It's About Children - Summer 2012 Issue by East Tennessee Children's Hospital

“Dear Children’s”

January 12, 2012

Dear Children’s Hospital,

My daughter, Halle, had a seizure on December 23rd and was a patient at Children’s Hospital until the 26th. While it was no fun being in the hospital over Christmas, the hospital was absolutely fantastic! We were especially touched by the gi� s Santa brought Halle. � e gi� s weren’t something that we “needed” � nancially as a family, but the thoughtfulness li� ed our spirits immensely. Danielle Roach Knoxville, TN

were especially touched by the gi� s Santa brought Halle. � e gi� s weren’t something that we “needed” � nancially as a family, but the thoughtfulness li� ed our spirits immensely. Knoxville, TN

October 23, 2011

Dear Children’s Hospital,

Our son, Devon Hankey, was released from East

Tennessee Children’s Hospital today, and I just wanted to drop

you a note to thank you for the wonderful, compassionate

care he received while at your hospital. We had several terri� c

nurses and doctors taking care of him, but there was one nurse

who really impressed me with her level of professionalism and

caring. Her name is Caley, and she was working in 4 East.

Our son had a very di� cult night a few days a� er his spinal

fusion surgery, and Caley went over and beyond in her e� orts

to help him with his pain and to comfort both Devon and

me (his mom). She made what was one of the most di� cult

times in both of our lives a little easier to bear. � ank you for

having her there when we needed her.

Patricia Hankey

� orn Hill, TN

On The Cover: Nathan Welch of Baird, TX. Read his story on pages 4-6.

Dennis Ragsdale, Chairman • Bill Terry, M.D., Vice Chairman • Michael Crabtree, Secretary/Treasurer • John Buchheit, M.D. • Debbie Christiansen, M.D. Dawn Ford • Randall Gibson • Keith D. Goodwin • Steven Harb • Lewis Harris, M.D. • Dee Haslam • A. David Martin • Larry Martin • Christopher Miller, M.D. Steve South • Laurens Tullock • Jim Bush, Chair Emeritus • William G. Byrd, M.D., Chair Emeritus • Don Parnell, Chair Emeritus

Lise Christensen, M.D., Chief of Staff • Mark Cramolini, M.D., Vice Chief of Staff Lori Patterson, M.D., Secretary

Ken Wicker, M.D., Chief of Medicine • Cameron J. Sears, M.D., Chief of Surgery

Keith D. Goodwin, President/CEO • Bruce Anderson, Vice President for Legal Services & General Counsel • Laura Barnes, R.N., M.S.N., NEA-BC, Vice President for Patient Care • Joe Childs, M.D., Vice President for Medical Services Zane Goodrich, CPA, Vice President for Finance & CFO • Carlton M. Long, Vice President for Development and Community Services • Rudy McKinley, Vice President for Operations • Sue Wilburn, Vice President for Human Resources

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Board of Directors

Medical Staff

Chiefs of Services

Administration

It’s About Children StaffEllen Liston, APR, Fellow PRSA, Director of Community Relations Neil Crosby, Contributing Photographer

“Because Children are Special…”…they deserve the best possible health care given in a positive, family-centered atmosphere of friendliness, cooperation and support -- regardless of race, religion or ability to pay.”…their medical needs are closely related to their emotional and informational needs; therefore, the total child must be considered in treating any illness or injury.”…their health care requires family involvement, special understanding, special equipment and specially trained personnel who recognize that children are not miniature adults.”…their health care can best be provided by a facility with a well-trained medical and hospital staff whose only interests and concerns are with the total health andwell-being of infants, children and adolescents.

Statement of Philosophy East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Children’s Hospital is a Tobacco-Free and Smoke-Free Campus

Children’s Hospital NOTES

� e holidays may seem far away, but Children’s Hospital is already busy preparing for the 2012 Fantasy of Trees. � e theme for the 28th annual celebration is “� e 12 Days of Christmas,” featuring birds, music and other imagery from the classic song alongside the already magical tree, wreath and � replace displays. Several new children’s activities will also be included this year. In 2011, Fantasy of Trees raised $342,988, allowing Children’s Hospital to purchase new MRI and ambulance equipment and renovate the chemo prep room. Over the past 27 years, Fantasy of Trees has raised more than $6 million for Children’s Hospital. Co-Chairs for the 2012 event are Genia Jackson and Janice Davis, and the Assistant Co-Chair is Susan Hannah. For more information on how to volunteer or be a sponsor for the 2012 Fantasy of Trees, contact the Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services Department at (865) 514-8385.

Pictured above are Co-Chairs for the 2012 event (left to right): Genia Jackson and Janice Davis with Assistant Co-Chair Susan Hannah.

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Volunteers give $50,000

to Children’s Hospital

More than 250 volunteers unsel� shly

give their time and energy every year to make

Children’s Hospital a special, inviting place for

patients and their families. � e hospital relies on

these volunteers to brighten patients’ days with

their care and attention as well as assist hospital

departments with various tasks. Volunteers also

give generous gi� s to the hospital each year. On

January 17, the Children’s Hospital Volunteers

presented Children’s Hospital Administration

with a donation of $50,000. � e money was

raised from Gi� Shop sales and allocated as

follows:

• $26,464 for the Pediatric Intensive Care

Unit TotalCare bed system.

• $15,000 for the 2011 Fantasy of Trees

sponsorship pledge.• $8,536 for Child Life to fund the Swank

in-room movie system.

Children’s Hospital extends a special thank

you to the many dedicated volunteers who

donate their valuable time to the hospital and

their � nancial donations that support Children’s

Hospital’s numerous projects, programs and

departments.Hospital’s numerous projects, programs and

departments.

Shoney’s to Sponsor KidCare ID Program

According to the National Center for Missing and

Exploited Children (NCMEC), 800,000 children ages 18 and

younger go missing each year. One of the most important

tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child

is an up-to-date, good quality photograph. For the 18th year,

Shoney’s Restaurants is sponsoring three KidCare ID events

at area malls to o� er parents o� cial photo identi� cation of

their child. A KidCare ID includes a child’s color photograph,

� ngerprints, height, weight, date of birth and medical pro� le,

as well as a 24-hour NCMEC hotline number. A KidCare ID

can expedite the process of � nding a missing child, and all

parents are encouraged to have photo identi� cation for each

of their children. Each participant will also receive a child’s “goody bag”

� lled with fun safety items for the family.

Over the last 17 years, the program has provided

more than 36,000 children with IDs. Other community

organizations involved in the program are the Knoxville

Police Department, Safety City, Children’s Hospital, Safe

Kids of the Greater Knox area, the Knoxville News Sentinel,

Walgreens, WVLT-TV 8/Volunteer TV, Star 102.1 radio

and � e Optimist Club of Knoxville.

KidCare event times and locations are as follows:

• Friday, August 17, 1-7 p.m. at Knoxville Center Mall

• Saturday, August 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at West Town Mall

• Sunday, August 19, noon-6 p.m. at Foothills Mall

For more information, contact Annie LaLonde at

Shoney’s at (865) 690-6331.

Articles by Andrew Denton, student intern

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Nathan and his sister, Megan, catch up on some TV after the surgery

Nathan and his sister, Megan, catch up on some TV after the surgery

For most students, spring break consists of sleep, sand and sightseeing. Nathan Welch, a fi fth-grader from Baird, Texas, had plans to explore, stay up late and hang out with friends and family on his week-long spring break in March. His family traveled 900 miles from Texas to spend their spring break with another family in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Th e Welch’s were having a wonderful vacation but at 10:30 p.m. on the third day of the trip, Nathan’s stomach began to hurt. “I thought it was just a stomach ache, but the pain worsened, and I began to vomit,” Nathan said. Nathan’s parents, Noel and Tim, had him lie down and take a warm bath to relieve the discomfort. Th e pain didn’t subside, so at about 3:30 a.m. the Welch’s decided to take Nathan to

the nearest hospital, LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville. Nathan was admitted to Leconte Medical Center’s emergency department, and lab work revealed that his white blood count was very high. LeConte Medical Center decided to transfer Nathan to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital by ambulance. Nathan arrived at Children’s Hospital’s emergency department about 8 a.m. on March 14 and a CT scan revealed he had acute appendicitis. “Th e pain was so bad that when the doctor would touch my stomach, I wanted to jump off the table,” Nathan said. Dr. Carol Fowler, pediatric surgeon, scheduled an appendectomy for 2:30 that afternoon.

“In hindsight I realize that there were warning signs of his appendicitis. A week before spring break Nathan had a stomach ache and vomited, but a bad stomach bug was going around his school,” Noel said. “I thought he had a virus because he felt fi ne in a day or two. Looking back, it must have been the fi rst sign of his appendicitis.” Nathan was in surgery for almost two hours. “We were a nervous wreck. We knew that Nathan was in good hands, but emergency surgery was the last thing we expected to do on spring break,” Tim said. “We actually met another surgeon, Dr. Glaze Vaughn, who had just moved here from Texas. It was nice to have a little bit of home in the hospital.”

Nathan rests after his appendectomy

Striking a pose in Gatlinburg

“We loved everyone at Children’s Hospital, and they made us feel so comfortable even though we were so far from home. We were lucky to be able to have our surgery here,” Tim said.

by Hayley Martin,Public Relations Specialist

Nathan’s surgery went very well, and by the time his parents were allowed to see him after the surgery, he was awake, just very groggy. Nathan remained in the hospital for fi ve days on 24-hour antibiotics and couldn’t eat solid food for three days. “I ate a lot of soup and popsicles. Th e fi rst thing I wanted once I could eat solid food was a McDonald’s McGriddle,” Nathan said. Nathan enjoyed playing games with his Child Life Specialists and was even able to bring his own Xbox to the hospital. “It kept him entertained for hours. He even sent us to the mall to get him more games,” Noel said. Th e Welch’s were discharged from Children’s Hospital on Monday, March 19. “Nate is good as new, and we can hardly see the scar. He was able to return to his physical education class on April 16 and was so thrilled,” Noel said. Th e Welch’s admit to now being “real” UT fans and root for the University of Tennessee. Megan, Nathan’s sister, even got a UT Build-A-Bear and named it Tiara, after Nathan’s favorite nurse.

