Ladson Family Foundation

07/19/2026

What an incredible day and what an incredible turnout!

On behalf of the Ladson Family Foundation, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made our 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament such a tremendous success!

Because of the generosity of our players, sponsors, volunteers, spectators, donors, and community partners, we were able to host an amazing event that will directly support the mission of the Ladson Family Foundation—helping families facing unimaginable loss and investing back into our community.

🏆 Congratulations to:

🥇 1st Place: Tap N Paddles
🥈 2nd Place: Peter Piper Picked a Peck of PickleBallers
🥉 3rd Place: Rinky D***s
🏅 4th Place: The Bell Ringers

Every team- The Hull Pickle, Neptune Pickles, Kitchen Commanders, Mid Court Crisis, Team Scanlon, Juggernauts, Big Dills, H.O. Ballers, KarLon, Court Crushers, BMW and Unique Rabbits- THANK YOU for your support and participation, and for making yesterday so much fun!

Your sportsmanship and competitive spirit made for a fantastic tournament!

A special thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors. Your support helped make this event possible, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our mission.

👏 Thank you to:
• Janell Crenshaw – Shelter Insurance
• W Investments
• Computer Spot
• Shaw’s Pest Control
• GCI
• ICI
• Graber’s Ace Hardware
• Keith’s Barbershop
• Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen
• Glacier Bliss
• Mitchell Theaters – Central Cinema 6
• The Lanes at El Bowl
• BrewCo Dilly Deli
• Melugin Lawn Service
• Great Beginnings Boutique

Thank you Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen & BrewCo for keeping everyone fueled up and Glacier Bliss for keeping everyone cooled off! Thank you GCI for our awesome t-shirts and signage for the event!

We also want to recognize every volunteer who gave their time, everyone who donated raffle prizes, and every spectator who came out to cheer on the players. Community support like this reminds us why we started the Ladson Family Foundation.

This is only the beginning. We are excited about the future and look forward to serve families in need through the generosity of this incredible community.

Thank you, El Dorado, for making our first tournament and event one to remember. ❤️

📸 If you snapped any photos at the event, we’d love for you to share them in the comments!

07/15/2026

Don’t forget about the great food at the pickleball tournament on Saturday! We can’t wait! Huge shout out to Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen and Glacier Bliss for being a part of the event! Even if you aren’t playing or don’t plan on watching the pickleball tournament, still stop by and grab some lunch or shaved ice!

This Saturday, July 18th 9-2, We will be at North Main Park so come by and check it out!

07/13/2026

We are less than a week away from the Ladson Family Foundation Pickleball Tournament on July 18th! We want to take a moment to recognize the incredible businesses and organizations that have stepped up to support our mission.

When we began planning this event, we hoped for community involvement. What we received was far beyond our expectations.

Because of the generosity of our sponsors and local business partners, this event has grown into something truly special. Their support not only helps make this tournament possible, but also helps further the mission of the Ladson Family Foundation as we work to support families facing hardships within our community.

Please join us in thanking our amazing sponsors and supporters:

⭐ Janell Crenshaw Shelter Insurance
⭐ W Investments
⭐ Computer Spot
⭐ Shaw’s Pest Control
⭐ GCI
⭐ ICI
⭐ Graber’s Ace Hardware
⭐ Keith’s Barbershop
⭐ Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen
⭐ Glacier Bliss
⭐ Mitchell Theaters Central Cinema 6
⭐ The Lanes at El Bowl
⭐ BrewCo / Dilly Deli
⭐ Melugin Lawn Service
⭐ Great Beginnings Boutique

Their willingness to give back helps strengthen our entire community.

We are excited to see everyone on July 18th at North Main Park for a day of pickleball, food, fellowship, prizes, and community impact.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, player, friend, and family member who has supported us along the way. We couldn’t do this without you.

07/08/2026

We hope everyone had an incredible holiday weekend!

We are now less than 2 weeks away from our Pickleball Tournament!

The support we’ve received from our community has been overwhelming. From our players, sponsors, local businesses, friends, family members, and everyone who has shared, donated, and encouraged us along the way. THANK YOU!

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and local business partners. Your support helps us kick off the mission of the Ladson Family Foundation and make a meaningful impact in the lives of families facing difficult circumstances.

