Miami padel competition to raise funds for brain cancer research

The Glioblastoma Research Organization will have its first padel tournament Saturday to raise funds for brain cancer research.

The tournament, Padel for Brain Cancer, will pit 28 doubles teams from 3 to 9 p.m. at Reserve Padel at the Miami Seaplane Base, 1000 MacArthur Causeway.

Padel is a racket sport, like pickleball or tennis, played on an enclosed court.

“Padel for Brain Cancer is more than just a sporting competition; it’s a meaningful step toward advancing crucial research in the fight against glioblastoma,” Amber Barbach, founder and director of the Glioblastoma Research Organization, said in a news release.

Attendees will be able to take part in raffles and other events, along with watching the tournament.

The Glioblastoma Research Organization is a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds to find a cure for glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. It’s partnered with South Florida’s largest medical communities, including UM’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

This story was originally published January 19, 2024 at 12:00 AM.

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