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Nathan and Megan visit Ryman Auditoriumin Nashville

The Welch family and their friends make a stop at Graceland on

the way to Gatlinburg

Meet NateName:

Nathan “Nate” WelchAge: 11Grade:

Fifth gradeHometown:Baird, Texas

Favorite Colors:Orange and yellow

Favorite Food:Cheeseburger

Favorite school subject: Math

What I do for fun: Video games and

play outsideWhat a want to be when I grow up:

Wind turbine technician (like his dad)

The Welch family and their friends make a stop at Graceland on stop at Graceland on

the way to Gatlinburg

Nathan and Nathan and

Leading The Way

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now use small amounts of morphine to help the baby reach an entirely drug-free state. Babies respond better to this new process and are able to go home without any chance of further withdrawal symptoms. “� e withdrawal process is not linear,” Saunders said. “� ere are a lot of dynamics that occur along the way. � rough a multidisciplinary team approach, we created a safe and consistent approach to treatment.” � e new protocol requires that a baby has a longer inpatient stay at Children’s Hospital. NAS babies now stay an average of 38 days in the NICU instead of about three to four when they were treated with methodone. � is increase in patient days combined with a rise in NAS cases in East Tennessee created a back-up within NICU 1 and 2, both on the Fi� h Floor. � rough NICU 3’s construction, NAS babies can receive the help they need in a more developmentally appropriate environment. King explained, “� e NAS baby needs a calm, quiet environment to prevent overstimulation. � e new NICU 3 provides a controlled environment for the baby and its family.

To address a recent increase in babies diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Children’s Hospital has expanded the Haslam Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). � e NICU expansion – a new NICU 3 on the � ird Floor – was completed in November 2011 and has improved Children’s Hospital’s ability to address this growing issue. With the creation of NICU 3, Children’s Hospital went from 44 to 60 licensed NICU beds. NAS occurs when a woman takes addictive prescription pain medications or illegal drugs while pregnant. � ese substances pass to the baby through the placenta during the pregnancy, causing the baby to become dependent on the drug. When the baby is born, symptoms of withdrawal occur. While these symptoms can vary depending on the drug used, the frequency of use and the development of the baby, they generally include fever, extreme irritability, high-pitched crying or vomiting. Previously, these babies were given methadone, which relieves withdrawal symptoms, and they stayed in the hospital an average of 14 days. However, Carla Saunders, NNP-BC, Advance Practice Coordinator, Pediatrix Medical Group at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, recognized many problems the babies faced a� er their hospital stay. She explained, “� ere were issues with parents taking the medication we gave, pediatricians not understanding the withdrawal process or treatment, and an 80 percent no-show rate at follow-up appointments. I followed 12 babies through the outpatient withdrawal process, and it became clear that it wasn’t a safe thing to do anymore.” Because of these issues, Saunders partnered with Terry King, Informatics Support Pharmacist, and Sheri Smith, Nursing Director of Critical Care, to develop a new protocol for NAS babies. Instead of treating with methadone, doctors

New NAS protocol leads to expanded NICU

Children’s Hospital’s vision statement is “Leading the Way to Healthy Children.” In this series in It’s About Children, we are sharing with our readers some of the many ways we are “Leading the Way.” Outstanding practices by Children’s Hospital departments

are highlighted—things that are, although quite commonplace at our pediatric medical center, actually rather unique. � is series showcases the exceptional work done at Children’s Hospital and demonstrates how the hospital is a great place to work.

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Cooling cap technologysaves lives in NICU

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition called hypoxicischemic encephalopathy, his or her brain doesn’t get enough oxygen. About 9,000 babies are born in the United States each year with the disease, which can cause cerebral palsy, secondary injuries or even death. At the Haslam Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital, these risks have been severely decreased by the introduction of the lifesaving Cool Cap System. � is relatively new technology uses cooling caps to slow the metabolism of the babies. � rough this slowing process, babies can maintain safe core temperatures while selective parts of their brains are cooled. � e baby wears the cooling cap on his or her head for three days, during which vital signs are constantly monitored. For neonatologist John Buchheit, M.D., the Cool Cap system is incredibly valuable. He explained, “It allows the babies

to rest while decreasing the chemical reactions in their brains.” � ese chemical reactions are directly linked to secondary injuries that cause lifelong developmental issues. By slowing these chemical reactions the baby has a chance to recover. At Children’s Hospital, cooling caps are used 10-15 times a year for acutely ill babies. Because this technology is ad-vanced and relatively new, it is not a � xture in all NICUs. Dr. Buchheit said, “� is technology is important for babies in our area in preventing secondary injuries due to problems in the brain. We’re fortunate, and the babies are fortunate to have it.”

by Cassidy Duckett, student intern

Project ADAM Tennessee, a new initiative at Children’s Hospital, has developed a website, www.projectadamtennessee.org, to showcase the work Project ADAM Tennessee has done in the region, highlight new research in the field of CPR/sudden cardiac arrest and explain how to get involved in the life-saving initiative. All public Knox County high schools currently have an AED, but most middle schools do not have access to one. Project ADAM Tennessee aims to place an AED in each Knox County middle school by 2013. Throughout the year, Project ADAM Tennessee will teach area high school staff, administrators and students how to use AEDs currently installed in each school and train each middle school’s staff on proper AED use. According to the American Heart Association, several thousand students nationwide died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2011. Many of the deaths could have been prevented if an automated external defibrillator (AED) had been used; AEDs allow for early defibrillation, an electrical shock to the heart that enables the heart to return to its

normal rhythm. For every minute that passes as sudden cardiac arrest occurs, the chance of survival decreases by 10 percent. With an AED onsite, school responders can immediately attempt to save a life.

by Hayley Martin, Public Relations Specialist

Project ADAM Tennessee launches new website


No more falls with Humpty Dumpty helping

� ough hospitals are a place to get better, accidents such as falls can -- and do -- happen. � ese unexpected incidences can increase the length of a stay and costs while adding new pain for the patient. To prevent falls, Children’s Hospital has drawn inspiration from the clumsiest character of them all: Humpty Dumpty. � e Humpy Dumpty program was developed at Miami Children’s Hospital as a fall prevention program. � e Nursing Performance Improvement Council at Children’s Hospital purchased the program from Miami this spring. It uses a simple scale to measure the fall risk for each patient; the score is based on many factors including diagnosis, environmental factors and medication usage. If the patient has a score of 12 or more, he or she is considered high risk and identi� ed with a happy egg picture. “� e Humpty Dumpty picture will go everywhere with the patient in the hospital,” sta� nurse Ali Gonzalez, RN, explained. “It is important that all nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, volunteers—everyone knows what this symbol means.” � e program also helps parents understand fall risk. Each parent is given tips for preventing falls both at the hospital and at home. If a child is designated as high risk, a Fall Alert System is put in place among parents and nurses to prevent any accidents.


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As announced in past issues of It’s About Children, the state of Tennessee in summer 2011 notified drivers with Children’s Hospital specialty license plates that the plate was obsolete and could not be renewed. However, Development Department staff members have succeeded in having the plate reinstated with a new design. After the design is finalized, Children’s Hospital will begin to take orders for the new plate. Children’s Hospital

Children’s Hospital license plate reinstated

Ali Gonzalez, RN, secures a patient’s bed

rail as part of the Humpty

Dumpty protocol to prevent falls.

must receive 1,000 orders to meet the state requirement before the plate goes into production. The plate will cost $35 in addition to each county’s renewal fee, with the hospital receiving $15 from each plate sold. Funds raised help Children’s Hospital provide the important services of Child Life, Pastoral Care and Social Work for patients and their families.

by Andrew Denton, student intern

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You probably have never broken a Guinness World Record, but your chance is coming in June! During Children’s Hospital’s 6th annual Water Safety Day on June 14 at Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, you can take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson along with around 20,000 other kids and adults from across the globe. Children’s Hospital, along with Safe Kids of the Greater Knox Area and Dollywood’s Splash Country, is adding this fun and important component to its annual Water Safety Day to remind children, parents and all caregivers that the best thing anyone of any age can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. In addition to the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson component, Water Safety Day also features information

on CPR and how to be prepared in an emergency from Children’s Hospital; opportunities to win great water safety items with a “splash pass” available inside the gate; and safety tips from Safe Kids of the Greater Knox Area and the coalition’s partners – the American Red Cross and the Pigeon Forge Fire and Police Departments. � ere is no extra charge for the water safety program but an admission ticket to Dollywood’s Splash Country is required; for information, visit www.dollywoodssplashcountry.com. For more information on water safety and the event on June 14, visit www.etch.com or call Children’s Hospital at (865) 541-8165.

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Water safety event to be part of ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’


Book written and illustrated by childrento honor anniversary

In honor of its 75th anniversary celebration, Children’s Hospital and the Books by Kids Foundation have teamed up to publish East Tennessee from A to Z. � e book, which will be sold around the area to bene� t Children’s Hospital, includes short stanzas on East Tennessee’s historical � gures, landmarks and characteristics for each letter of the alphabet.

� e book will be illustrated by Children’s Hospital patients and authored by the winner of the Young Authors Contest. Middle school students in 16 East Tennessee counties had an opportunity to submit text for the book in April and early May. � e winner and his or her adult sponsor will each receive a new iPad through a donation from the Children’s Hospital Committee for the Future.

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“� is book will be a creative, meaningful way to celebrate our community and its children for our 75th anniversary,” Children’s Hospital President Keith Goodwin said. “We look forward to seeing the � nished product, which will highlight the creativity of local students.” � e Books by Kids Foundation is based in Jacksonville, Florida. � e non-pro� t organization facilitates the production of educational children’s books. East Tennessee from A to Z is the � � h book in their A to Z series. “We are thrilled to partner with East Tennessee Children’s Hospital to create East Tennessee A to Z,” Heather Surface, founder and director of the Books by Kids Foundation, said. “While the project o� ers a fun way for local kids to learn about their hometown and a chance to see their words in print, it also underscores the importance of giving back to their community.” Look for more information on the book and how to purchase it in the next issue of It’s About Children.


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“This book will be a creative, meaningful way to celebrate our community and its

children for our 75th anniversary.”

Children’s Hospital’s 2012 volunteer award winners (left to right): Verna Bollin, Helen Mills, Belinda Smith and Sandra Coggins.

Photo by Michael Dayah.

On April 21, Children’s Hospital celebrated the volunteers who devote their time to improving the lives of our patients, their families and Children’s Hospital sta� . In addition to awards given for milestone hours of service, four individuals were recognized for their exemplary commitment to volunteering.

� e Edna H. Duncan Award honors a volunteer who shows “personal and professional excellence in volunteer service” to the hospital. � is year, the award went to Verna Bollin, who has given over 4,000 hours of her time to volunteer at Children’s Hospital. Verna serves as the Chair of the Volunteer Leadership Council, volunteers in the Gift Shop and Surgery Lounge, and organizes the hospital’s Clothing Closet. She also is a vital part of the Fantasy of Trees Designer Team.

� e second award, the Anne D. Regas Award, is presented to a volunteer for “exemplary commitment, courage and perseverance in volunteer service to Children’s Hospital.” � is year’s recipient was Helen Mills, a gi� shop volunteer since 1997, who is known for her ability to turn

broken items and mismatched goods into beautiful creations. Helen is a past Co-Chair for Fantasy of Trees and continues to work with this event as a key volunteer each year.

