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The Global Pickleball Federation (GPF) is the world’s leading authority on the sport. A non-profit organization, its mission is to safeguard pickleball’s integrity and foster growth, from casual players to professionals. Collaborating with regional federations across the Americas, Africa, Oceania, Asia, and Europe, the GPF and its dedicated volunteers are propelling pickleball onto the global stage

Komen is known for combining fitness and fundraising through events like Race for the Cure and Walk for the Cure. Pickleball’s booming popularity caught our eye. The pickleball community is passionate, social, active, and dedicated – perfect qualities for successful fundraisers. So, we launched a special fundraising platform just for pickleball!

The experience was truly eye-opening. Witnessing the warden’s support for the program and the inmates’ enthusiasm for learning a new sport challenged my assumptions about incarceration. The handcrafted paddles we received as a token of appreciation are a constant reminder of the positive impact this program had, not just on the inmates, but also on my perspective of the justice system.