Bridge a Life’s third annual pickleball tournament to support Suncoast foster and adoptive families

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - A little friendly competition is helping make a big difference for foster and adoptive families across the Suncoast.Bridge a Life is gearing up for its third annual pickleball tournament on Saturday, Nov. 28, bringing the community together for a day of fun while raising money to support local families.Bridge a Life board member Rob Allen and program specialist Madeleine Jousou joined ABC7 to discuss the upcoming fundraiser and the organization’s mission.The faith-based nonprofit provides resources and support to foster and adoptive families, as well as kinship caregivers, including grandparents, relatives and family friends who have stepped in to care for children.“Bridge a Life wants to walk alongside them in that journey and serve them through a variety of supports, programs and resources,” Jousou said.The annual tournament began after a local couple approached the organization with the idea of hosting a pickleball fundraiser. Now in its third year, the even