A HUMMINGBIRD RETURNS TO RAYPA

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Nothing in Barney and Fran Myer's initial meeting on the pickleball court indicated that they would go beyond playing a few games together. Nor would another brief pickleball match years later hint at the deep love and transformative impact they would have on each other's lives.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Their dynamic relationship played a pivotal role in the rapid growth of pickleball propelling it to become the fastest-growing sport. As a pickleball power couple they not only contributed to the sport's expansion but also played a part in establishing the USAPA now known as USA Pickleball.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This is a memoir that spans their fourteen years together intertwined with Barney's numerous accomplishments. When Barney receives a diagnosis of a rare neurodegenerative disease he and Fran refuse to dwell on self-pity or succumb to defeat. Instead their story centers around resilience and courage showcasing how this extraordinary couple confronts a challenging prognosis together.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Each day presents new obstacles as the illness relentlessly progresses yet they strive to infuse their lives with meaning purpose and joy. Their journey serves as an inspiration to all.</strong></p><p></p>