Pickle For A Purpose
Our 2026 charity pickleball tournament is a wrap — a day of paddles, partners, and purpose. Thank you to every player, sponsor, and volunteer who came out for a cause bigger than ourselves and helped fund pediatric cancer research. The tournament will be back, and the cause continues all year long.
The Day
Seasoned players and first-timers alike showed up for the community, and for kids fighting cancer. Here is what the day was all about.
Round-robin and bracket play for every skill level, whether players brought their crew or joined a team on-site.
Business owners, executives, and partners together off the clock. The best networking never feels like networking.
Every registration, sponsorship, and donation supported CancerFree KIDS and the research that gives families hope.
The Cause
CancerFree KIDS is a Cincinnati nonprofit on a mission to eradicate cancer as a life-threatening disease in children, by funding promising pediatric cancer research that might otherwise go unfunded.
The pickleball is the fun part; the reason is the kids. Every dollar we raise moves that research forward.
Get Involved
Want your brand behind a cause that matters, and in front of a room full of Greater Cincinnati leaders? Sponsorship packages are available at every level — reach out and we’ll save you a spot for the next tournament.
Name on the event, premier logo placement, a speaking moment, and a team entry. The headline commitment for the cause.
Your brand on a tournament court, social recognition, and a team entry for your crew.
Logo on the sponsor wall and event materials, a simple, visible way to give back alongside PAYS.
A cause bigger than ourselves brings out the best in a community. That is exactly what this day was for.
The cause continues
The tournament is done for the year, but the mission isn’t. Give directly to CancerFree KIDS, or reach out to sponsor or play next year. Every bit helps a child fighting cancer.