What an incredible day of community, competition, and compassion! Paddles Up Pickleball hosted a fantastic pickleball tournament to raise funds for St. Nick Gift Bags benefiting pediatric patients at Peconic Bay Medical Center.

Thanks to everyone who participated, local children facing hospitalization will receive St. Nick Gift Bags filled with comforting items like a Squishmallow, Pop-It sensory toy, coloring book, crayons, and a heartfelt handwritten Inspiration Card—bringing smiles, comfort, and hope during difficult moments.

A very special thank you to Susan Homan, Advisory Board Member of the Little Saint Nick Foundation, whose dedication and leadership made this event possible. Susan's passion for serving children in our community continues to inspire others to give back and make a lasting impact.

We're also incredibly grateful to every player, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who came together to make this tournament such a success. Your generosity is helping ensure that local children at Peconic Bay Medical Center know they are loved, supported, and never alone.

Together, we're proving that a simple game can make an extraordinary difference. Thank you for helping us bring comfort, hope, and kindness to children in crisis—one paddle, one gift bag, and one smile at a time.

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