� e third award presented was the “24 Karat” Award, given to a volunteer who demonstrates “enthusiastic participation in volunteer service to Children’s Hospital.” � e recipient of this year’s “24 Karat” award was Sandra Coggins, an enthusiastic volunteer who plays the piano in the lobby for families and visitors. She has been volunteering at Children’s since 2010. Sandra currently works with the Family and Friends Cart, stocks Family Food Pantries and serves as a NICU cuddler.

� e � nal award was the Shining Star Award, established to recognize dedication to evening and weekend volunteer service to Children’s Hospital. � is year Belinda Smith received this award, re� ecting her 1,000 hours of service at the Information Desk and in the Emergency Room.


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Hospital honors dedicated volunteers

Children’s Hospital’s 2012 volunteer award winners (left to right): Verna Bollin, Helen Mills, Belinda Smith and Sandra Coggins.

Photo by Michael Dayah.



Q&A

What is an AED? Should my child’s school or sports park have one? An automated external de� brillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock to the heart. When the heart is in sudden cardiac arrest, a shock through the chest (which travels to the heart) can halt an abnormal, ine� ective rhythm and enable a normal rhythm to resume. A shock delivered by an AED within 3-5 minutes of the start of cardiac arrest can save a life. In 2011, several thousand students nationwide died from sudden cardiac arrest. A child spends about 20 percent of his/her day in a school, so an AED is recommended to have on-site. With an AED on-site, school responders can immediately attempt to save a life.

I have heard that CPR guidelines recently changed. What are the new guidelines? Th e American Heart Association revised their CPR guidelines in 2010 from ABC (airway, breathing, circulation/compressions) to CAB (circulation/compressions, airway, breathing). � e American Heart Association also abides by an updated chain of survival that features � ve links. � e links in the new American Heart Association Chain of Survival are: 1. Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system 2. Early CPR with emphasis on chest compressions 3. Rapid de� brillation (AED use) 4. E� ective advanced life support 5. Integrated post-cardiac arrest care

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Upcoming community education classes

CPR Certifi cation CourseDates: June 4, July 9, August 6Time: 6-10 p.m. � is certi� cation course teaches the American Heart Association chain of survival -- from when to call 911 to how to eff ectively administer CPR to an infant, child or adult. Th is course is designed for anyone who may be expected to respond to emergencies at home or in the workplace. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Following the course, participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver certi� cation card. � is course is $25 per person.

Safe SitterDates: June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch is provided) Safe Sitter is a national organization that teaches young adolescents safe and nurturing babysitting techniques and the rescue skills needed to respond appropriately to medical

emergencies. Instructors are certi� ed through Safe Sitter nationally. Participants must be ages 11-14. Th is course is $25 per person.

Class size is limited, so preregistration is required. All classes are off ered in the Koppel Plaza at Children’s Hospital unless otherwise noted. For more information, to register for any of these classes or to receive our free Healthy Kids parenting newsletter, call (865) 541-8262. Announcements about upcoming classes can be seen on WBIR-TV 10 and heard on area radio stations. Or visit our web site at www.etch.com and click on “Healthy Information” and then “Healthy Kids Calendar.” Children’s Hospital’s Healthy Kids Campaign, sponsored by WBIR-TV Channel 10 and Chick-Fil-A, is a community education initiative of the hospital’s Community Relations Department to help parents keep their children healthy.

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Children’s Hospital has been identified as a top 25 Safe Sitter® teaching site for 2011. Safe Sitter® is a national organization that teaches young adolescents safe and nurturing babysitting techniques and rescue skills needed to respond to medical emergencies. The Safe Sitter® class at Children’s Hospital certified 182 “safe sitters” during 2011. Safe Sitter® is offered for children ages 11-14, and the cost is $25 per participant. Children’s Hospital usually offers Safe Sitter® classes once a month. Upcoming dates include June 9 and 23. Class size is limited, so pre-register by calling (865) 541-8262.

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family history, the practitioner completing the sports physical can better evaluate the child’s need for further testing.

O� entimes in the movies I see lifeguards performing CPR at the pool or beach. Can sudden cardiac arrest happen while swimming? Swimming is a strenuous form of exercise that o� en sends those at risk for sudden cardiac arrest into an abnormal rhythm. Near-drowning of a good swimmer is a sign of a cardiac arrhythmia that causes sudden cardiac arrest.

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Dr. Je� Jennings, pediatric cardiologist

Marianne Jennings, RN and Project ADAM Tennessee Coordinator

Susan Johnson, RN, Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Why did the American Heart Association change the guidelines? A� er much science-based research, the American Heart Association found that by minimizing interruptions in compressions, more lives have been saved. Compressions return blood circulation to the entire body. Why is it important to learn CPR? Who should be certi� ed? Th e more people who know CPR, the more lives that can be saved. � e American Heart Association even recommends teenagers be certifi ed in CPR. Studies show that bystander CPR more than doubles the patient survival rate. For every minute that sudden cardiac arrest is not treated, the chance of survival decreases by 10 percent.

How can I become CPR certi� ed? Contact the Children’s Hospital Healthy Kids hotline at (865) 541-8262 or the American Heart Association Education hotline at 1-877-242-4277 to � nd a class in your area.

Do I need to get recerti� ed if I have already taken CPR? Yes, recerti� cation should be done every two years to stay up-to-date on current guidelines. It is also helpful in remembering CPR techniques.

I have heard of people getting sued by performing CPR on a stranger? What is my risk? Many states, including Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia, have Good Samaritan laws that protect individuals from liability when performing CPR and using an AED if performed while trying to save a life.

What are the warning signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest? Dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations, excessive shortness of breath with exercise, excessive fatigue with exercise, fainting during exercise and family history of sudden death are reported in a signi� cant population who experience sudden cardiac arrest. However, sudden cardiac arrest o� en occurs with no previous signs or symptoms.

How important is my child’s sports physical? It is very important that the family history portion of the physical be answered by an adult prior to the physical performed by a health care provider. In 2011, the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association added additional heart health questions to better assess each child. With accurate

Development Department addsMajor Gifts/ Annual Giving Offi cer

More than 20 years as a mother of four has given Danni Varlan of Knoxville an in-depth look at the patient care side of Children’s Hospital. Eleven years on the Children’s Hospital Board of Directors have given Varlan an in-depth look at the business side of the pediatric medical center. � is spring, she added a third side of the hospital to her life experience – she stepped down from the board to become an employee in the hospital’s Development Department. As the new Major Gift s/Annual Giving Offi cer, Varlan will lead Children’s Hospital’s e� orts to increase and enhance fundraising. She will encourage new relationships with potential donors who have never been associated with Children’s Hospital and take them on behind-the-scenes tours; grow the new annual giving program designed to attract women of all ages to become more involved with the hospital; and cultivate relationships with donors from Knox County and throughout the hospital’s 16-county service area. “Danni’s far reaching relationships within East Tennessee will enhance the development e� orts of Children’s Hospital,” said Carlton Long, Vice President for Development and Community Services at Children’s Hospital. “� rough her community involvement in East Tennessee over the last 30 years, she is a well known and well respected individual. Relationships are key for a successful development operation. From the � rst day on the job, she hit the ground running and has not stopped yet! Her enthusiasm for Children’s Hospital will be a tremendous asset to our organization.” Varlan and her husband, Tom, a United States District Judge in Knoxville, are the parents of Georgia, 25; Susanna, 23; Alex, 21; and Paul, 19. While raising four children, the Varlans have seen more than their share of pediatrician visits,

tonsillectomies, rotavirus and even MRSA, among other common childhood ailments. � ey also experienced one particularly serious medical moment in 1991. Alex, then an infant, developed a severe and highly contagious bacterial infection, pneumococcemia, that was potentially fatal. � rough the skilled and compassionate care of sta� at Children’s Hospital, Alex survived – and thrived – and is now a student at the University of Tennessee. Before joining Children’s Hospital, Varlan was the president of East Tennesseans for Airfare Competition (ETAC) for about 10 years. At ETAC, Varlan planned, developed and implemented initiatives to support e� orts to bring competitively priced air service to McGhee Tyson Airport as well as educated businesses and community leaders in the region on how to support and keep competitive airfare service in the market. Varlan also is a Planning Consultant and Facilitator for strategic and long range planning, visioning, team building and other goals identi� ed by clients such as East Tennessee Foundation, Bijou � eatre, American Bar Association and Tennessee Bar Association. Her partner in the consulting business is Bruce Anderson, Vice President for Legal Services at Children’s Hospital. Varlan, who holds a bachelor of arts in English from Georgia State University, has been active in the East Tennessee community for many years. She was appointed by Governor Bredesen in 2010 to the State of Tennessee Board of Regents, and she is on the boards of directors for both the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. A member of the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC), Varlan also is a graduate of the 1998 class of Leadership Knoxville.

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Baseball for Babies � e 10th annual Baseball for Babies tournament takes place June 1-3 at various Knoxville-area ball parks. � e tournament is open to 8U through 16U teams. � e Hayes family of New Market sponsors the yearly tournament in memory of their daughter, Nancy, who passed away in the Children’s Hospital Haslam Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Last year’s event raised more than $15,000 for Children’s Hospital. For more information about the tournament, contact Lenny Hayes at (865) 441-1367.

Peyton ManningGolf Classic See page 20 for more information.

Camp Eagle’s Nest Most children look forward to enjoying the sun and playing outside during the summer, including Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic patients. Camp Eagle’s Nest, which takes place at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend, allows children who have been diagnosed with cancer or a blood disorder to enjoy the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. Campers participate in activities like horseback riding, canoeing, rock climbing, tubing and much more. Campers also are able to interact with camp counselors, who are nurses and other clinical sta� from Children’s Hospital, giving patients an opportunity to form bonds outside the hospital. � is year, Camp Eagle’s Nest takes places July 29 – August 2 and features a superhero theme. � e camp is open to all Hematology/Oncology Clinic patients with their doctor’s approval.

Camp Eagle’s Nest is free for patients, thanks to generous � nancial and in-kind contributions. � is camp would not be possible without donations from the East Tennessee community. For more information, contact Rick Callaway at (865) 541-8476.

Camp Cure For children with diabetes, Camp Cure is a way to learn and develop con� dence and independence in caring for diabetes in a fun camp environment. � is year’s theme is “Reach for the Stars!” and focuses on space. Camp Cure is July 9-13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 5-8 and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for children ages 9-12 at the Karns Community Youth Center. Campers ages 11-12 also have the option of attending an overnight adventure. � e cost to attend Camp Cure is $20 per child. � e cost of the optional overnight adventure is an additional $60. For more information, contact Cathy Van Ostrand, Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist and camp director, at (865) 541-8281 or email [email protected].

