JONESBORO, Ark. – This Saturday and Sunday, NEA Baptist will host Smash Cancer, a two-day pickleball tournament dedicated to raising funds for life-saving cancer screenings in the community. This unique tournament combines the love of pickleball with a noble cause, making it a must-attend event for both pickleball enthusiasts and those passionate about supporting cancer care.
The tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd and 24th, at the Trim Gym, located at 1916 Race Street in Jonesboro, AR. Games begin at 9 a.m. on both days. Divisions consist of Men’s and Women’s Doubles on Saturday and Mixed Doubles on Sunday.
Entry money raised will directly contribute to life-saving cancer screenings for patients in northeast Arkansas who may otherwise be unable to afford them. This event showcases the power of sports in making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation is a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that is committed to enhancing the lives of those it serves in Northeast Arkansas through the six programs it supports. The Foundation, through generous gifts from our community, touches every member and every corner of our region. The Foundation currently supports six programs: the Center for Good Grief, Center for Healthy Children, Medicine Assistance program, HopeCircle, Wellness Works and ShareHope. For more information about the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation, visit NEABaptistFoundation.org
NEA Baptist Health System comprises NEA Baptist Clinic, NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital and NEA Baptist Fowler Family Center for Cancer Care. The 228-bed hospital offers cancer care, heart care through the Heart Center, labor and delivery services through the hospital’s Women’s Center, as well as a number of inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care, and surgical services including weight loss surgery, neurology, respiratory care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. NEA Baptist Clinic’s over 110 physicians practice in more than 35 specialties and offer a wealth of services, from pediatrics to orthopedic services. For more information about NEA Baptist, please call 870-936-1000 or visit http://www.neabaptist.com
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