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

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On The Cover:

Kendyll Quick of Knoxville. Read her story on pages 4-6.
Board of Directors

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

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

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

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

It’s About Children Staff

Ellen Liston, APR, Fellow PRSA, Director of Community Relations
Neil Crosby and Wade Payne, Contributing Photographers

“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 and
well-being of infants, children and adolescents.

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Statement of Philosophy
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

Posted on the Children’s Hospi
tal

website August 27, 2012

Hello! I just wanted to take this
opportunity to thank everyone
who
cared for my daughter Emery
Rochat on Second Floor during
her
stay at Children’s Hospital in
June. We had a wonderful car
ing
experience that we think is rare
in today’s rush of society. The
doctors and nurses really do
care and helped us get through
this
rough time. Also - the volunte
ers with the Child Life progra
m are
top notch! They provided so mu
ch for us to do and always che
cked
to make sure we had all we nee
ded. Children’s Hospital should
be
proud - you are #1 in our boo
ks!
Thank you again,
Robin & Emery Rochat

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Children’s Hospital NOTES

Nursing Alum
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when she began working as
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a new graduate registered nur
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said. “She
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40th ann
and their care, and Cindy is
this award. In honor of the
nity members
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are thrilled that commu
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professional colleagues,” Bro

Marketing,
Development
move to
new home
This fall, Children’s Hospital
expanded its campus by moving
the Marketing and Development
departments just down the block
from the main hospital building.
The departments are now based
in a fully renovated two-story
house at the corner of Clinch
Avenue and 22nd Street. The
move followed the appointment
of Seth Linkous as the new
Director of Marketing.

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more than 250
• $55,000 –For ren
volunteers who give their
ovation and physical
time and energy to make
improvements to the
the hospital a special, inv
NICU III (part of the
iting place for patients and
Neonatal Intensive Ca
their families. These vol
re Unit)
unteers not only brighten
• $1,500 – To prov
patients’ days with their
ide cushions for rock
care and attention but als
ing chairs
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in the NICU III for the
assist hospital departme
Cuddler program
nts with various tasks.
• $500 – For an iPa
In addition to the servic
d for Guest Relations’
es they provide daily,
use
with customer servic
volunteers also give genero
e
us gifts to the hospital
• $3,000 –For use wi
every year. In September
th the Service Excellen
, the Children’s Hospital
ce
IMPACT Program
Volunteers presented Ch
ildren’s Hospital
Administration with a do
nation of $60,000.
Children’s Hospital wo
The money was raised fro
uld like to extend a sp
m Gift Shop sales and
ecial
thank you to the many
was allocated as follows:
dedicated volunteers
who
donate their valuable
time to the hospital an
d their
financial donations tha
t support Children’s Ho
spital’s
numerous projects, pr
ograms and departm
ents.

Articles by Jessica Boyd and Cassidy Duckett

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Kendyll

Most toddlers make occasional
trips to the doctor for an illness, an
immunization or an annual check-up.
Three-year-old Kendyll Quick has a
different story; she’s been back and
forth from appointments at doctors’
offices and hospitals most of her young
life because of a rare disease that she
was diagnosed with in 2010.
Kendyll has a condition known as
Cogan-type Cogenital Oculomotor
Apraxia (or COMA), specifically Type
II, which has made her a regular at
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s
Rehabilitation Center in West
Knoxville.
Because of COMA, Type II,
Kendyll has major problems with her
eyes, their movement and how they
relate back to her brain. As a baby, she
couldn’t track or follow anything and
lacked basic motor skills. “Where we
can track movement with our eyes,
Kendyll has to move her head along,”
Kendyll’s mother, Melissa, explained.
Melissa and her husband, Alex,
credit the Children’s Hospital Rehab
Center for Kendyll’s progress. “She
doesn’t have a lot of muscle tone,”

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Kendyll working on physical therapy
with assistance from Deidra Sieber at
the Children’s Hospital Rehab Center.
Melissa said. “But she’s gone from
nothing to being able to sit, crawl and
walk on her own.” Kendyll sat when
she was a year old, crawled at age two
and has begun walking now at three
years old. Not only is Kendyll walking,
but she also is working on walking
independently.
The Quicks value the one-on-one,
individualized care that the Children’s
Hospital Rehab Center provides.
Because the therapists know Kendyll
well, they are well aware of how to
respond to her needs.

