30/04/2026
There are days when sport becomes more than competition it becomes compassion in motion. Our Play for a Cause was exactly that.
What started as a simple open play with one goal in mind to help one of our sponsored scholar athlete, Jhuniel Narvas, who recently lost his home turned into a meaningful reminder of how powerful a united community can be.
Although some players were unfortunately unable to make it due to schedule changes, the event still became a success. Because success was never measured by attendance alone, but by the hearts that showed up, the generosity shared, and the financial support raised to somehow ease the burden of one athlete who needed help during a difficult season.
This event showed that pickleball is more than paddles and points it is people lifting people.
We would like to sincerely thank Pickle Studio, especially Ryan and Bryan, Jorge for the support and generosity in helping make this possible.
To our The Kitchen Paddles family and members Josh, Bryan, Francis, Kristelle, thank you for showing up with kindness and purpose.
Special thanks as well to Manila Pickleball Club founder Kuya Ross, and to our beloved Paddlemates Pickleball Hub for extending your support.
To everyone who joined, donated, encouraged, and believed thank you. You reminded us that in times of loss, community can become shelter.
And for Jhuniel, this is only one chapter. Better days are ahead.