Who we are
Paddling for Childhood Cancer was created by a dedicated team of pickleball enthusiasts in 2019, in hopes of raising funds to offset medical and household needs for families battling childhood cancer in the Klamath Falls, Oregon area. Do you know a child battling Cancer in the Klamath Falls area?
Registration is now open for the 2024 Paddling for Childhood Cancer Pickleball Tournament.
Use the link below to register for the tournament.
DATES: September 20th, 21st, & 22nd.
Become a Sponsor
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We would like to support more families.
Please contact us if you know of a family in need.
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2022 Recipients
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Quiana
Quiana is a beautiful 17 year old who has been battling Ewing Sarcoma since 2019. She has on-going treatments in Arizona that are paid for out of pocket with significant travel expenses.
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Jacob
Is an 11-year-old boy battling Leukemia. He is traveling to Medford for chemo and battling well.
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Rikki
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Jamie
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Our 2022 tournament raised nearly $60,000 and assisted 4 families in need!
2021 Recipients
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Cody
Cody was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in 2019. He battled this cancer for many years surrounded by his wonderful parents and little brother. He loved fishing and gaming with friends. Cody was an amazing person and will be greatly missed.
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Abi
Abi was diagnosed with leukemia in 2019 and then diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in 2020 as a result of the chemo. She is done with cancer treatment but continues physical therapy to help with the GBS.
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Marlee
Marlee was diagnosed with urothelial carcinoma in 2021 at the age of 6. She is doing well despite the multiple surgeries. She enjoys the outdoors, loves to fish, and swim.
Our 2021 tournament raised nearly $51,000 and assisted 3 families in need!
2020 Recipients
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Azella
Azella is a beautiful, smart, and optimistic 6 year old little girl. Azella was diagnosed with leukemia and diabetes in June of 2020. For 2.5 years Azella and her mom traveled to Portland and Medford for numerous cancer treatments and procedures. This strong cancer fighter loves family, friends, camping, coloring, and unicorns. We are happy to report Azella is doing well and enjoying everything life throws at her.
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Eleazar
Eleazar was born April 20, 2020 and diagnosed with leukemia 10 weeks later. This handsome fighter battled for many months in Portland with his amazing family. Eleazar’s smile was contagious. He will be forever missed.
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Ariel
Right before the 2020 tournament, we became aware of another family in need; their son Ariel, had passed away. We were able to assist with the funeral expenses. Ariel’s mom said that even though they didn’t have much money now it comforted her to know they did everything they could to help their son. The check was held to hear heart.
Our 2020 tournament raised nearly $47,000 and assisted 3 families in need!
Every year…
Every year, parents of approximately 15,300 children will hear the words “your child has cancer”; almost 42 families a day. Across all ages, ethnic groups, and socio-economic groups; this disease remains the # 1 cause of death by disease among children. The average economic burden of this heartbreaking disease is $833,000.
Click on the picture below to watch highlights of our 2020 tournament.
FAITH
Faith is pictured below. She was the first recipient of our fundraising efforts and continues to be the face of PFCC. She was a beautiful 5 year old who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Even though she was a tough fighter and was supported by a loving family, the cancer continued to grow. We lost this sweet angel in 2019.