The Donald M. Gally Summer Camp � e Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center o� ers a free, week-long day camp every July for children with special needs. � e Donald M. Gally Summer Camp features activities such as arts and cra� s, swimming and games directed by sta� therapists, special education teachers and adaptive recreation specialists. � e camp takes place at the Kiwanis Fresh Air Camp on Prosser Road in Knoxville through a generous donation from local Kiwanis Club members. Session I, for campers ages 5-9, takes place July 9-13. Session II, for campers ages 10-14, takes place July 16-20. Hours for both weeks are 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Because there is no cost to attend, donations are greatly appreciated. For more information, contact the Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center at (865) 690-8961 or send an email to [email protected].

by Andrew Denton, student intern

Mark your calendars NOW for several upcoming events to entertain families and bene� t Children’s Hospital. � anks to the generous people of East Tennessee who host and participate in these events, Children’s Hospital

can continue to provide the best pediatric health care to the children of this region.

Calendar of Events


Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012


125 Jackson Partners, LLC

3 Burgers, LLC

Mr. Charles Abernathy

Ace Hardware - Browder’s #10675

Ace Hardware Corp.

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Acker, Jr.

Ackermann PR, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Adam

Mr. & Mrs. F. Whitfi eld Addicks

Ms. Virginia Adkisson

Ms. Sherry W. Ailor

Mrs. Helen C. Akard

Albiston and Smith, PLLC

Alcoa-Global Impact

Mr. Vasilios Alexiades

All Occasions Party Rentals

Mr. Harold W. Allen

Mr. Robert W. Allen

Ms. Kristin Alm

Always in Bloom

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Ambs

Amy’s Hallmark

Mr. Gary Anderson

Mr. & Mrs. Ian M. Anderson

Mr. John M. Anderson, II

Mr. Keith Andress

Ellen Andrews, M. D.

Mr. George Angelos

Anglers Woods Homeowners Association

Mr. Jason Apley

Mr. Martin H. Armendariz

Mr. Milton Armstrong

Arnett Draper & Hagood

Mr. Robert M. Asbury

Ms. Suzanne Asher

AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign

Ms. S. M. Atchley

Doug & Sylvia Atkins

Mrs. Mary S. Atkins

Aunt Betty, Peanut & Uncle Van

Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Austin & Family

Ms. Lisa Baggett

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph C. Bahr

Mrs. Hesta Bailey

Jean & Bob Baird

Ms. Virginia Baker

Ms. Sandy Ball

Mr. David A. Ballinger

Bank of America United Way Campaign

Mrs. Tara Bankes

Mr. Brian Barker

Mr. Rodney Barnes

barre3

Ms. Grace I. Barrows

Mr. Frederick J. Barry

James & Caryl Bates

Mr. Paul C. Bates

Ms. Joyce Beal

Sam & Mary Anne Beall

Ms. Carrie Beam

Mr. Robert G. Beam

Mr. & Mrs. E. Paul Bean

Mr. Bobby A. Beaty

Ms. Alice Beauchene

Ms. Phyllis A. Beaven

Mr. William R. Beavers, Sr.

Edward & Neva Beck

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey M. Becker

Ms. Amy Beffrey

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B. Bell

Belmont Heights Baptist Church

Mr. Joseph Bendor

Robert & Frieda Bennett

Mrs. Tracy Berger-Carmen

Ms. Wilma A. Berggren

Mrs. Valerie Bernard

Herman & Betty Best

Ms. Sandra L. Bickford

Big Dog Reefs

Mrs. Ruby H. Bilyeu

Mr. Cleophas Bingham

Mr. Paul D. Bird

Dr. & Mrs. Chris R. Birdwell

Herb & Jean Bishop

Mr. Sonny Bivens

Rolen, Zach & Seth Blaine

Ms. Melissa M. Blair

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Blake

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Blake

Mr. & Mrs. Alton E. Blakley, Jr.

Jack David Blalock, Jr.

Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Blossom

Blount Ave, LLC

Mr. Tom Blue & Dr. Melinda

H. Blue

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Mr. Howard Z. Blum

Ray & Becky Boatright

Bob’s Package Store

Ms. Naomi Boling

Ms. Verna M. Bollin

Chuck & Angie Bolus

Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Bomar

Ms. Olena Bondarenko

Mr. & Mrs. James F. Borden

Mr. Mitchell Borden

Mrs. Joy L. Bornhoeft

John Bouchard & Sons Co.

Ms. Michelle A. Bowen

Mr. Glenn R. Boyles

Ms. Amy Brackins

Ms. Mary E. Branan

Ms. Jane L. Branson

Ms. Kathy Brewer

David & Shalinka Brickhouse

Bob & Connie Brimi

Drs. Kevin & Jennifer Brinkmann

Mr. Richard Brion

Mr. Everett O. Britton

Broadway Towers Residents

Ms. Amy K. Brock

Mr. Jon B. Brock

Ms. Allison Brown

Ms. Audrey Brown

Chad & Cynthia Brown

Ms. Edith Brown

Mr. J. C. Brown

Mrs. Nancy Brown

Mr. David Browning

Ms. Brenda H. Bryan

John Q. Buchheit, M. D.

Ms. Lisa M. Buchner

Mrs. Donna G. Buckner

Mr. James C. Buckner

Bull Head Products, Inc.

Von & Linda Bullock

Mr. William Bullock

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Burgan

Ms. Donna Burgess

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Burnett

Ms. Hazel Burress

Ms. Sarah E. Burton

Ms. Yvonne Bushell

Dr. Dennis M. Bushman

Mr. Dwight Butcher

Mrs. Teresa L. Butcher- Chapman

Ms. Josie Butler

Mr. Woody Byars

Mrs. Stephanie B. Byerly

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Byrd

Mr. Marvin D. Cadwallader

Mr. Charles Calloway

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Camp

Mr. & Mrs. Carl E. Campbell

Ms. Ellen Campbell

Mr. James K. Campbell, Jr.

Mr. William R. Campbell

Ms. Sara N. Cantrell

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Cantwell

Carleo Entertainment, Inc.

Carmike Cinemas- Wynnsong 16

Mr. & Mrs. Billie L. Carrel

Mr. George Carroll

Mr. Jerry L. Carter

Ms. Joy Carter

Ms. Barbara Cassady

Ms. Brigitte H. Cate

Centocor, Inc.

Central Baptist Church of Fountain City

Central High School

Kirk & Debbie Cervenka

Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Chadwell

Mr. Walker L. Chamblee

Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Chandler

Ms. Paige C. Chandler

Ms. Anne Changas

Mr. & Mrs. Mike S. Charland

Chattanooga Area CFC

Cherokee Distributing Co., Inc.

Ms. Barbara J. Chesney

Sometimes Children’s Hospital needs the latest in high-tech medical equipment. But sometimes, the hospital needs more everyday items – such as game systems and tablet computers – to enhance comfort and education for our patients. Such needs are often met by one particular group –Children’s Hospital’s Committee for the Future. The Committee for the Future recently donated $21,052 to Children’s Hospital for the benefit of many departments. The Child Life department was able to buy two new Wii game systems to replace aging GameCube systems, as well as storage bins for keeping clean toys. To soothe babies, the Haslam Family Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) bought 16 infant swings and many stuffed animals. For Camp Cure, the summer camp for diabetes patients, the Committee for the Future funded “Camp Brain” software, which will allow camp directors and counselors to track all aspects of camp management. In addition, the camp bought a SnoKonette Ice Shaver machine to make cool treats for the campers on hot summer days. The Committee for the Future also provided the funds to buy prizes for the Young Authors Contest. The book, titled “East Tennessee from A to Z,” will be illustrated by patients from Children’s Hospital. The winning author and his or her teacher or parent facilitator will each receive an iPad. See

page 12 for more information on this contest. iPads were bought by the Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center for use in speech and language therapy sessions to teach cause and effect, receptive identification and imitation tasks, as well as for alternative communication. The committee, which began in 1988, includes local business people and professionals. The mission of Committee for the Future is to complete service and fundraising projects for the specific needs of Children’s Hospital.


Committee for the Future givesWiis, iPads to hospital

page 12 for more information on this contest.


Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Chick-Fil-A Restaurants

Chico’s -- #0123, #0532, #0595 #3339, #5098 and Chico’s, Inc.

Brian & Holly Child

Children’s Anesthesiologists, PC

Children’s Hospital Volunteers

Dr. Joseph F. Childs

Ms. Erin M. Christen

Everett & Ashli Christen

Lin & Chris Christenberry

Dr. Deborah J. Christiansen

Ms. Kathy Cisson

Civitan Club - West Knox

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse A. Clark

Clayton Bank & Trust

Mr. Willis L. Clements

Clinton High School

Ms. Yvonne Coates

Ms. Janet S. Cockrum

Mr. & Mrs. Allen Cody

Ms. Dawn Cody

Ms. Bettye B. Coffelt

Frank & Sonya Colandro

Ms. Beverly Cole

Ms. Elsie Cole

Kevin & Lesley Cole

Mrs. Jillian M. Collier

Mrs. Ameline Collins

Ms. Barbara D. Collins

Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Collins, Jr.

Ms. Kathy Combs

Comcast

Comedy Barn Canines

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Comer

Mr. & Mrs. Loring J. Compton, Jr.

Ms. Sally S. Cook

CO-OP Financial Services

Becky & Lyle Cooper

Mrs. Debra K. Cooper

Ms. Theresa Cordle

Cornerstone Foundation of Knoxville

Mr. & Mrs. Milburn R. Courtney

Covenant Health

Ms. April Cox

Mr. Benny Cox

Margarete & Freddie Cox

Mr. R. D. Cox

Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Crabtree

Ms. Debbie Craft

Mr. Alistair Crannis

Mrs. Dorothy J. Crawford

Ms. Lynda Crippen

Ms. Evelyn M. Crisp

Mr. Randy Crockett

Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Croley

Mr. Joshua A. Cronauer

Neil & Elizabeth Crosby

Mr. Steve H. Crowe

Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Crowell



Monday, June 18Fox Den Country Club in Farragut

It’s time “fore” the Peyton Manning Golf Classic to benefi t East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the PeyBack Foundation. Manning, quarterback for the National Football League’s Denver Broncos, will be present at the tournament and will visit with golfers throughout the day.

Tournament format: 4-player team swat (or best ball), fl ighted by team handicaps; maximum individual handicap is 25. Golfers can enjoy either a morning or afternoon round, and each round is considered a separate tournament with three fl ights – awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning teams in each fl ight. Each winning team member will receive a prize. The day of golf will include breakfast, lunch, a 19th hole reception, goody bags, golf shirts, door prizes and much more.

For information or to register, contact Pat Scott at Children’s Hospital at (865) 541-8244 or [email protected].



