Fort Sanders Foundation Newsletter Fort Sanders Regional Dedicates Unique Portable Chapel Pat Neal’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative Hits the Slopes Fellowship Center serves Hundreds in Need Spring Fling Golf Tournament supports Patient Scholarships Opportunities to make a difference during challenging times A Gift That Keeps On Giving Help Light the Sky at the Southern Summer’s Night Auction Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center celebrates 30 years, honors community leaders Berry featured at Artsclamation! 2008 Fellowship Center offers Hope for Family in Need A Holiday Celebration with Bromma Pemberton Interested in financial stability in these uncertain economic times? New IRA Uses for the New Year Hope for the Holidays   Fort Sanders Regional Dedicates Unique Portable Chapel (05/07/09) Sally Moyer, along with her trusty canine sidekick, Beedle, has been providing support and counsel to patients and families as a Stephen Minister at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center for many years. Recently, she encountered an idea that peaked her interest – a portable chapel to use in patient rooms and family waiting areas throughout the hospital, and at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center and the Fellowship Center. “It was something that just jumped out at me, something practical that was certainly needed by our patients, their family members and our own caregivers,” said Sally. “It was also a fitting memorial for my husband and those who died with him in service to our country.” So, Sally made a generous contribution to underwrite the purchase of the portable chapel and a special dedication ceremony was held on March 19. Chaplain Jeff Ryan shared with the assembled group of friends, staff and volunteers how Sally’s gift was a special tribute to her late husband, Captain Cecil Gerald Moyer, Jr., and the more than 40 American and South Vietnamese soldiers who died with him in a transport plane crash on November 29, 1970, just a few months into his tour of duty in South Vietnam. “Captain Moyer truly loved his wife and his country,” said Chaplain Ryan. “He and those on the plane with him paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is important for us to always remember that freedom isn’t free.” Chaplain Ryan also noted how young these brave men were when they gave their lives, and how they would, if they had survived, be getting ready for retirement and enjoying their grandchildren. Chaplain Cecil Cook expressed his appreciation to Sally for her gifts of time and her generous contribution to the pastoral care program at Fort Sanders Regional. The portable chapel, including Bibles, a cross, candles, a full-size and a small-size communion set, was unveiled for the group. According to Chaplain Cook, “This portable chapel allows us to take spiritual comfort wherever it is most needed across our hospital campus. Because it is mobile, it will also be available for us to use in the event of a catastrophic situation anywhere in our city.” Major General John D’Araujo (Ret.), of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve attended the dedication ceremony to make a special presentation to the leadership of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “It is employers such as Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Covenant Health who really are the backbone of our military effort,” said Major General D’Araujo. “It takes drawing from national guard units to supplement our fulltime troops. Without the assistance of employers, we would be hard pressed to obtain quality people such as Chaplain Ryan to participate in the various national guard units.” Chaplain Ryan is currently a Major on active duty with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Major General presented Fort Sanders Regional with a special certificate of appreciation for their support, and also acknowledged his appreciation for Sally Moyer’s generosity in honor of her husband and his fellow soldiers, noting that he himself had also served in Vietnam. To close the gathering, the group participated in a responsive reading to dedicate the chapel, saying in part, “We do, with joy and gratitude, humbly dedicate the cross, the candles, the communion trays, and each item to be used by God. For the comfort and assurance of God’s presence to be with each individual who mourns, for the strengthening of the weak, for the help of those who are tempted, and for the giving of hope and courage to all who come to meet God where these religious items are needed and utilized, we reverently dedicate this portable chapel for God’s use and glory.” To learn how you can support the pastoral care services at Fort Sanders Regional or throughout Covenant Health, please contact Jeff Elliott, vice president of development, at (865)531-5210 or jelliott@covhlth.com.   