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Quillen Pickleball Palooza Benefiting St. Jude
Pickleball for a Purpose: Quillen Pickleball Palooza Benefiting St. Jude
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Prepare to rally for a cause at the highly anticipated Quillen Pickleball Palooza! This thrilling pickleball tournament and festival, spearheaded by the students of Quillen College of Medicine at ETSU, is set to captivate participants and spectators alike. In support of the Tri-Cities Affiliate Clinic of The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, every serve and swing will contribute to advancing cures and prevention methods for pediatric catastrophic diseases. St. Jude’s commitment to providing care without financial burden resonates locally, benefiting families in Johnson City and beyond. Join us as we unite the community through the spirit of pickleball and make a meaningful impact for our friends and neighbors at St. Jude.
What: The Quillen Pickleball Palooza is a pickleball tournament and festival benefiting Tri-Cities Affiliate Clinic of The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
When: March 23rd-24th, 9am-5pm
Where: Memorial Park Community Center (510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601)
Why: All of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic that is adjoined to Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. The patients and their families do not receive a bill for their care. St. Jude helps children across the globe, including right here in Johnson City.
Visit Johnson City strives to showcase the uniqueness of the community by promoting its distinctive resources, events, and attractions to both visitors and citizens. To learn more about Visit Johnson City, go to VisitJohnsonCityTN.com.
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