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 greater Klamath Falls, Oregon area.

Do you know a child battling Cancer in the Klamath Falls area?
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Registration will open for the 2026 Paddling for Childhood Cancer Pickleball Tournament soon.

Use this link below to register for the tournament.

8th Annual Paddling For Childhood Cancer by PIG

DATES: September 18, 19, 20.

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We would like to support more families.

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Our PFCC Family of Kids

2025 Recipients

Emmy

Emmy is 5 years old and battling leukemia. She is a beautiful bundle of energy and loves playing with her siblings.
Jeffery

Jeffery was 2 years old when he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain cancer. Sadly, he passed away just prior to his third birthday.
Victor

Victor is 17 and battling leukemia. He is currently undergoing treatment at UC Davis in California which requires a lot of travel back and forth. He enjoys football and showing pigs at the fair.
Lukas

Lukas is 10 years old and battling Ewing Sarcoma. He is pictured here in his PFCC t-shirt at his bell ringing ceremony for the completion of a round of treatment. We are rooting for you Lukas!
Taylon

Taylon is 15 years old and battling a malignant brain tumor. He is a member of The Klamath Tribes Junior Council.

2024 Recipient

Aeriana

Aeri was diagnosed with leukemia the day before her 5th birthday in 2023. She continues to battle and loves to draw, play outside, and sing. We are rooting for you Aeri!

2023 Recipient

Jose

Jose was 17 when he was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma. He battled his disease bravely, surrounded by family. Sadly, he passed away in 2024. Jose will be forever in our hearts.

2022 Recipients

Quiana

Quiana was a beautiful 19 year old who had been battling Ewing Sarcoma since 2019. She passed away in 2025 and will forever be remembered in our hearts.
Jacob

Jacob was 11 when he started his battle against leukemia. Today he is doing well and is down to treatments every few months. He plays JV football for Klamath Union.
Rikki

Rikki was diagnosed with leukemia/lymphoma. She is now in remission and doing well!
Jamie

Jamie is one of our kids who also battled leukemia. She is doing well and is in junior high.

Our 2022 tournament raised nearly $60,000 and assisted 4 families in need!

2021 Recipients

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.
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. Keep smiling Abi!
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

Azella

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.
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.
Ariel

Ariel passed away in 2020 before we became aware of his illness. We were able, however, to assist his family with funeral expenses. Ariel’s family did everything they could to support his battle with cancer.