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King, Emily
Dec. 7, 2015
For The Kids
For The Kids fundraisers benefit children’s hospital year round
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Bryan Cody, 11, has been a patient at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital since he was six weeks old and suffers from sickle cell disease.
According to a video on the ETCH website, sickle cell disease causes pain and organ damage. Cody had his spleen removed at age two and has had more than 15 blood transfusions. Cody is one of the many children that For The Kids supports.
FTK is an organization that exists on campuses all over the country. Each chapter of the organization works throughout the year to raise money for their local miracle network hospital.
The Knoxville chapter of FTK puts on events during the school year to raise money for ETCH. The biggest fundraising effort is an all-‐night dance marathon in April.
Natalie Grossman, FTK executive member, is in her third year of involvement with the organization.
“We have monthly clinic parties that allow for the kids to be distracted and have some fun before they are about to undergo treatment. We also have holiday parties with the kids as well, which provide an outlet for the kids to go and have some fun, eat, and dress up,” Grossman said.
According to the FTK website, since its creation in 1995 The University of Tennessee chapter has raised over $1 million for ETCH.
The effort to raise funds for ETCH is ongoing. On Nov. 1 FTK presented Dunk N’ Donate, a 3-‐on-‐3 charity basketball tournament aimed to gain donations for the organization.
According to the FTK executive board, funds raised this year will go toward buying vital sign monitors and Wii fun centers for ETCH.
Although there are frequent events, the organization’s primary focus is the annual dance marathon in the spring. Much goes into planning, and multiple committees are involved in making the event happen.
Rachel Durham, FTK member and a junior at UT, has participated in the organization since she was a freshman.
“The purpose of the Morale Committee is ensuring that all of the participants spirits are high throughout the night. Because the event lasts all night, it can be difficult to maintain enthusiasm and remember the cause for which we are supporting and participating in,” Durham said.
The existence of the morale committee is a testament to the organization’s desire to make this event fun for all who are involved. It is also their responsibility to keep the children engaged with activities, to ensure that it can be a special night for them.
FTK members work throughout the year to make the organization’s events great. Members are always
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aware of the true purpose they serve, and that is to help the children at ETCH.
“The children at the hospital are just like any other child. They like to play and are involved in a number of activities. Cancer and other diseases should not limit them and it is our responsibility to show the children, family, and nurses that UT students are here to support and encourage them through whatever they may face,” Durham said.
This year FTK’s dance marathon is April 1-‐2. For more information on FTK and how to join the organization visit www.ftkutk.org.
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