train volunteers from the community to serve as advocates for kids in foster care. Our volunteers are working within the Child Protection System and with local attorneys advocating for and making recommendations to our judges.” – (Faulkner)
Event Highlights
The Pickleball Palooza is set for Saturday, October 12th, at the Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center on the Texas A&M Campus. The event promises a full day of pickleball action, catering to players of all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Alongside the tournament, a raffle will be held, offering participants the chance to win a cruise with Royal Caribbean.
“The event is Saturday, October 12th. It’s going to be on the Texas A&M Campus at the Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center, and so it’s going to be a really fun day of playing pickleball. Lots of pickleball play for anyone. Beginners, all the way up through advanced.” – (Faulkner)
Community Impact
The funds raised from this event will support Voices for Children’s mission to support children in the foster care system. The organization’s work is vital in providing support and representation for these vulnerable children, and the Pickleball Palooza serves as a community rallying point to further this important cause.
News in Brief: Bryan’s Pickleball Tournament Raises Funds
The 2nd Annual Pickleball Palooza, hosted by Bryan’s Voices for Children, is set for October 12th at Texas A&M’s Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center. This event aims to support children in the foster care system through funds raised by tournament entry fees and a raffle, featuring a cruise with Royal Caribbean.
The tournament will offer pickleball action for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. Amy Faulkner, Executive Director of Voices for Children, emphasized the organization’s role in training community volunteers to advocate for kids in foster care.
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