Mr. Philip R. Crye

Mrs. Carol A. Cumesty

Ms. Wendy Cummings

Ms. Veronica L. Cunningham

Ms. Della Dailey

Ms. Peggy Dalton

Dance Marathon Council-UT

Ms. Mary F. Danford

The Daniel Foundation

Ms. Sherry L. Daniels

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Daves, Jr.

Hubert & Rose Davidson

Mr. & Mrs. Soni Davidson

Joe H. Davis

Ms. Josephine S. Davis

Jana & Bill Davison

Miss Gail Dawson

Mr. Anthony De Gregorio

Mr. Robert J. Delmoro

Janie & Bill Dempster

The Dent Man

Mr. & Mrs. Harry P. Denton

Mr. Marcus B. Denton

Mr. & Mrs. Max R. Denton

DeRoyal Industries, Inc.

Randy & Mika DeVault

Ms. Clara DeVoe

Dewhirst Properties, LLC

Mr. Leonard Dial

Mrs. Deborah L. Diddle

The Joseph Dillman Family

Mr. Mark Dittig

Ms. Cheryl Doan

Ms. Louise F. Dodd

Ms. Jere E. Doherty

Ms. Ann O. Dorsett

Mr. Joe W. Downey

Dream Team Event Lighting

Ms. Anne G. Dungan

Ms. Amy Dyer

Mr. Scotty Dykes

Dyna Body Fitness Equipment

East Tennessee Pediatric Cardiology, PC

Mrs. Lynnette Easter

Mr. Bob Ebinger

Ecolab

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Eddy

Mr. Don M. Edmondson

Ms. Lynn Edmondson

Ms. Patricia D. Edwards

Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Eledge

Mr. Robert Elliott

Mr. & Mrs. David L. Ellis

Ms. Mary E. Ellis

Ms. Whitney W. Ellis

Ms. Claudia Elrod

Mr. & Mrs. Myron Ely

Michael & Deborah Emery

Ms. Tiffany T. Emitt

Ms. Karyn L. Engblom

Enrichment Federal Credit Union

Ms. Holly Epps

Ms. Monica J. Eshleman

Ms. Susan Estrada

ETCH Business Offi ce- Billing Dept.

ETCH Self-Pay Department

Ms. Lucille Evans

Matthew & Amy Evans

Ms. Myrtle Evans

Ms. Carlene Everett

Ms. Kathleen H. Fabish

Mrs. Deborah W. Fain

Lexi & Anna Farmer

Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Feather, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Norman E.

Featherston

First Tennessee Bank, N.A.

First Tennessee Foundation

Food Lion -- #395, #660, #700, #761, #787, #824, #1055, #1362, #1408, #1467 and #2128

Ms. Bobbie Ford

Rev. Sandra S. Foster

Fountain City United Methodist Women, Circle 11

Ms. Kathy D. Fowler

Mr. Charles S. Francis

Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Francis

Mr. Michael J. Frank

Frank’s Barbershop

Mr. Larry R. French

Mr. Herbert Frost

Froyoz FC, LLC

Steve & Debra Fuller

Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Fulmer

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Fuqua

Gabbard Publications

Mr. James L. Galo

Ms. Jenny L. Gambrell

Mr. Horton G. Gangwer

Mrs. Carmen Gardner

Ms. Becky D. Garrett

Mr. William Garrett

Mr. David Gay

Ms. Nicole Gentry

Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson

Mr. & Mrs. Randall L. Gibson

Gift Gourmet and Interiors, LLC

Ms. Loren Gilbert

Ms. Tammy K. Giles

Girl Scout Troop #465



Dr. & Mrs. A. Michael Glover

Mr. John W. Goan

Mrs. Carole P. Gobert

Mr. & Mrs. Herman L. Goddard

Ms. Teresa Goddard

Mr. Robert W. Godwin

Mr. Gary Goff

Golden Corral #779, #804 and #903

Mrs. Heather Golin

Good Sounds Entertainment

Mrs. Mary D. Goodman

Mr. & Mrs. Keith D. Goodwin

Ms. Penny K. Goosie

Ms. Frances Gorman

Dr. & Mrs. Glenn C. Graber

Ms. Ellen Graham

Graham Corporation

Tom & Henry Grahl


The Great Smoky Mountain Cluster of Dog Shows made a $1,371.68 donation in February to Children’s Hospital. The proceeds were raised at their fall fundraising event. From left to right are Jean Dinkins, representative of the Great Smoky Mountain Cluster of Dog Shows, and Alexis Niceley, Children’s Hospital Community Development Specialist.

On March 2-3, students at the University of Tennessee danced the night away at the Tennessee Recreational Center for Students (TRECS) on the UT campus to benefit the Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Activities throughout the night included live music and activities for Hematology/Oncology patients. UT students also learned a Dance Marathon dance to perform at the end of the 14-hour celebration. Dance Marathon 2012 raised over $43,000 for Children’s Hospital’s Hematology/Oncology Endowment Fund. Children’s Hospital and the patients and staff of the Hematology/Oncology Clinic extend a special thank you to the University of Tennessee; the Dance Marathon Executive Committee; Kate Humphrey, Advisor; Natalie Williams, President; Taylor Gautier, Vice President of Events; Zac Giffin, Vice President of Dancer Relations; and Julie Gillette, Vice President of Community Outreach.


Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Mr. Michael Graves

Ms. Dawna C. Gray

Mrs. Kellie S. Gray

Mr. & Mrs. Art Grayson

Great Clips -- #4501, #4503, #4504, #4505, #4506, #4507, #4508, #4509, #4511, #4512, #4513, #4514, #4515, #4516, #4517 and #9611

Great Smoky Mountain Cluster of Dog Shows

Randy & Jan Greaves

Ms. Arkie T. Greene

Mr. Kester J. Greene, Jr.

Greenway Baptist Church

Mr. William C. Greer

Mr. & Mrs. Mike W. Greiner

Gresham Middle School

Ms. Anita C. Griffi th

Ms. Estelle S. Grisham

Mr. & Mrs. Mark J. Gross

Mr. Charles C. Guy

Mr. John Hale

Dr. Danny R. Hall

Ms. Jane Hall

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry N. Hall

Mr. Frank H. Hambright

Mr. & Mrs. P. Jack Hamilton

Ms. Betty A. Hammill

Ms. Pearl E. Hampton

Ms. Christy A. Hancock

Dr. Joseph W. Harb

Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Harb, Jr.

Ms. Carol Harden

Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hardin

Alex & Mary Belle Harkness

Mrs. Rebecca Harmon

James & Christina Harrill

Mr. Thomas R. Harrington, III

Ms. Paula E. Harris

Ms. Peggy Harris

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Harris

Ms. Delores F. Harrison

Mr. James Hartsell

Ms. Linda Y. Harvey

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Haslam, III

Ms. Tammy Hatcher

Mr. Randy Hatfi eld

Ms. Vikki Hatfi eld

Zoe Haub & Neeley Wilson

Ms. Carletta Haun

Ms. Narvia D. Haywood

Mr. Martin L. Hazlett

Mr. Edward Headlee

Ms. Judy Heath

Mr. Anthony C. Heitzman

Ms. Beverly Helton

Ms. Julia A. Helton

Ms. Margaret D. Helton

Mr. Rudy Henderson

Ms. Jan Herlitze

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Herman

Ms. Susan Z. Hibbett

Mrs. Joyce D. Hickman

Ms. Cindy M. Hicks

Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Hillard

Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Himes

Mr. Norman E. Hinkle

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey B. Hirsh

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Hirsh

His Laboring Few Ministry

Mr. Tim Hitson

Jeremy & Katie Hodges

Dr. & Mrs. Paul W. Hoffmann

Erik & Kathi Hofstad

Ms. Cheri Hogrefe

Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park

Ms. Dana C. Holloway

Ms. Margaret Holloway

Ms. Annie E. Holoubek

Home Depot #730

Mr. Billy Hooks

Brandon & Ashley Hopkins

Mrs. Susan P. Horn

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Horton

Ms. Kristi D. Houk

Mrs. Ella J. Housley

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert H. Howard

Mrs. Ruth A. Howard

Brent & Tracy Hubbs

Mrs. Cathy R. Huddleston

Ms. Barbara U. Huff

Ms. Mary A. Huff

Ms. Janet B. Hughes

Paul & Danielle Hughes

Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Yann & Renee Le Moine

Ms. Mary L. Ledbetter

Mr. Reid Lederer

Ms. Brenda Leek

Mr. Jon J. Lekes

Mr. Walter LeMasurier

Leola Walkup Friendship Class

Mr. Bryan Lester

Mrs. Amanda Lewis

Mr. Darrell D. Lewis

Mr. Wayne C. Lin

Mr. & Mrs. Gordon M. Lindner

Ellen & Scott Liston

Little Explorers by Premier Athletics

Mr. Charles C. Littlefi eld

Living Faith Church

Ms. Violet Loden

Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Long

Mr. Jim Longest

Mrs. Bobbie Loveday

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lovegrove

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores

Josh Lovett

Mr. Jimmy R. Loyless

Dr. Amber Luhn

Mrs. Catherine A. Luther

Mr. Gaylord Lynn

Mr. Mark Machado

Dr. John R. Maddox, Jr.

Ms. Lori Mahaffy

Mr. Tim Mahoney

Mr. Jerome Majdecki

Mr. & Mrs. Conrad L. Majors, Jr.

Dr. Shahid A. Malik & Mrs. Nazmia Malik

Carole Zwick Mandel & Brett

Mr. James Manikas

Manufacturers Acceptance Corp.


Humana, Inc.

Ms. Jackie G. Humphrey

Mr. Doyle Hunt

Mr. Robert L. Hutchison

Richard & Lena Hutton

Ingles

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Iroff

Mr. Gary A. Irving

Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ivy

Jack and Jules

Mr. Joseph Jacobsen

Mrs. Erin R. Janish

Mr. Ronald E. Jarnagin

Mr. Jack L. Jenkins

Mrs. Kathryn M. Jenkins

Ms. Elizabeth Jennings

Jewelry Television

Ms. Angie Johnson

Mrs. Brenda Johnson

Ms. Catherine B. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. David Johnson

Ms. Dot M. Johnson

Mr. Glen D. Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin R. Johnson

Ms. Linda Johnson

Ms. Shannon Johnson

Johnson & Galyon, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Sam Johnston

Ms. Edna C. Jones

Mr. Jack G. Jones

Mr. John D. Jones

Mr. Melton Jones

Dr. Farris Jordan

Ms. Patricia Jordon

Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Junis

Mrs. Beth Kamer

Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Kell

Mr. William P. Kelleghan

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Keller

The Jim Kellner Family

Kellogg’s

Ms. Pat C. Kelly

KelSan Products Company

Ms. Chera-Lyn Kennedy

Mr. Jim Kennedy

Josh & Alissa Kennedy

Mrs. Bethany Kennemore

Mrs. Midge Kerns

Mr. Carroll B. Kesterson

J. R. & Marilyn Keylon

Mrs. Margie Kidd

Ms. Wanda Kilpatrick

Ms. Hwa O. Kim

Mrs. Brenda Kincheloe

Mr. David C. King

Ms. Heather N. King

William & Joanne King

Ms. Judy A. Kittrell

Darren & Amanda Kitts

Kiwanis Club - Newport

Kiwanis Club - Norwood

Ms. Ann M. Knox

Knox County Homebound

Knox County Register of Deeds

Knox-Tenn Rental Company

Knoxville Catholic High School

Knoxville Elks Lodge #160

Knoxville News Sentinel

Knoxville Ski & Outing Club, Inc.

