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Play It Forward
​A Charity Challenge to Support Military Families
Members at sports clubs nationwide can combine PLAYING their favorite sport with PAYING it forward by making a personal donation of thanks to our military. Proceeds help to strengthen military families by supporting ThanksUSA’s mission of providing need-based scholarships and pathways to employment for military spouses and kids.

Game On! Follow these simple steps to join the movement:

1. Register Your Club Today
​Official host facilities will be listed on the campaign website and eligible for media recognition.

​2. Educate Players and Staff
Use our tools to promote the campaign to begin in May for Military Appreciation Month.

​3. Play It Forward to Support Military Families!
Players can donate by texting GAMEON to 41444. Then spread the word by posting photos from the court/course on social media, tagging the club and @ThanksUSA.
Pictured above: ThanksUSA Scholar Charlotte Orren with teammates at the ThanksUSA Golf Tournament. She is now a Pilot Systems and Flying Qualities Engineer at Lockheed Martin, a ThanksUSA corporate sponsor.
Tips for Success
• Create incentives for players or a club competition to add excitement • ​Host a kick-off event in May to raise awareness • 
• Seek a sponsor to match donations during the month of May or military holidays • ​Alert your local newspaper of the community effort •
For more tips and templates, please download our tool kit.
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PPR is proud to be the Pickleball Partner of ThanksUSA and support the Play It Forward Charity Challenge.
​Let’s show gratitude to military families by supporting their educational and career aspirations.