Melissa and her
husband, Alex,
credit the Children’s
Hospital Rehab
Center for Kendyll’s
progress. “She’s gone
from nothing to being
able to sit, crawl and
walk on her own.”
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While working on walking in
physical therapy, the therapists use
toys, dolls and other items that grab
Kendyll’s attention to work with her,
holding the items a few feet away and
having her walk to get them. “Last
week, she walked 30 feet,” Melissa said.
In occupational therapy, Kendyll
and her therapists work on fine motor
skills to get her up to speed on
drawing, coloring, cutting and even
dressing and undressing herself.
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to hold a crayon or put coins in a
piggy bank,” her mom said.
“I don’t know what she’d be
doing if it wasn’t for (the therapists),”
Melissa said. “She’s stubborn. Her
therapist knows her though and
doesn’t let her get away with it.” The
Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation
Center’s goal is to continue to help
Kendyll develop her motor skills.
“They always come up with new,
creative ideas, too,” Melissa said.
The Quicks plan to continue to
send her to the Children’s Hospital

Rehab Center even though she’ll
be starting preschool soon, because
they want her to continue to receive
the individualized care. “The Rehab
Center is a blessing for us,” she said.
“They’re so willing to constantly try
to meet her needs and can answer
questions. Everybody loves her and
knows her on a personal level.”
“She loves that therapy center,”
Melissa said. “They are like family
to us.”
by Jessica Boyd

The Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center where Kendyll has received
assistance is a United Way partner. Since its beginning, United Way dollars
have helped assure that all children receive the rehab services they need. The
United Way allocation to the Rehab Center supports outpatient Speech and
Motor Development services, as well as transportation help to receive those
services. A United Way contribution of just $5 provides transportation to the
Children’s Hospital Rehab Center for a child who otherwise would be unable
to attend a therapy appointment.

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Name: Kendyll Quick
Age:3
Personality Traits:
Happy, outgoing and loves
to be the center of attention
Words she can say:
“Yeah”
Favorite color:
Pink or purple
Favorite food:
Yogurt
Favorite song:
“Rumor Has It” by Adele
Favorite activity:
Playing with and feeding
her baby doll
Likes:
“Anything cat or Hello Kitty,
especially if it’s sparkly.
She goes crazy over that
stuff.” Shoes. “If that
child is pitching a fit at
the store, and you tell her
you’re going to try on
shoes, she’ll stop.”

Pediatrician Profiles:
Stephanie Russ-Barber, M.D.
Mahmoud Farkhondeh, M.D., FAAP

Stephanie Russ-Barber,
M.D.

Mahmoud Farkhondeh,
M.D., FAAP

Age: 38
Family:

Husband, Keith Barber; son,
Bennett, age 10; daughter, Laney Gracyn, age 8; son, Brooks, age 5;
daughter, Ellie Kate, age 1

Age: 52

Name of Pediatric Practice:

Wife, Khadija Zaid-Farkhondeh; daughter, Zyba, age 2

Family:

Pediatric Clinic, Knoxville

Name of Pediatric Practice:

Academic Background/
Prior Experience:

Makzy Pediatrics, Maynardville

Academic Background/
Prior Experience:

B.S.: Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga., 1995
M.D.: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga., 1999
Internship (2000) and Residency(2002): Shands Hospital at
the University of Florida, Gainesville

B.S.: University of South Florida, Tampa, 1998
M.D.: Ross University, Dominica, West Indies, 2001
Internship and Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Jersey
City Medical Center, NY, 2004

Philosophy: My philosophy is to “do unto others as you would
have done unto yourself.” I practice this daily at both home and
work. I treat every child as if they were my own, caring for them
with all available resources and the highest standard of care.

Philosophy:

To live a happy, healthy and productive life and in the process to
help others, especially children.

Why Pediatrics?: At age eight, I was injured on my family farm.

Why Pediatrics?:

Our family doctor treated me with skill and kindness, leading me to
decide at that time that I, too, wanted to help children with a similar
passion. I believe children are a special gift, and I am blessed to serve
my community by caring for them.

Because children are special and fun, it is a privilege to serve them
and make a difference in their lives.

Greatest Influence:
Early childhood teachers, medical sciences, motherly figures and
other pediatricians.