Pat Neal’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative Hits the Slopes (05/07/09) Meet the Challenge. Use Your Potential. Re-create Your Life. Over 200 brave individuals did just that when they took part in a unique Learn to Ski event at Ski Beech Mountain in January, coordinated by the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center’s Innovative Recreation Cooperative. During the four-day event, over 120 skiing lessons were provided to individuals with disabilities and 25 volunteers participated in skills training for future adaptive ski events. The Innovative Recreation Cooperative (IRC) was created in 1994 to meet the needs of individuals who have suffered a life changing illness or injury in East Tennessee. The program was designed to be a part of the continuum of care in the rehabilitation process. The IRC hosts a variety of recreation and sporting clinics under an umbrella of education and awareness: education to teach leisure skills to enhance quality of life in a safe environment, and awareness to heighten the understanding of disabilities to the community. Over the years, the IRC has served over 7,000 participants and volunteers. Participants in IRC events are living with the effects of a variety of injuries and illnesses, including brain and spinal injury, stroke, orthopedic injuries, amputations, and neurological impairments. The IRC hosts clinics in water skiing, snow skiing, paddling, cycling, climbing, marksmanship, and golf on a regular basis. Specialty clinics are hosted depending on interest and have included road racing, tennis, sled hockey, hunting, fishing, self-defense, and camping. The IRC is supported by community contributions and grants to Fort Sanders Foundation. All proceeds go directly to the operations of the program to include equipment, repairs, special instructors, and associated fees to conduct clinics. Staff for IRC events are primarily volunteers and peer counselors. The recreation therapy department of Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center coordinates the IRC program. To learn more about participating in and supporting IRC events, please contact Al Kaye, PNRC manager of recreation therapy and IRC director, at (865)541-1353 or akaye@covhlth.com.   Fellowship Center serves Hundreds in Need (05/07/09) During 2008, over 500 families were provided lodging and over 3,000 meals were served at Fellowship Center, a free outpatient lodging facility located on the campus of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Outpatients and their families came from 32 states and four foreign countries – Belize, Germany, England and Puerto Rico. A “home-away-from-home” for those traveling long distances to Knoxville for medical treatment, the Fellowship Center offers 18 fully-furnished apartments, a family room and laundry, a food pantry, and, most importantly, respite and support during stressful times. Most guests who benefit from the Fellowship Center are patients at Thompson Cancer Survival Center, the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, but this caring program is also open to patients from other area hospitals as space permits. Hospitality is always available to Fellowship Center guests, offered in many ways, large and small. “We have found that in times of trauma the simplest act of kindness is appreciated,” says Center director Sarah Whitley. “One lady commented how much she appreciated having the ice trays filled. Another told a staff member her husband wasn’t eating and she was very worried. Shortly after, a staff member showed up at her door with a Krispy Kreme donut. He husband ate it and her worry was gone. Simple, random acts of kindness and warmth truly abound around us all.” One important key to hospitality, especially here in the south, is food. In 2008 alone, the Wednesday kitchen volunteer at the Center made 2,095 deviled eggs! The Center has published its third cookbook this year, "A Pinch of Love…A Dash of Friendship," which features more than 700 recipes from past guests, donors and friends. The cookbook is available for purchase now for just $12.00, by calling the Fellowship Center at (865) 541-1725. The Center can always use support for its unique and caring mission. If you would like to learn more about contributing your time and support to the Center, please contact Sarah Whitley, director, at (865)541-1725 or swhitley@covhlth.com   Spring Fling Golf Tournament supports Patient Scholarships (05/07/09) Imagine you have been gainfully employed for several years, are raising a family, and suddenly find yourself seriously injured in an auto accident. Thankfully, you will live, but you may not walk again without months of rehabilitation. And, you have no health insurance. What happens now? Dozens of patients at Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center have found themselves in similar situations over the past three years. But, they haven’t gone without the care and treatment they needed. Through the generosity of community donors and businesses, they have received care funded by scholarships at the Center. The AT&T Spring Fling Golf Tournament, and its sister event, the Patricia Neal Golf Classic, have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the Center’s scholarship fund. These patients, who meet established medical and financial need criteria, have received therapy to restore their abilities following strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and multiple traumatic injuries. Most importantly, 95 percent of them have returned to their homes, families and communities to rebuild their lives, a success rate significantly above the national average. The Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center salutes our generous Spring Fling Golf Tournament sponsors, particularly our event underwriter AT&T. Visit www.patneal.org/golf or call (865) 531-5210 to see tournament results, or find more information on upcoming golf events.   