Knoxville Zoo

Ms. Katherine Kober

Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Sports Medicine Outreach Program

Kohl’s Department Stores

Ms. Carolyn H. Krause

Krispy Kreme #54

Kroger -- #530 and #686

Mr. Ted Krupman

Mr. & Mrs. James B. Kyle

Ms. Mavis LaBounty

Ms. Erin Laine

Lakeside Studios

Mr. & Mrs. Jude Lam

Mr. Eric M. Lamb

Ms. Tammy Lamons

Mr. Lawrence Landau

Ms. April Lane

Ms. Kati Lane

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Langerholc

Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Langerholc

Laurel Church of Christ

Mr. & Mrs. Elbert Lay, Jr.

On March 12, 2012, the West Knox Civitan Club presented a $3,000 donation to the Oliver William Hill Jr., M.D., Pediatric Neurology Laboratory at Children’s Hospital. From left to right: Neurology Department Director Casey Lynam and West Knox Civitan Club President Dr. Kim Boggs. The funds will help to purchase iPads to keep patients occupied during neurological diagnostics tests, such as EEGs.

Star 102.1 radio and Children’s Hospital hosted the fourth annual Dancing with the Knoxville Stars on February 16 at the Knoxville Expo Center. Eleven local celebrities competed in a ballroom dancing competition based on the reality TV show “Dancing with the Stars” to raise money for Children’s Hospital. Each dollar donated counted as one vote for each dancer, and this year’s net fundraising total was $67,672.03. Celebrity participants this year were: WBIR-TV 10 Sports Anchor Kris Budden; Former UT Football Player Robert Peace; Renita Stinnett, Knoxville Expo Center/Graham Corporation Sales Team; WVLT-TV Anchor Lorena Estrada; Knoxville News Sentinel Writer Jamie Satterfield; Former First Lady of Knoxville Janet Testerman Crossley; Fitness Expert Missy Kane; Star 102.1 DJ Shaffer; Master of Ceremonies at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Jay Teter; Local Singer/Songwriter Logan Murrell; and WATE-TV Anchor Bo Williams. The award for best dance was presented to Teter and his professional partner, Taryn Escobar; the award for most money raised went to Stinnett, who raised $9,265.65.


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Mapco Express

Mr. Elmer H. Marine

Mrs. Phyllis L. Marks

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Marley, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. A. David Martin

Mr. Herbert M. Martin

Mr. Murray J. Martin

Mrs. Nancy K. Martinek

Maryville Church of Christ

Allyn & Maureen Maslin

Ms. Kristin Massengill

Ms. Angela L. Massey

Mazda Knoxville

Mr. & Mrs. Rudy E. McBee

Matthew & Sarah McBride

Ms. Nancy McCarty

Mr. H. Carl McConnell

Mrs. Carol S. McConnell

Mr. & Mrs. Raymond McCord

Col. James F. McCorkle

Ms. Emily R. McCutcheon

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McDonough

Ms. Ashley J. McGinnis

Mr. Mike McGrath

McKesson

Mr. Aubrey D. McKinney

Mr. John McKittrick

McLane-Love’s Country Stores #306 and #306R

Gene & Jean McLemore

Mrs. Sylvia R. McMahan

Mr. Jack R. McMillian, Jr.

Ms. Martha McNeilly

Mrs. Melanie A. McNutt

Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. McPherson

Ms. Nancy McSorley

James & Kristen McTyre

Jeff Mellor & Doris Gove

Mr. Matthew W. Mengeling

Ms. Ella Mertens

Mr. Shawn Michaels

Ms. Angela D. Mikles

Ms. Kristen P. Mikles

Millennium Laboratories, Inc.

Mrs. Brenda M. Miller

Ms. Deb Miller

Ms. Melissa Miller

Ms. Page P. Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Sam A. Miller

Mrs. Betty Millsaps

Ms. Dixie Minatra

MINI of Knoxville

Jeanette & James Minor

Hazen & Brettany Mirts

Mrs. Roma Misra

Mr. Thomas R. Mollica

Ms. Sherry E. Montgomery

Ms. Amanda K. Moore

Ms. Margie Moore

Gregg & Teresa Morgan

Mrs. Jennifer D. Morgan

Mr. & Mrs. Eric S. Morrison

Morristown Driver’s Service, Inc.

Mrs. Pat Morton

Mr. Willis J. Moses

Mountain Pine Needlers

Mr. Earnest Mouser

Ms. Laura Muir

Ms. Barbara Mullikin

Mr. Philip J. Mummert

Ms. Jodi Murphy

Mr. William W. Murphy

Mr. Ted E. Murray

Mr. Bennie Myers

Mr. Joseph D. Myers

Ms. Penelope Myers

Mr. Roger D. Myers

Ms. Rosemary Myers

John & Karen Needy

Mrs. Gloria K. Nelson

Ms. Lucile J. Nelson

Mr. Robert N. Nelson

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Nestor

Mr. & Mrs. Neal A. Neuenschwander

Ms. Jennifer R. Neuhaus

Mrs. Jenny A. Neveu

New Hope Baptist Church

Lloyd & Kristy Newcomb

Jerry L. Newman

Newport Sand & Gravel

Mrs. Barbara Newton

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nicholson

dancing Knoxville stars!

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Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Mr. Roger Nooe

Ms. Francis R. Norris

Northshore Group

Mrs. Flo P. Norville

Ms. Marlene Norwood

NRO Charitable Giving

Carolyn Oaks-Wallace and Dave Wallace

Mr. Jim O’Conner

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher T. O’Cull

Ray & Judy Ogle

Ms. Della H. Oliver

Dr. G. Stephen Ollard

Ms. Betty S. Olson

Mr. William T. Oody

Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’Quinn

Ms. Michelle O’Reilley

John C. Osborn, D.D.S.

Ms. Ryanne Osborne

Mr. Terry Overton

Mr. Rex W. Ownby

Mr. Bryan D. Pabst

Mrs. Lillian L. Pace

Ms. Lacey Pack

Pairs and Spares Sunday School of Fountain City UMC

Ms. Donna Palazzolo

Mr. & Mrs. Larry S. Palmer

Dr. Mary Palmer

Papa John’s of Knoxville

Papa Murphy’s

Dr. Dante Pappano & Dr. Ellen Pappano

Dr. Jeanann P. Pardue

Ms. Wanda Patterson

Mr. Billy Payne

Ms. Courtney Peace

Steve & Carolyn Pease

Sarah W. Penegar, Ph.D.

Penske Truck Leasing

Mrs. Susan G. Perkins

Ms. Karen D. Pershing

Pershing Yoakley & Associates

Peterbilt of Knoxville

Mr. William J. Peterson

Mr. & Mrs. Colbert G. Petree

Phi Mu Fraternity

Mrs. Rosemary Phillips

Phillips and Jordan, Inc.

James T. Pickering, D.D.S

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley H. Pickering, Sr.

Pilot Corporation

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

The Pink Ladies of FOT

Mr. & Mrs. G. S. Pittenger

Debbie & Douglas Plemons

Justin R. Plummer

Ms. Mary G. Plummer

PM&R Associates

Sophie & Leo Pollock

Ms. Debra A. Poole

Mr. Clifton J. Posey

Ms. Jeanne Potter

The Pour Guys Bartending Service

Premier Surgical Associates

Prestige Cleaners, Inc.

Harold & Patt Price & Antioch Baptist Church

Proffi tt & Sons, Inc.

Provision Health Partners, LLC

Mr. Jack Pryor

Mr. Will J. Pugh

Mr. James Pulliam

The Puppy Zone

Ms. Sherry Pyatt

Pyro Shows, Inc.

Mrs. Jennifer A. Queener

Mr. Craig Ramsey

Mr. Burt Ratledge

Dr. Ryan Redman

Ms. Carol Reed

Regal Entertainment Group

Mr. & Mrs. Costa G. Regas

Mr. William F. Regas

Regions Bank

ReMax Adventure Realty #21182

Rescue Baptist Church

Revenue Recovery Corporation

Ms. Stacey Reymer

Mr. James E. Reynolds

Mr. Bobby L. Rice

It’s About Children recaps the events and friends that support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. For more information regarding the fund-raising eff orts of Children’s Hospital, contact:

Children’s Hospital Development Offi ceP.O. Box 15010Knoxville, TN 37901-5010

(865) 541-8441 • www.etch.com

Development Staff :Carlton M. Long

Vice President for Development and Community Services (865) 541-8172 • [email protected] Teresa Goddard Major Gifts/Grants Development Offi cer (865) 541-8466 • [email protected] Debra Poole Major Gifts/Planned Giving Director (865) 541-8467 • [email protected] Danni Varlan Major Gifts/Annual Giving Offi cer (865) 541-8567 • [email protected] Pat Scott Community Development Offi cer (865) 541-8244 • [email protected]

Alexis Niceley Community Development Specialist (865) 541-8745 • [email protected] Ellen Cole Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Director (865) 541-8437 • [email protected]

Rebecca Greene Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program Director (865) 541-8608 • [email protected]

Marguerite Hogan Creative Projects Offi cer (865) 541-8741 • [email protected] Audrey Madigan Development Operations Specialist (865) 541-8723 • [email protected] Susan Cate Gift Records Specialist (865) 541-8162 • [email protected] Paula Haun Development Offi ce Secretary (865) 541-8441 • [email protected]




David & Monique Stevens

Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Stevenson, Jr.

Mrs. Faith Stewart

Dr. & Mrs. C. Marzel Stiefel

Mr. Otis R. Stokes

Mr. John S. Stone

Ms. Heather Story

Mr. Mark L. Stowers

Stowers Machinery Corporation

Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Strachan

Mr. Michael T. Strickland

Strike & Spare Family Bowl

Mr. Evan C. Sturm

Subway

Bobby Summers

Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Summers

Ms. Agnes Surrett

Mr. & Mrs. Clarence G. Sutton

John & Kathy Switow

Mrs. Maxine H. Szabo

Ms. Sylvia Talmage

Ms. Emma C. Tate

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Teague

Team Health Mid-Atlantic

Mr. Edd Templeton

Tennessee Baptist Church

Tennessee Log-A-Load for Kids

Tennessee Smokies Baseball, Inc.

