100% OF ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO DIRECTLY ASSIST COLORADO VETERANS WHO HAVE SUSTAINED TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) AND OTHER COMBAT-RELATED INJURIES.

The pickleball community is proud to partner with Operation TBI Freedom, a program of Craig Hospital, in the 3rd Annual Pickleball for Heroes tournament benefiting Colorado veterans with brain injuries. High-level pickleball champions and novice players alike will compete in the tournament. More than 250 players and hundreds of spectators are expected to attend.

Operation TBI Freedom is a 100% privately-funded organization and is sponsored by Craig Hospital, a 501(c)(3) organization. OTF services more than 350 Veterans and their families annually. The certified brain injury specialists and trained Veteran staff of OTF provide crisis counseling/management, suicide prevention, employment, volunteer and education assistance, emergency funding/food, mental and medical health referrals/support, adaptive equipment, outdoor recreation/therapy, and a variety of psychosocial educational programming,including financial management and parenting classes.

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Limited Edition Paddle

The 2017 Pickleball for Heroes Limited Edition paddle sells for $75 with 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this special paddle to go to Operation TBI Freedom. To purchase a paddle or if you have a question, please contact Shauna Hilgers at shaunahilgers@gmail.com or call 303-596-3042.

Player Registration

Learn more about playing in the tournament and register online at the Apex Park and Recreation Website.