Opportunities to make a difference during challenging times (05/07/09) The words recession, credit crisis, closures and layoffs are becoming all too common in our newspapers and television newscasts. These are uncertain times and a natural reaction would be to circle the wagons. But as you know, diseases and people needing medical care don’t go away during challenging economic times. The physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals supported by the Fort Sanders Foundation can’t circle the wagons. We are open 24/7 to take care of people, but we are not immune to what is going on. Economic difficulties impact healthcare providers, too. The opportunity to make a difference through volunteering and charitable giving has never been more important and more needed. Join us in helping to: • support the caring work of the chaplains and Stephen Ministers at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center • provide for patient and family education for those benefiting from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center • make available the latest in diabetic testing for those who are unemployed or under employed receiving care at the Fort Sanders Diabetes Center • volunteer your time at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Here are some creative ways of making a difference during these challenging times: • Establish a charitable bequest in your will – a gift that only is funded from what is left of your estate after you have provided for yourself and loved ones • Create a charitable gift annuity – a method that ensures you and your spouse a steady, fixed income for the rest of your lives and the satisfaction of creating a future gift to improve and enhance healthcare for others To receive complimentary information on these ideas, call or e-mail Jeff Elliott at (865)531-5197 or jelliott@covhlth.com. As difficult as our lives may seem, we know there are others who have it much tougher. We appreciate your consideration of ways to provide a helping hand in the communities served by the hospitals and programs of the Fort Sanders Foundation.   A Gift That Keeps On Giving (05/07/09) The obituary in the local papers noted that Bobby Roy Franklin of Lenoir City died at age 65 at Parkwest Medical Center as 2007 wound to a close. But as Paul Harvey would say, here’s the rest of the story. Mr. Franklin was a longtime resident of Lenoir City and spent many years working at the local Viscase plant before retiring. According to his brother, Mr. Franklin was also a longtime patient at Parkwest Medical Center. “Bobby had a lot of heart problems and was treated at Parkwest for probably ten or more years. The doctors and nurses did a great job with him which is why he probably lived as long as he did,” said Barney Franklin, who also noted their mother received great care at Parkwest Medical Center. As a way of thanking the caregivers and hospital which provided him with quality care over many years, Bobby Franklin created a charitable bequest in his last will and testament. This generous gift comes from what is left of one’s estate after taking care of your own needs and those of your loved ones. In this instance, Mr. Franklin’s bequest was not restricted to a certain area but rather for the best use as determined by Parkwest Medical Center’s administration. Following discussions with Mr. Franklin’s brother and the executrix of his estate, Parkwest Medical Center chief administrative officer Rick Lassiter focused on two areas. “We decided to utilize a portion of Mr. Franklin’s gift to benefit our cardiac care program which obviously meant a lot to him. In addition, we thought it would be appropriate to allocate some support for our Chaplain’s Fund which represents a wonderful way to directly benefit patients and some of our own employees who experience hardship and need a helping hand” said Mr. Lassiter. Do you have a will? Has it been updated within the past few years? Are you interested in providing a helping hand as Mr. Franklin did for the benefit of a healthcare program or service at Covenant Health? If so, please call or e-mail Jeff Elliott at (865)531-5197 or jelliott@covhlth.com for a complimentary “Update Your Will” brochure which has 14 reasons why your will may be obsolete. We’ll also include a list of ways you can make a charitable bequest which only gets funded with what remains in your estate after your bills and family are cared for appropriately.   Help Light the Sky at the Southern Summer’s Night Auction (05/07/09) Mark your calendar now for the 7th Annual Southern Summer’s Night Auction Benefit for Hope Center on Saturday, June 13, and join hundreds of Hope Center friends and supporters for a special evening filled with wonderful music, fabulous food, great auction items, and thrilling fireworks. The Hope Center provides practical, psychological and supportive care programs at no charge to inpatients, outpatients, and families affected by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. The Center relies entirely on charitable gifts and donations for its existence. Each year, the evening sky is lit with a beautiful firework display at the annual Southern Summer’s Night Auction. This year, the Center volunteers want the display to be more than just beautiful. They want to light the night sky in celebration of the people you hold dear. For that special moment, their memories, their inspiration, their legacy will be there with us… Please join us by making a donation to Hope Center in honor or in memory of someone you hold close to your heart. With your $50 donation, you can choose the color that will best represent their life – red, pink, green, blue, white, gold, orange, or multicolor. Each firework honoree will be listed on a special display the night of the auction. Since the firework display is sponsored by two very generous donors, each donation will directly benefit Hope Center patients and families. On their behalf, we thank you for being a part of their hope. