Our Inaugural
RECAP
A big thank you!
We are overwhelmed with gratitude following the Brynn Wheeler Foundation’s inaugural Battle for the Paddle pickleball tournament on April 7th. The event was a huge success, all because of YOU, our volunteer team, and our generous sponsors, including our title sponsors - Legacy Builders So Cal and JRT Roofing & Waterproofing.
With 100 teams competing, over 300 people in attendance and an incredible $53,000 raised, this event exceeded all of our expectations. Every game played, every raffle ticket purchased, every cheer from the sidelines—each moment helped bring our mission to life.
Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and being a part of this growing community. We can’t wait to share the impact of your contributions in the coming months—and to see you at our next event! If you didn’t get the chance to contribute and would like to, please click DONATE NOW.
Congratulations to our WINNERS!
Women’s Doubles
1st place - Forte'Frauen (Brie Belmonte-Silberman & Simone Rhoades)
2nd place - Crowley/Shirley (Sasha Crowley & Mary Shirley)
3rd place - Chip Off the Old Block (Kristen Dennis & Cheryl Marquis)
Men’s Doubles
1st place - T&K (Trevor Blackann & Kyle Hesley)
2nd place – Maguelsen (Donald Magnuson & Dan Samuelsen)
3rd place – Volley Llamas (Daniel Matthews & Jason Mednick)
Mixed Doubles
1st place – Bartlette (Nikki & Seth Bartlette)
2nd place - Skibbidi Winnlers (Willa Pendergrast & Greyson Wheeler)
3rd place - Bear Huggs (Hug Keohen & Sumter Pendergast)
many thanks to our very generous sponsors
Hospitality Sponsors
Project Social
Board & Brew (Ladera Ranch)
Event Sponsors
Funraise
Lardie Real Estate Group
Nick Pasquale Foundation
Pelissier Family
Prime Volleyball Club
Court Sponsors
Bagel Shack • Brynn’s Doctors at CHOC • Butter & Cream Bakery / BC Pizza • CNM LLP • JT Excavating • Left Coast CrossFit • McDowell Family • Orange Canyon Pet Clinic • REVOLVE • Scott Clark Dog Training • Sherpa Financial Advisors
our mission
The unwavering pursuit of hope, wholeness and a thriving life while navigating the journey of childhood cancer
How can we make a difference?
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By providing financial support for expenses related to the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of children battling cancer.
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By creating resources containing practical tools, guides, and information to help families advocate for their child and manage their care.
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By funding research through other nonprofits that seek to discover new and less toxic treatments for Ewing’s Sarcoma.