Pickleball Stories Presented by AARP: Cathy Bell

Cathy Bell shares how pickleball lifted her up after tragedy

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After tragically losing her husband to ALS, Cathy Bell moved to Florida and found new inspiration with pickleball. In this episode of Pickleball Stories Presented by AARP, Cathy shares with us how the sport of pickleball gave her a new community, new life, and new meaning in a new place.

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