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Hope Center at (865) 541-3767. You can make your donation online at www.hopecenterknox.org/auction.   Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center celebrates 30 years, honors community leaders (02/03/09) Friends, former patients and staff of the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center joined the center’s namesake, Ms. Patricia Neal, at the Historic Tennessee Theatre in late November to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the Center. The beautiful theatre made a grand backdrop to celebrate the dramatic growth and success of the Center over the past 30 years. Generous sponsors Alcoa, Inc. and Ms. Bromma Pemberton provided support for the event that paid tribute to the many staff, patients and donors who have been a part of the Center’s outstanding history. Special “Community Caring Awards” were presented to three individuals who have made a significant impact on the Center and its service to patients and families in need. The first award recipient was Mr. Dick Ray, longtime leader with Alcoa and founding philanthropist of the Center. Dick was instrumental in obtaining what was at the time of the Center’s founding in 1978 the largest corporate gift ever received by Fort Sanders Foundation. The $100,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation was received following a special visit to Alcoa’s Pittsburgh headquarters by Dick Ray, then Fort Sanders Hospital’s Administrator E. B. Copeland and John Moxham. Jim Haslam, a Foundation board member at the time, loaned the use of his plane for the trip. Dick was a firm believer in making a face-to-face request to secure Alcoa’s support of the campaign to create the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. According to retired Fort Sanders Foundation President John Moxham, “Dick’s successful efforts with this grant really got the ball rolling with regard to increasing philanthropic support from area businesses for the Center.” The second Community Caring Award was presented to Emily Mahan Faust. Though Emily’s health prevented her from joining us for the celebration, her children, Hugh, Jr., Edgar and Cynthia were on hand to receive the award on her behalf. Former Fort Sanders Foundation board member Marylyn Bullock paid tribute to Emily, recalling her time as a local drama coach. One of her star pupils was a young Patricia Neal! Emily and Patricia have maintained a close friendship throughout their lives. Over thirty years ago, Emily placed the all-important phone call to Patricia, who was on location shooting a film in Spain, to ask if the actress would lend her name to the new rehabilitation center being constructed in her hometown. Patricia enthusiastically agreed and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center was born. “Emily not only played a key role in establishing the relationship with Patricia, but she also has been incredibly generous with her time and support in many fundraising efforts for the Center,” said Marylyn Bullock. “She also witnessed the Center’s care first-hand when her husband Hugh received therapy following a car accident.” Following the presentation of these two awards, guests were invited to “take center stage” at the theatre, moving from the audience onto the stage for a dessert buffet and champagne toast. There was one more award yet to be presented…a surprise tribute to a special member of the Center staff. Al Kaye, manager of the recreation therapy department and founder of the Patricia Neal Innovative Recreation Cooperative, was honored with the third “Community Caring Award.” Al’s selfless contributions of time, talent and servant leadership have made an immeasurable impact on the lives of countless patients and their families at the Center. His dedication to doing everything possible to restore the abilities and expand the horizons of the patients he serves is remarkable. Under his leadership, the Innovative Recreation Cooperative has touched the lives of over 7,000 participants and volunteers with adaptive recreation clinics and activities such as water skiing, snow skiing, paddling, cycling, climbing, marksmanship, golf, road racing, tennis, sled hockey, hunting, fishing, self-defense and camping. “When we discussed giving a staff award during our planning for this event,” recalled Dr. Mary Dillon, “It was unanimous that there was really only one choice for that recognition, Al Kaye.” The Foundation extends special thanks to Alcoa, Inc. and Ms. Bromma Pemberton for their sponsorship, to the staff and leadership of the Pat Neal Center for sharing their programs and expertise with our event guests, and to the 30th anniversary planning committee: Doug Bailey, Marylyn Bullock, Robert Cathey, Jo Cochran, Melissa Copelan, E. B. Copeland, Rocky Goode, Cynthia Hughs, Mike McClamroch, John Moxham, and Barbara and George Sampson. Most importantly, thank you to each of you for your continued support of the mission of the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. Here’s to 30 more years of restoring abilities and rebuilding lives!   