Greatest Influence: My parents have been my greatest
influence. They have raised me to love others and serve others above
self. They have taught me that life is not about financial gain but
heavenly pursuits.

Proudest Moment as a Pediatrician:

Being the attending pediatrician at the delivery of my daughter,
Zyba, the joy of my life.

Proudest Moment as a Pediatrician: There are so many

things that have brought joy to my life as a pediatrician. As all
doctors, solving difficult cases brings us great pleasure, but what I
value most are doctor/family relationships. I enjoy getting to know
my patients and their families on a personal level, not only treating
their current illness or issue but also building the special friendships
that last a lifetime.

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Fantasy of Trees
presents

“The 12 Days of Christmas”
November 21-25 • Knoxville Convention Center
Show Times:

Wednesday, November 21—9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day)—3 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24—9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 24—Noon to 6 p.m.

Admission

Adults—$12 • Children 4-12—$6 • Children under 4—Free
Proceeds from the 28th annual Fantasy of Trees will purchase a wide
variety of surgical equipment for different medical procedures. Last year,
Fantasy of Trees raised $342,988 and has raised over $6 million for
Children’s Hospital over its 27 year history. Fantasy of Trees would not be
possible without the thousands of volunteers who contribute more than
155,000 volunteer hours to make the event a reality every year.

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Purchase a tree in advance

Tuesday, November 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
by appointment only

• All shops and attractions will be closed.
• Receive a 10% discount.
• Contact Pat Scott at (865)-541-8244 for information
and to schedule an appointment.

Preview Party

Tuesday, November 20, 7-11 p.m.

• Enjoy great food, music, dancing and shopping before
Fantasy of Trees officially opens to the public.
• Tickets should be purchased in advance; tickets are
$75 per person.
• For more information and to purchase tickets, call
(865) 541-8136.

Tinsel Time for Moms & Tots

Wednesday, November 21, 9 a.m.-noon

• Safe Kids of the Greater Knox Area will be available
to discuss safety with moms.
• Activities include arts and crafts and visiting with
Shoney Bear.
• Adults with a child age 4 and under get half price
admission of $6 during this time (not valid with any
other discount coupons on Wednesday).

Celebrate Our 75th Anniversary

• Purchase the new East Tennessee from A to Z book
(for more information, see page 11).
• Pre-order Children’s Hospital’s new specialty license plate.

Events & Shops Include

• Gingerbread Village featuring delicious creations by
area bakers, chefs and students
• Holiday Marketplace, where guests can shop for toys,
clothing and seasonal decorations
• 30-Horse Carousel
• Babes in Toyland Parade on Wednesday, November 21, 7 p.m.
• Visits with Santa
• Kris Kringle’s Kiddie Party on Friday, November 23,
10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
• Children’s activities including cookie and craft
decorating, face painting and Frosty’s playground
• Over 350 beautifully decorated trees and holiday
decorations to see and purchase

For more information about Fantasy of Trees, visit www.fantasyoftrees.com, call (865)-541-8385 or email fot@etch.com.

MAJOR SPONSORS

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Leading The Way
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.
This series showcases the exceptional work done at Children’s Hospital and demonstrates how the hospital is a great place to work.

New Order System Increases Patient Safety

For almost two years, Children’s Hospital staff has been
working behind the scenes to make the task of placing orders
for medicines and tests more efficient and accurate. As the first
hospital in the region to successfully implement Computerized
Physician Order Entry (CPOE), Children’s Hospital’s efforts
have resulted in 85% of physician orders now completed
online.
CPOE allows physicians and mid-level practitioners to
enter their own orders into the hospital’s computer system.
Historically, this process was done on paper and includes
physically handing the order to another staff member to
complete. Dr. Lise Christensen, M.D., Chief of Staff and a
Physician Champion of CPOE implementation, explained,
“The system reduces the possibility of prescribing errors,
including bad handwriting leading to wrong doses and wrong
medications. When I order an x-ray, it goes straight to the
department that needs it.”
The use of a certified hospital information system, such
as Meditech, is becoming a new federal requirement for all
hospitals. Meeting this requirement means that a certain
percentage of orders must be completed through CPOE.
Children’s is exceeding the requirement by a large margin, as
well as leading the community in CPOE adoption.
“Practicing in a CPOE environment is a huge change in
workflow and practice style,” Dr. Joe Childs, Vice President
of Medical Services and a Physician Champion of the project,
said.
“After adjustment to the system, it makes it easier to see
the full scope of care ordered for a patient, and easier to enter
orders from patient unit, provider office or even from home,”
Dr. Jeanann Pardue, Medical Director of the CPG Hospitalist
Service, added.
For patients, CPOE means fewer errors in physician
orders and decreased time waiting for orders to be processed.
For example, admission from the Emergency Department
to an inpatient room is much quicker, as patient orders are
entered and sent to the floors immediately. For outpatients
who come to specialty physicians periodically, orders for
medicines or tests can be made weeks in advance so they’re
ready when the patient arrives.
Implementing CPOE was a hospital-wide effort. The
Physician Champions, Dr. Christensen, Dr. Childs and Dr.
Pardue, used their strengths and roles in the hospital to help
users and various departments learn the new system. “We

