Westfield Pickleball Event: Westfield High School senior Jillian Battles is set to kick off her latest “Bags for Bravery” campaign with a pickleball tournament, dubbed “Pickle for Patriots.” Scheduled for September 7 at the Municipal Playground, this event marks the beginning of her 2024 collection drive. This year’s effort builds on a successful 2023, during which Battles and her team assembled 800 care bags for active troops and veterans.
A Tradition of Service and Support
For the past four years, Jillian Battles, with the support of her mother Jen Battles, and a network of friends and community members, has spearheaded this impactful initiative. The care bags, meticulously packed, include a variety of items such as personal care products, throw blankets, notebooks, pens, pencils, playing cards, and an assortment of snacks. Each bag is a testament to the commitment and gratitude the Westfield community holds for its service members.
A Community Effort
The “Pickle for Patriots” tournament is not only a fundraiser but also a way to engage the community in the Battles’ mission. The event will feature local pickleball enthusiasts coming together for a cause, showing the collective effort that fuels this annual drive.
Looking Ahead
As Battles prepare for this year’s campaign, the goal remains the same: to provide comfort and support to those who serve. The pickleball tournament represents the start of a new chapter in her ongoing commitment to aiding troops and veterans.
News in Brief: Westfield Pickleball Event
Jillian Battles, a senior at Westfield High School, is launching her 2024 “Bags for Bravery” campaign with the “Pickle for Patriots” pickleball tournament on September 7 at Municipal Playground. Following a successful 2023 where she assembled 800 care bags for troops and veterans, Battles continues her mission with the help of her mother, Jen Battles, and community volunteers.
The care bags, filled with personal items and snacks, show the local community’s support for military personnel. The tournament will engage locals in this important cause, marking the beginning of the new collection drive.
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