Berry featured at Artsclamation! 2008 (02/03/09) The seventh annual Artsclamation! fine art sale was held in early November, with over $58,000 in proceeds benefiting the behavioral health programs of Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center and East Tennessee’s leading provider of behavioral health services. Peninsula has helped thousands of people recover from mental disorders and dependencies so they can lead healthy, positive, and productive lives. Artsclamation! showcased original works by more than 30 regional and local artists. This year’s featured artist was Mike C. Berry, who is well known for his coffee and Icee cup illustrations commissioned by Pilot Corporation for a very successful billboard campaign. There’s an almost tangible energy in the paintings of Mike C. Berry that resonates in vibrant colors and sweeping brushstrokes which typify some of his most well-known work. Berry says the energy comes from his environment. It must come from inside him, too. He speaks gently, but controlled enthusiasm is evident in his voice. “Absolutely environment – where life takes you – influences art,” Berry said. “Every day, I am inspired by the booming resurgence of downtown. What was boarded up six, eight years ago is now alive. I try to capture visually my own interpretation of Knoxville street scenes.” Berry has participated in Artsclamation! since the event’s inaugural year in 2002. “I try to do a couple of local shows each year, and Artsclamation! is one of them. It is the best organized and is very well attended so I paint pieces uniquely for this show,” Berry said. One such painting was this year’s featured piece, Fruit and Vegetable Stand, a vibrant work of pastels in every hue from eggplant to lime. This piece, donated by Berry, was auctioned at the preview party with all proceeds benefiting the mental health services of Peninsula. “Mental illness and addiction affects people in a lot of ways. . . I am glad to be part of an event that benefits a cause and a need which touches us all,” Berry said of Artsclamation!. “I’m hesitant to say I am a good artist. If I am a good artist, it comes from being passionate about what I do and a willingness to try new things. I push myself to be better every time I paint. “I love what I do and I know I am lucky and blessed to be doing it. Every compliment I get is like coal to a steam engine. When people tell me they like my work, it feeds the fire and keeps the engine going,” Berry said. Berry serves as gallery manager of the University of Tennessee’s Downtown Gallery. He paints “on the side.” When he’s not painting, Berry and his wife Leah spend their energies parenting their beautiful daughter Orly, who will be two years old in March.   Fellowship Center offers Hope for Family in Need (02/03/09) Being away from home is never easy. Being away from home with a seriously ill husband, two small children, and the holidays quickly approaching seems unimaginable. But this Christmas, a family at Fellowship Center found themselves in exactly that situation. Marlon and Ashley Smith were a happy young family living in Dandridge, Tenn. Marlon, the primary breadwinner for the family, unexpectedly suffered a massive stroke. As he began the long road to recovery, Ashley arrived at the Fellowship Center, frantically trying to determine how they could keep their home, pay their bills, and care for their children without Marlon’s income. Fellowship Center was able to help in the short term, providing lodging and food while Marlon received therapy at the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center. Marlon, Ashley, and their boys, Ollie (5) and Max (1), moved into an apartment in the Chappy House. Ashley began the process of applying for the available community assistance and Marlon got signed up for disability. The family experienced Christmas supported by the hospitality and hope offered at Fellowship Center. A local church helped with Christmas gifts for the children and brings the family to services each week. The Smith family faced such a stressful situation with bravery and courage. And, the “home away from home” provided by the Fellowship Center through your generous contributions turned what could have been a tragic holiday into a time of respite, healing and hope. To learn how you can help families like the Smiths who are staying at Fellowship Center, please call Sarah Whitley at (865)541-1725 or visit www.fellowshipcenterknox.org.   A Holiday Celebration with Bromma Pemberton (02/03/09) Longtime generous friend of Fort Sanders Foundation, Ms. Bromma Pemberton, opened her beautiful home to members of the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and leadership for a special holiday open house in December. Ms. Pemberton, who just celebrated her 99th birthday, has a longstanding tradition of decorating each room of her home with a lovely and unique theme. The guests enjoyed refreshments and admiring the many trees, displays and collections. It is a holiday tradition not to be missed! Thank you, Ms. Pemberton, for your continuing generosity and hospitality!   