“I chose pickleball to get more middle and high schoolers involved in the foundation because it’s not just a fun, inclusive sport—it’s also a great way to bring people together.

The mission to spread kindness really fits with what pickleball is all about: teamwork, respect, and community. I hope that by getting students playing, we can build an environment where kindness just comes naturally—on and off the court. And more than anything, I want to help carry on Knox’s legacy and the kind, loving person he was.” — Mallory