b"MS Focus ActivitiesGiving BackServe, Swing, and SupportPickleball tourney raises funds for multiple sclerosis programs.My name is Skylar Reynolds, a 16-year-oldevent. With their support and help from junior attending Spanish River High Schoolothers, we were able to create something in Boca Raton, Fla. I chose to host a pickleballtruly meaningful. tournament because its a fun, growing sportThis incredible achievement wouldn't have that brings people togethermaking it perfectbeen possible without the generous support of forraisingawareness. Withhelpfrommyour community. Many local vendors donated mom and sister, Paisley, we named the eventtheir time and services, making the event Serve, Swing, Support: Play for Fun, Play forfeel personal and vibrant. One of the most MS to connect the game to our mission of sup- heartwarming contributions came from Jean porting those with multiple sclerosis, a causeVilford, a former elementary school teacher thatisincrediblyclosetomyheart.Withassistant whom Ive stayed in touch with over nearly 90 people in attendance, the event wasthe years. He volunteered his time and talent a day lled with entertainment, purpose, andto provide music for the event, adding a special communityasweralliedtogetherandenergy to the day. raised nearly $7,000.1. What inspired you to help people with MS? The entire Boca Raton community came My biggest inspiration is my grandma, Carlenetogethertosupportthiscause,especially Neugesser. Shes not only my grandmother,those closest to our hearts. Seeing so many but my best friend and my sincerest warrior.people rally around a mission that means so She has lived with MS for the past 47 years,much to me and my family reminded me and through it all, she has shown incrediblehow powerful compassion and connection strength, perseverance, and grace. Witnessingcan be. her daily challenges and unwavering spirit3. What was the most challenging part gave me a deep passion to help others whoof this project? are ghting the same battle. Throughout myThe biggest challenge was managing the 16 years, I have never heard my grandmanumerous moving parts, including securing complain or say that there is something shethe venue and working with The Replay Club was unable to accomplish. to pick a date, collecting donations, and 2. How did your plan to give back work?ensuring the event owed smoothly. There I was fortunate that my aunt and unclewere many behind-the-scenes details to juggle own The Replay Club, a pickleball, sports, andsuch as my everyday schoolwork and theater wellness facility in Palm Beach County, Fla.,practice.Ilearnedhowtoproblem-solve, that became the ideal venue for this specialcommunicate effectively, market, and, most 26 msfocusmagazine.org"