Pickleball with Purpose | Pickle Power Ottawa Fundraiser

What happens when pickleball meets purpose?

On April 18th, the courts at The Forge Pickleball Club come alive for something far bigger than competition. Pickle Power Ottawa is more than a tournament. It is a movement driven by community, resilience, and the fight against cancer.

Founded by breast cancer survivor Andrea Douglas, this event brings players together to raise critical funds for the Ottawa Cancer Foundation, supporting free programs and services for those navigating a cancer journey.

Every rally played is a step toward impact.

This episode dives into the story behind the event, the people driving it, and why this tournament matters far beyond the baseline.

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🔗 Learn More & Get Involved

👉 Ottawa Cancer Foundation

https://ottawacancer.ca/

👉 Pickle Power Ottawa Donate

https://support.ottawacancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1130&pg=entry

👉 The Forge Pickleball Club (Event Location)

https://www.theforgepickleball.ca/

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🎯 Event Details

📍 Location: The Forge Pickleball Club, Ottawa
📅 Date: April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm start

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This is what pickleball looks like at its best.
Community. Connection. Cause.

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🔥 Hashtags

#PicklePower #PickleballForACause #OttawaEvents #OttawaPickleball #CancerAwareness #PlayForACause #PickleballCommunity #KitchenConversations #StoriesBehindThePaddle #OttawaCancerFoundation #TheForgePickleball #FundraiserEvent #PickleballLife #GrowTheGame

And that wraps up this episode of Kitchen Conversations.

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Until next time…

more than dinks, drops and drives…

these are stories from behind the paddle.