Tennessee Valley Mustang Club

Tennessee Valley Title Insurance Company

Mrs. Jo W. Terry

Ms. Donna J. Terzak

Chris Testerman, M. D.

Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Teter

Dr. Sanjay Thakur

Mr. C. J. Thompson

Mr. Cecil E. Thompson

Mrs. Elinor G. Thompson

Mr. James Thompson

Ms. Sallie A. Thompson

Ms. Sina W. Richardson

Wayne & Emily Sue Richardson

Ms. Kristi S. Riggins

Mr. Robert F. Riggsby

Mr. Frank N. Riley

Mrs. Janice Rittenberry

Eric & Robin Robbins

Dash & Debra Roberts

Tony & Mary Roberts

Claude & Elizabeth Robinson Charitable Trust

Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church

Ms. Lois Rodenberger

Dr. John S. Rogers & Dr. Nadine Trainer

Ms. Amy Romano

Ms. Kathryn Rosa

Mr. James Rosenbaum

Amy & Hal Rosenberg

Mr. David P. Ross

Kevin & Janet Ross

Mr. Jeffrey K. Royce

Mrs. Lisa L. Rule

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Russell

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Russell

Ms. Marilyn Russell

Ms. Mary R. Russell

Dr. & Mrs. Robert C. Russell

The Rustic Cradle

Sacred Heart Cathedral School

S. J. Sahakian

Salon Visage Market Square, LLC

Salon Visage, Inc.

Mr. John G. Sample

Mrs. Marjorie M. Sams

Sam’s Club #6572

Sam’s Club #8256

Ms. Rosa M. Sanders

Mr. Marvin T. Sanford, Jr.

Ms. Rebecca A. Satterfi eld

Say Cheese Photo Booth

Mrs. Betty A. Schmid

Ms. Linda M. Schreiner

Ms. Patricia C. Schriver

Mr. Robert Schrock

Mrs. Patricia Scott

Scripps Networks

Ms. Lil Seals

Ms. Jennifer M. Seay

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee

Mr. & Mrs. James E. Seiber

Mr. & Mrs. A. Gary Self

Ms. Cindy Serbin

Sevier County High School Beta Club

Ms. Dinah Sexton

Mr. Daniel Shaffer

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Shannon

Mrs. Helen S. Sharp

Ms. Janet L. Sharp

Samuel Sharp & Family

Ms. Kate Shattuck

Ms. Susan Shaver

Todd & Natalie Shaver

Ms. Georgia Shephard

Ms. Ashley Sherlin

Mr. Gordon R. Sherman

Mr. Keith W. Shillings

Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc.

Mr. Alex B. Shore

Ms. Laney Shorter

Mr. Brian Shupe

James & Frankie Sievers

Theuk Silavong

Ms. Michele I. Silva

Mrs. Bernard Silverstein

Ms. Susan Simcox

Ms. Brenda K. Simmons

Ms. Jody D. Simmons

Mr. Paul T. Simmons

Ms. Margurite Sims

Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Singer

Mrs. Mary F. Sipprell

Mr. William Sivyer

Mr. & Mrs. Dale H. Skidmore

Mr. Lee Skinner

Mr. & Mrs. Chip Skvara

Mr. Walter J. Slay

Stan & Marcia Smartt

Mr. Chandos C. Smith, Jr.

Mr. D. Ray Smith

David & Jackie Smith

Ms. Evelyn G. Smith

Ms. Linda K. Smith

Mrs. Lois Smith

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Smith

Ms. Melinda L. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Smith

Mr. Richard A. Smith

Robert T. Smith, D.D.S., M.S.

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Smith

Dr. Brandon Smithey & Dr. Angela Smithey

Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club

Smoky Mountain Region CFC

Mr. Larry Smothers

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Snodgrass

Mr. Donald Snyder

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Snyder, Jr.

Mrs. Rebeccca G. South

South Knox Branch Library Staff

Spa 9700

Spa Visage, Inc.

Mr. Robert L. Spahr

Ms. Vonna Spahr

Mr. Ben Sparks

Mr. Ludwin Speir

Mrs. Glenna J. Spradlin

Mr. & Mrs. Gerard J. Sprague

Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. St. Clair

Dr. & Mrs. William P. Stallworth

The Estate of Pauline G. Stamps

Mr. Jeff Stamps

State of Tennessee Department of Human Services

State of Tennessee Dept. of Finance & Administration

Mr. Ernest C. Steele

Ms. Carolyn M. Stein

Mr. Jim Stengel

Ms. Janey M. Sterchi

Sterchi Elementary School Staff

Center Stage, a black tie gala benefiting the Goody’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital, took place April 14 at the Knoxville Convention Center. The event, organized in 1993 by Wendy and Bob Goodfriend, was an evening of pure entertainment with Chicago taking center stage to delight a packed house of over 780 sponsors and guests. The night included a cocktail reception, dinner, a performance by Chicago and a final reception featuring Soul Connection. The décor reflected one of Chicago’s most popular songs, “Colour My World,” with bright colors, whimsical themes and original children’s art setting the tone for a magical evening. Thanks to our generous sponsors and guests, more than $126,000 in net proceeds will benefit the Goody’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Ms. Pat Tilley

Mrs. Emily Tinsley

Mrs. Bobbie Tipton

TIS Insurance Services, Inc.

Ms. April Tomberlin

Tommy Hilfi ger, Inc.

Joe & Joyce Tompkins

The Tool Crib, Inc.

Mr. Peter J. Towle

Mrs. Marianne Townsend

Mrs. Jean Towry

Mr. Larry R. Triplett

Ms. Lindsey Troop

Mr. Michael Trower

TRUIST

The Trust Company of Knoxville

Ms. Kelly Tucker

Ms. Martha Tucker

Mr. Donald Turner

Mr. Eric L. Turner

Ms. Jessica Turner

Mark D. Turner, M. D.

Mr. Charles B. Turpin

Mrs. Robin Underwood

Union County High School

United Way of Blount County

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

United Way of Williamson County

University of Tennessee Medical Center

Mr. Terry H. Usery, Jr.

UT Campus Chest Campaign

Valvoline Instant Oil Change -- #40100, #40102 and #40104

Ms. Rebecca S. Van Petten

Christopher & Amanda VanBuren

Mr. John A. Vanlandingham

Allan, John & Mary Vann

The Honorable & Mrs. Thomas A. Varlan

Daniel & Charlene Varner

Lefter K. & Ray P. Vassil

Ms. Shanna F. Veach

Mrs. Lisha B. Venable


Donors January 1 - March 31, 2012Walmart #1467

Walmart #1743

Walmart #2065

Walmart #2310

Walmart #2932

Walmart #4223

Walmart #4635

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Ward

Mr. & Mrs. George C. Warlick, Jr.

Ms. Ann Warwick

WATE-TV 6

Ms. Elaine Watson

Mrs. Glenn F. Watts

Mr. Kenneth H. Weaver

Ms. Amanda Webb

Mr. Bruce W. Webb

Mr. & Mrs. Rodney L. Wegner

Welcome Wagon Club of Knoxville

Mr. David H. Wells

Ms. Kristin K. Wells

Wells Fargo Advisors

Ms. Karen Wesner

Ms. Christine E. West

Since NICU 3 opened, the average length of stay for the NAS babies has been reduced by about 5 days.” NICU 3 has remained full since its construction. “It’s been a wonderful thing,” Saunders said. “Our sta� has been phenomenal at problem-solving as the new unit got up and running. It has allowed families to have more privacy and time to understand their baby’s special needs.” Not only has Children’s Hospital been recognized regionally, several hospitals and institutions nationwide have expressed interest in collaborating on this project. Children’s Hospital was featured in April on CNN.com, Headline News and on Anderson Cooper’s daytime talk show. To see the complete story, scan the QR code below.


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Families had a jammin’ good time at the 2012 Jammin’ in Your Jammies event February 9-11 at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. The event that supports a variety of services at Children’s Hospital raised $18,000! Families had a wonderful time dancing, singing karaoke, swimming, making crafts, playing on inflatables and hanging out in their pajamas. Major sponsors of this year’s event were American Book Co., Blue Ridge Burger King, Chick-fil-A, The Dent Man, Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Little Explorers by Premier Athletics, Say Cheese Photo Booth and Star 102.1. Special thanks to the families who attended, the volunteers, cash and in-kind sponsors, and entertainment sponsors for making this year’s event such a success.

Please mark your calendar for next year’s Jammin’ in Your Jammies event, which will take place February 8-10, 2013, at the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. For more information, contact Alexis Niceley at (865) 541-8745.

Jammies event isanother jammin’ success

Mrs. Louie Vesser

Dwight R. Wade, Jr., M. D.

The Wakefi eld Corporation

Ms. Doris D. Walden

Mr. & Mrs. James R. Walker

Ms. Linda B. Walker

Mrs. Paula G. Walker

Cameo Wallace

Ms. Carol A. Wallace

Mr. Robert G. Wallis

Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Walls

Walmart #366

Walmart #578

Walmart #583

Walmart #672

Walmart #676

Walmart #678

Walmart #685

Walmart #687

Walmart #724

Walmart #741

Walmart #1159

Walmart #1318

Walmart #1319

Walmart #1320

Walmart #1466

Mr. Thomas F. West

West Hills Elementary School

Mr. Harold Whedbee, Sr.

