Tough Kookie Foundation Hosting Charity Pickleball Tournament

Monday, August 24, 2026 at 5:55 AM

The Tough Kookie Foundation for Childhood Cancer is inviting the public to a charity pickleball tournament next month at Texarkana College.

The tournament is set for Saturday, September 12th, from 10 a.m. until noon at the Pinkerton Center. Games will last 12 minutes, and the entry fee is $50 per team.

Raffle tickets will also be available, with prizes including a Turtlebox speaker, a pickleball set, and gift cards.

Money raised will help provide care packages, travel and food assistance, support groups, and other resources for children with cancer and their families.

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Tough Kookie Foundation Hosting Charity Pickleball Tournament

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