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Veterans Find Healing and Community Through Pickleball

7/5/2025

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Story summary

In Las Vegas, veterans are discovering healing and camaraderie through a transformative pickleball program at Dula Gym, organized by the Southern Pickleball Coalition. This volunteer-led initiative fosters physical activity and community spirit, with participants—wheelchair athletes included—experiencing profound personal growth and a newfound sense of belonging, making the sport an essential lifeline for many.

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Story summary

In Las Vegas, veterans are discovering healing and camaraderie through a transformative pickleball program at Dula Gym, organized by the Southern Pickleball Coalition. This volunteer-led initiative fosters physical activity and community spirit, with participants—wheelchair athletes included—experiencing profound personal growth and a newfound sense of belonging, making the sport an essential lifeline for many.