Mr. Doyle W. Whitaker

Ms. Jeanne R. White

Ms. Emily K. Whitehead

Ms. Pat Whitman

Ms. Jennifer Deering Wice

Mr. & Mrs. Burl Widener

Mr. Kevin Widener

Mr. Chris Wiggins

Ms. Kelley Wiggins

Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Wilder

Dr. Chris Williams

Ms. Danette Williams

George & Pat Williams

Ms. Jacqueline M. Williams

Mr. Micheal R. Williams

Ms. Ruth Williams

Ms. Sharon Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Troy K. Williams & Amy

Mr. & Mrs. Williford

Mr. Norman Willis

Terry & Ray Willis

Mr. David Wilson

Mr. Eual Wilson

Mr. James F. Wilson

Winegardner Properties, LLC

Ms. Dorothy D. Winfrey

Mrs. Doris M. Winkles

Mr. & Mrs. Russell E. Wise

Ms. Sherry D. Witt

Ms. Henrietta Witty

WKZX-FM 93.5

Ms. Susan M. Wojnar

Ms. Betty Woods

Jamie H. Wright

Mr. Luther Wright

Mrs. Lisa M. Wrobleski

Dick & Sue Wyant

Mr. & Mrs. William D. Yarborough

Ms. Nana Yasuda

Mr. Robert E. Yost

Mr. Steven R. Young

Mrs. Shirley Q. Yount

Zalk Interactive Technologies, LLC

Drs. Steve & Deborah Zimo

Zuma Fun Center

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Honors & Memorials January 1 - March 31, 2012Mr. & Mrs. Don Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. WardJill Murry Ms. Frances RobertsDr. Joseph N. Peeden, Jr. Ms. Kathy D. Fowler Mr. & Mrs. Stanley H. Pickering, Sr.Natalie Pierce Edward & Neva BeckDr. Ronald L. Rimer Mr. & Mrs. Stanley H. Pickering, Sr.Marsha L. Rolen Harold & Patt Price &

Antioch Baptist ChurchAmanda Rene Sanford Mr. Marvin T. Sanford, Jr.Rachel Anna Smith Mr. Richard A. SmithLila Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Aaron StimartBenjamin Reid Walden Ms. Doris D. WaldenDr. Norma B. Walker Mr. & Mrs. Stanley H. Pickering, Sr.Dr. Heather Wight Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Daves, Jr. Matthew & Sarah McBride Mr. & Mrs. John A. O’Quinn


In honor of:

Skylar Barner Carole Zwick Mandel & BrettChristian Claiborne Mr. Reed H. ClaiborneLindsay Clarke Mrs. Sylvia R. McMahanCool Moms’ Clan

Ms. Emily R. McCutcheonVicki Dagnan Ms. Rachel FrazierJanna DeVente, R.N. & her colleagues in the Surgery Dept. Ms. Anne G. DunganRev. Sandra S. Foster Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Blossom Mr. & Mrs. James R. WalkerHenry & Joseph Ms. Kathy CombsMadalin Paige Hicks Mr. & Mrs. James F. BordenHutton J. R. & Marilyn KeylonWill Johnson Mr. & Mrs. F. Whitfi eld Addicks Mrs. Mary S. AtkinsKarl W. Kennedy Josh & Alissa KennedyDr. John R. Maddox, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley H. Pickering, Sr.Ms. Mary W. Mahoney The Pink Ladies of FOTLoren Grace McAfee Mr. Joe W. McAfeeThomas & Loren Grace McAfee Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. ChadwellGeorge & Velma McCollum Mrs. Hesta BaileyRiley Chase Mims Ms. Mary G. Mims

In memory of:

Dr. E. Dale Allen Mrs. Anne I. BignallMollie Mae Alverson Breeding Peterbilt of KnoxvilleFrances Brody Mrs. Bernard SilversteinFred David Brown Betty Emery & Susan HubbardFrances Duncan Buhl Broadway Towers ResidentsJoyce Hicks Burchett Betty Emery & Susan HubbardCarla Causey Ms. Sherry L. PylesThe Chestnut & Makary Families Deceased Mr. Paul ChestnutJohn Russell “Rusty” Clouse Mazda KnoxvilleAlma Cobble Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Austin & Family Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd BurnettJamey Dee Costner Ray & Judy OgleLily Claire Felton Mr. & Mrs. John A. Comer Ms. Ann M. KnoxAmy Michelle Gray Ms. Dawna C. GrayIrene Hill Mr. & Mrs. John A. Comer Tate Jeremiah Hodges Jeremy & Katie HodgesEmily Mikaylah Houser East Tennessee Pediatric Cardiology, PC Mr. & Mrs. David L. Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. King Knox County Homebound Ms. Katherine Kober Morristown Driver’s Service, Inc. Dick & Sue Wyant

Libby Huff Ms. Barbara U. HuffShirley I. Jackson Mr. Joe W. Downey Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Harris Smoky Mountain Amateur Radio Club Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Stevenson, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. George L. Jones Mr. John D. JonesJudy Ann Killion Ms. Janet B. HughesJohn Edwin Lawson Mr. & Mrs. J. Graham HemmeterJeannine Eastin Carmichael McKamey AnonymousFrances Mashburn Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. John W. Horton Mr. & Mrs. Neal A. Neuenschwander Ms. Henrietta WittyJeannine Jarrett Mitchell Welcome Wagon Club of KnoxvilleJoshua Moore Mr. & Mrs. E. Paul Bean Ms. Phyllis A. Beaven Chuck & Angie Bolus & Rolen, Zach & Seth Blaine Ms. Audrey Brown Mr. & Mrs. John W. Burgan Ms. Barbara D. Collins Ms. Kathleen H. Fabish Fountain City United Methodist Women, Circle Eleven Mr. & Mrs. P. Jack Hamilton Mr. Thomas R. Harrington, III Ms. Delores F. Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Hillard


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Joshua Moore His Laboring Few Ministry Ms. Catherine B. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Sam Johnston Mr. & Mrs. Francis H. Junis The Jim Kellner Family Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic Sports Medicine Outreach Program Mr. & Mrs. Larry Langerholc Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Langerholc Living Faith Church Josh Lovett Mr. & Mrs. Conrad L. Majors, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Rudy E. McBee Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McDonough Gene & Jean McLemore John & Karen Needy Carolyn Oaks-Wallace and Dave Wallace Pairs and Spares Sunday School-Fountain City UMC Ms. Sina W. Richardson Ms. Kathryn Rosa Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Sterchi Elementary School Staff Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Summers Ms. Carol A. Wallace Mr. & Mrs. Russell E. WiseErnestine B. Nennstiel Mr. George N. Nennstiel, Jr.

Betty Petree Mr. James ManikasDavid Elijah Ray Mr. Charles C. GuyJerry Harold Rolen Anglers Woods Homeowners Association Margarete & Freddie Cox ETCH Business Offi ce- Billing Dept. ETCH Self-Pay Department Mr. & Mrs. Herman L. Goddard Harold & Patt Price & Antioch Baptist Church Mr. & Mrs. Troy K. Williams & AmyHoward E. Saucier Mr. Kurklin SaucierWilliam F. Searle, III Albiston and Smith, PLLC Arnett Draper & Hagood Miss Penny d’Armand Mr. Robert W. Godwin, Atty. Ms. Frances Gorman Knox County Register of Deeds Dr. John R. Maddox, Jr. Manufacturers Acceptance Corp. Dr. & Mrs. C. Marzel Stiefel Tennessee Valley Title Insurance CompanyMalique Sexton Ms. Nana YasudaCathrine Sinclair Mr. Robert J. SinclairEmma Grace Smith Ms. Anita C. Griffi thJames Aaron Smith, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Callison Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Francis Newport Sand & Gravel

Jessie Oliver Stapp Mr. & Mrs. Larry K. Graham Mr. & Mrs. Paul D. MynattElizabeth Prater Sterchi Mrs. Nancy Brown Judy & Roy EdwardsJaymee Marquis Steward Provision Health Partners, LLCSarah Stone Mr. John S. Stone Jacob E. Tatum Ms. Sandy WoodlandChristine Taylor Mrs. Jean TowryMary Frank Thurman Dr. & Mrs. Glenn C. GraberDr. Lucian Williams Trent Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. LongCharles Edward Ward James & Frankie Sievers Bobby SummersJamie Brooke Wilkinson James & Caryl BatesFred A. Williams George & Pat WilliamsJames E. “Buddy” Williams Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Blossom Regal Entertainment Group Cris Alan Worley Mr. Dwight Butcher Mr. & Mrs. Christopher T. O’Cull South Knox Branch Library StaffRobert B. Wyrick, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Adam Arnett Draper & Hagood Bull Head Products, Inc. Col. James F. McCorkle Mark D. Turner, M. D.

Dr. Vernon Hutton Young Mr. & Mrs. J. Graham Hemmeter Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. LongDr. Charles Rankin Zirkle Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Acker, Jr. Lin & Chris Christenberry Dr. & Mrs. Michael D. Crowell Ms. Josephine S. Davis Janie & Bill Dempster Dr. & Mrs. A. Michael Glover Dr. Joseph W. Harb Alex & Mary Belle Harkness Mr. & Mrs. James A. Haslam, III Dr. & Mrs. Henry H. Long Dr. John R. Maddox, Jr. Jeff Mellor & Doris Gove Mrs. Gloria K. Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Edward Nicholson Dr. G. Stephen Ollard John C. Osborn, D.D.S. Mr. & Mrs. G. S. Pittenger Ms. Mary G. Plummer Premier Surgical Associates Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church Mr. & Mrs. Paul C. Sherbakoff Dr. & Mrs. William P. Stallworth Mrs. Elinor G. Thompson Allan, John & Mary Vann Dwight R. Wade, Jr., M. D. Mrs. Glenn F. Watts

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Children’s Hospital is blessed with caring, loyal donors – some who have been giving each year for 20, 25, even 30 years! Below is a list of long-time supporters.

In our 75th year, we want to say a special “thank you” to each of these long-term donors:

Catherine W. DakeDeRoyal Industries, Inc.Dow Chemical CompanyEngert Plumbing & Heating, Inc.First Tennessee Bank, N.A.Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc.Steven D. HarbPaul HoustonInnovative Pathology ServicesJohnson & Galyon, Inc.Knoxville Coca-Cola Bottling Company

AT&TBarberMcMurry ArchitectsDavid A. BirdwellEdsel L. BurrisMary Jo CampbellCentral Baptist Church of Fountain CityRalph Lee ChambersChattanooga Area CFCChildren’s Anesthesiologists, PCChildren’s Hospital VolunteersClayton Homes, Inc.

Knoxville Pediatric Associates, P.C.Robert F. KoppelEmmon Wayne LoveMarsh USA, Inc.Mayfi eld Dairy Farms, Inc.John R. MountOwens & Minor, Inc.Pershing Yoakley & AssociatesPilot CorporationPower Equipment Company Employees Charity TrustStephen C. Prinz

Smoky Mountain Region CFCThe Estate of Pauline G. StampsThe William B. Stokely, Jr. FoundationTennessee Truck & Equipment Co.ToeZay Decorating & Display Company, Inc.Vista Radiology, P.C.Vreeland Engineers, Inc.

Ace Hardware Corp.Julia B. ArmisteadRobert L. BarnesBASF CorporationRobert J. BassettFrank BirdwellKenneth E. BlakeJoseph F. ChildsJerry CollinsMichael C. CrabtreeDavis Newman Payne, Inc.Delmar Haynes Pontiac, Inc.

Ted L. FlickingerDawna C. GrayKiwanis Club - AlcoaKiwanis Club - WestownK-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.John W. MackCurtis MarcumMarkman’s Diamonds and Fine JewelryMartin & CompanyRudolph McKinleyMountain Life Insurance Company

O’Connor CommunicationsRay C. PaisMary PalmerJeffrey S. QueenRonald M. RobertsDavid S. RuleSam’s Club #8256Cleo SiderisSt. George Greek Orthodox ChurchJack M. TallentEllen Jean Taylor

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