The first annual Northumberland Pickleball Classic took place May 2, 2026 and raised more than $28,000 to support NHH’s breast health program.
With divisions for every skill level, exciting raffles, and more, this pickleball tournament was a dynamic day of friendly competition and meaningful impact for players, fans, and families alike.
With the successful event now wrapped up, organizers are excited to take the learnings from the inaugural year and build on the momentum to make the Northumberland Pickleball Classic an annual tradition in support of NHH.
To read more about the 2026 success, please click here.
Funds will support NHH’s breast program by helping introduce the latest wire-free breast tissue localization technology. This less invasive method improves patient comfort, supports more precise marking of abnormal areas for biopsy or removal, and increases operational efficiency. The technology was successfully introduced at NHH on a trial basis and community support will help to adopt this permanently for future patients.
Together, we can bring the benefits of new technology to those who depend on our hospital, while supporting earlier detection and improved comfort for patients like Summer.
“When you donate to NHH, you may never know exactly whose life your donation touches, but there is a very good chance it will eventually be someone you know,” shares Summer. “Donations aren’t just buying equipment. They’re helping give people answers. They’re helping shorten the distance between uncertainty and diagnosis. And they’re helping healthcare professionals provide the kind of care they want to provide.”
Please click here to read Summer’s full story.