Serve for Strength, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by sisters Valerie, Victoria and Vanessa Simon, is bringing the community together through pickleball for a special charity tournament in partnership with the PPA Challenger on Thursday, August 27, 2026, hosted by Let’s Go Pickleball in Peachtree City, Georgia,. Serve for Strength was born from Valerie’s remarkable journey to becoming the “Bionic Girl.” Valerie was a highly ranked competitive tennis player when she suffered from multiple bone surgeries. For nearly two years, she faced a long and difficult recovery and at times was unsure whether she would walk normally again, much less compete again. With four titanium rods in her ankles, Valerie ultimately found a way to turn her pain into purpose. Though she can no longer play tennis, she fell in love with pickleball and she and her sister Victoria turned Professional, signing with the PPA this year. Valerie’s mother, Daniella Simon, the CEO of the foundation says their goal is to ensure no family suffers- or suffers alone with out a support system. Through Serve for Strength, the family is committed to bringing communities together to raise funds for medical research, supporting advancements in diagnosis and treatment, and helping doctors and researchers have access to the tools and technology needed to improve outcomes for future patients. The organization has already directed support toward Hospital for Special Surgeries where funds were allocated to foot-and-ankle…
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