Champions of Change Foundation is going to host its 2026 All-Star Pickleball Tournament over Seafair weekend

We were proud to welcome Seahawks Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril and the FOX 13 crew to Axis9 last week as they broke the news that the Champions of Change is hosting a charitable pickleball tournament as part of the 2026 Seafair festivities this summer.

Broadcasting live from the pickleball court inside Axis9, FOX 13 reporter Lauren Donovan and Cliff Avril helped shine a spotlight on the tournament and the mission behind Champions of Change, which supports community-based organizations through the founders’ post-NFL philanthropic work.

During the broadcast, Cliff Avril summed up the moment perfectly, saying, “Nice office you’ve got here.”

As FOX 13 prepares to move into Axis9 later this year, it was exciting to hear their enthusiasm for the fitness center, pickleball court, and amenities floor.

Moments like this reflect what Axis9 was designed to be: a thoughtfully reimagined workspace that brings people together and supports impact well beyond the workplace.

View the full broadcast here: https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/fmc-tfkinyswr9dox3ks