Interested in financial stability in these uncertain economic times? (02/03/09) Our retirement funds and investments more closely resemble a yo-yo these days. Wouldn’t it be comforting to have one income stream you could count on? A charitable gift annuity may be your answer. Are you interested in: a guaranteed amount of income for the rest of your and your spouse’s lives (no longer having to face the uncertainty of a diminished check)? an increase in what you are currently earning from a CD, money market, bond or stock dividend with much of this income being tax-free? an immediate charitable deduction to help reduce your taxes? the opportunity to gain further savings from capital gain taxes by using an appreciated asset such as stock? (Even with the recent market downturn, most long-term held stocks have considerable appreciation which translates into significant capital gain taxes should you sell. By using this stock to fund a charitable gift annuity, you avoid payment of capital gain taxes.) the satisfaction of making a future gift to the Fort Sanders Foundation benefiting improved patient care? (You can also specify a particular program or service AND can use this gift to create a permanent endowment providing your and your family’s name with a forever legacy of caring.) Peace of mind from today’s economic uncertainty is a great way to start the New Year! For a complimentary, confidential report giving you specific advantages of a charitable gift annuity, please contact Jeff Elliott, vice president of development, at Jelliott@covhlth.com or (865)531-5197.   New IRA Uses for the New Year (02/03/09) Last fall’s “Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008” contained a provision which extended the IRA charitable rollover opportunity through to the end of this year. Basically, those aged 70 ½ or older can contribute otherwise taxable amounts pulled out of a traditional IRA or Roth IRA directly to tax-exempt charities such as Fort Sanders Foundation. These “qualified charitable distributions” are federal income tax free to you. Since tax-free treatment equals a 100% write-off, you don’t get to claim any itemized deduction for a qualified charitable distribution. (IRS says that would be double counting!) A qualified charitable distribution means a payment by your IRA trustee directly to a qualified public charity (certain donor-advised funds and supporting organizations are excluded). The money cannot pass through your hands. This rule applies for 2008 and 2009 tax years but you cannot donate more than $100,000 in either of these years. Bottom Line: IRA dollars are called “double-whammy” dollars because you pay an income tax on the distributions and what is left is subject to estate tax. This “window of opportunity” represents a great way to eliminate the “double-whammy” and pay off that pledge to your church or school. It’s also a good way to create a new gift to your charities of choice or endow your existing charitable interest. Suppose you are already giving $250 a year to, for example, Fort Sanders Foundation. Why not make a tax-free distribution of $25,000 to create a permanent endowment producing at least $1,250 per year directly benefiting this charity! In this way, you have multiplied your original charitable giving five-fold…and this will continue for your lifetime and beyond! Another Advantage: While you can’t “roll” IRA dollars directly into life-income charitable giving plans (gift annuities, charitable trusts), in many instances the income tax exposure you receive when you receive a distribution can be offset by the charitable deduction you would receive for creating a gift annuity or charitable trust. For additional information, please contact Jeff Elliott, Vice President of Development, at (865)531-5197 or Jelliott@covhlth.com. This information is provided as an educational service of Covenant Health’s Office of Philanthropy and is not intended to be legal or financial advice. For this, see an experienced financial planning professional.   Hope for the Holidays (02/03/09) In December, guests at the Hope Center’s annual Hope for the Holidays celebration had the opportunity to shop at the free store which filled the Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church gymnasium, enjoy a lovely holiday meal, watch the antics of a stilt-walker and a clown, participate in crafts and activities for the young or young-at-heart, and, of course, visit with Santa! A candlelight ceremony was held to remember deceased family members and friends, and guests hung memorial ornaments on a special Christmas tree. Hundreds of generous community members gave of their time, talents and financial support to make the holidays brighter for the guests. Your support provided not only for this event, but also for Angel Tree Gifts for more than 116 children and Hope Buckets filled with everyday items that can be used throughout the year for 175 adults. Thank you! The Hope Center provides direct supportive care, advocacy and education for patients and families affected by HIV-AIDS or other serious illnesses. To find out how you can help, call (865)541-3767 or visit www.hopecenterknox.org.