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Sherry is developing pickleball in South Africa. Seen standing here in a pink shirt and black leggings.

How Pickleball In South Africa Served A Global Mission For Sherry

Matt Callcott-StevensAugust 26, 2024August 27, 202409 mins

Sherry’s love for the game of pickleball began in 2020 when the COVID crisis caused her to be stuck in her home State of North Carolina in the USA. Many of them would go to the local YMCA and exercise during this time. It was there that the director of the 55-plus group invited her…

Parkinson’s and Perseverance: APP To Honor Terence Degnan At New York City Open 2024

Matt Callcott-StevensMay 23, 2024August 27, 2024013 mins

Recently, our Pickleball Changes Lives community member Terence Degnan shared his experience of using pickleball to manage his battle with parkinsons. So inspiring is Terence’s story that the he’ll receive a Community Heroes award at the APP New York City Open 2024. Terence’s journey with pickleball, offers hope and inspiration to 6 million plus parkinsons…