📍 North Main Park Pickleball Courts – El Dorado, KS
🗓️ July 18, 2026
⏰ Check-In Begins at 8:30 AM | Tournament Starts at 9:00 AM

Even if you’re not playing, we invite the community to come out and enjoy the day! There will be:
- Competitive pickleball action
- Great food from Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen
- Coffee provided by BrewCo. Coffeehouse
- Shaved Iced from Glacier Bliss
- Fun, fellowship, and community support

Most importantly, we’ll be coming together to support the mission of the Ladson Family Foundation and the families we serve.

A special thank you to ALL of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your generosity and belief in our mission mean more than words can express.

We can’t wait to see everyone on July 18th!

07/01/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY! 🚨

We’re down to the final day to register for the Ladson Family Foundation Pickleball Tournament, and we still have a couple of spots left to fill!

To help ensure we get registration filled, we’ve lowered the minimum age requirement to 16 years old and up. Co-Ed still required.

🗓️ Tournament Date: July 18, 2026
📍 North Main Park Pickleball Courts – El Dorado, KS
👕 Registration includes an event t-shirt
💰 Cash prize for 1st place plus additional prizes donated by local businesses

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a fun day supporting a great cause, we’d love to have you join us!

Register today!
https://form.jotform.com/261525745853060

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up and supported the mission of the Ladson Family Foundation. We can’t wait to see everyone on the courts!

06/29/2026

🎉 FOOD TRUCK ANNOUNCEMENT! 🎉

We’re excited to share that Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen and Glacier Bliss Shaved Ice will be joining us at the Ladson Family Foundation Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, July 18, 2026!

Whether you’re competing, cheering on players, or stopping by to support our mission, you’ll be able to enjoy great food and refreshing treats available for purchase throughout the day.

This event is more than just pickleball! It’s an opportunity to come together in support of families facing devastating loss. Every registration, sponsorship, donation, and show of support helps to make a difference right here in our community.

📍 North Main Park Pickleball Courts – El Dorado, KS
🗓 Saturday, July 18, 2026
⏰ Check-In Begins at 8:30 AM

‼️ Registration is still open:
https://form.jotform.com/261525745853060

A huge thank you to Bourbon Street Bayou Kitchen and Glacier Bliss Shaved Ice for supporting this event and helping make the day even more enjoyable for our participants and guests.

❤️ Together, we will make an impact.

06/19/2026

There’s still time to sign up for the Ladson Family Foundation Pickleball Tournament on July 18th! 🏓🩷💙

Grab your teammate and come join us for a day of fun- we’d love to have you there! Registration closes July 1st!

We want to give a huge shoutout to our court sponsors! These local partnerships are what made this event possible and we couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you to Janell Crenshaw Shelter Insurance, W Investments, Computer Spot, & Shaws Pest Control! We appreciate you all for supporting the Ladson Family Foundation mission. Thank you for all you do for our community!

06/09/2026

📣 We’re Excited to Announce Our Kickoff Event- a Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser! 🩷💙

Join the Ladson Family Foundation for a day of fun, competition, and community as we gather to honor loved ones and support families affected by loss.

🏓 Pickleball Tournament – Playing for a Purpose
📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 – check in at 8:30 am
📍 North Main Park Pickleball Courts: El Dorado, KS
💲 $60 per team
👥 16 Co-ed teams (must be 18+)
🏆 Cash prize and other awards
👕 Registration includes an event t-shirt

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking for a meaningful way to give back, we’d love to have you join us. Every registration, sponsorship, and share helps us reach more families who need support.

🗓️ Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026

❤️ Rally for Remembrance. Play for a Purpose.

Tag your pickleball partner and help us spread the word!

06/01/2026

We are proud to officially introduce the Ladson Family Foundation. 🩷🎗️💙

After the loss of our son Bennett in 2020, we have felt called to create something meaningful that could help other families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or child loss.

Through our non-profit organization, our mission is to bring awareness, provide support, and help ease the financial burden grieving families may face during some of life’s most difficult moments.

While these conversations are often hard to have, we know many families carry similar stories. Our hope is to build a community of support, compassion, and care for those who need it most.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. We are excited to begin this journey and look forward to making a positive impact in our community.

— Nathan & Shyloh Ladson with the Ladson Family Foundation