On a recent sunny Sunday morning, pickleball enthusiasts — both amateur and expert — filled the iPickle courts at Arcadia County Park. But it wasn’t just the typical weekend rush of players looking to secure a court.

Young and Healthy, a Pasadena healthcare nonprofit, called for pickleball players to participate in their Pickleball Palooza tournament, with over 130 registered.

The tournament also serves as the organization’s annual fundraiser, which will go to the programs that serve uninsured and underserved children and families. Since January, the organization has directed a large part of its programs toward those impacted by the Eaton fire.

The fundraiser, which also auctioned off Rose Parade tickets, a Day at The Huntington Tea Gardens and more, raised a total of $187,000.

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