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Dr. Lise
Christensen
(left) and
Lindsay
Chandler,
R.N.

personally taught all 174 providers that are now live with
CPOE,” Dr. Christensen explained. “We can’t be everywhere
all the time, but there’s always one of us. It worked really well.
Plus, the medical staff is taking the time to ask for help, to
learn the system and to make recommendations. We are so
grateful that they are engaged and supportive of CPOE.”
Beyond medical staff, many departments including
nursing, respiratory care, radiology and the lab have had to
adjust to receiving orders in a different manner. Because
every single one of a patient’s orders is done through CPOE,
each staff member had to become familiar with the system.
The decreased time in processing orders allows the
departments to complete the recommended services much
faster. John Hanks, Chief Information Officer, said, “The
team effort among administration, the IS department,
nursing and Physician Champions really made it successful.
The providers are embracing CPOE and continuing to move
forward with it.”
Though the use of CPOE has been so widespread, the
journey is not quite finished. “With this implementation, it
is just a beginning. It is a continual process to improve the
system and learn to use the data to find ways to include
quality and safety,” Dr. Childs explained. “The key motive in
the move to CPOE and an electronic record is to enhance
patient safety and improve care. We have worked diligently
to assure that this change does improve care.”
The next step with the electronic medical record, set to
go-live in summer 2013, will be the use of online Physician
Documentation (PDOC). This system allows providers to
add their own documentation into a patient’s health record
either by voice dictation or by typing directly into the medical
record.
by Cassidy Duckett

What’s New at
East Tennessee from A to Z for purchase,
on exhibit at Knoxville Museum of Art

After months of writing and illustrating, the Books
by Kids Foundation and Children’s Hospital are proud to
announce the release of East Tennessee from A to Z. The
children’s book was created to celebrate Children’s Hospital’s
presence in the region for 75 years.
The book features a short stanza on East Tennessee’s
historical figures, landmarks and characteristics for each letter
of the alphabet. The stanzas were written by 12-year-old
Jenna McMillan from Lenoir City, the winner of the Young
Authors Contest. McMillan competed with other middle
school students in 16 East Tennessee counties to write text
for the book. Her winning words earned her and her adult
sponsor new iPads through the Children’s Hospital
Committee for the Future. Illustrations for the book were
created by Children’s Hospital patients.
The author and illustrators will have a book signing
on November 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Children’s Hospital, and
the first books will be available for $20 at the 28th annual
Fantasy of Trees on November 21-25.
Additionally, East Tennessee from A to Z is making a
splash in the local art world. Marguerite Hogan, Creative
Projects Officer for Children’s Hospital, explained, “We are
very excited that the book will be exhibited at the Knoxville

Museum of Art beginning October 1.” The book’s
installation in the Education Gallery of the museum will
last until November 25.
All proceeds from East Tennessee from A to Z will
benefit Children’s Hospital. For more information or to
purchase a book, contact Marguerite Hogan in the
Development Department at (865) 541-8741.
by Cassidy Duckett

12-year-old
author Jenna
McMillan,
and a few
pages from
the book.

Book Sponsor

continued on page 22

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What’s New at
Magnet: A Definition, Please
When you hear the word magnet, you probably think
about something that hangs on a refrigerator. If you work at
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, the word Magnet takes
on a whole new meaning, one that really matters now to the
hospital’s employees and in the future to our patients, their
families and the entire community.
Simply put, Magnet is the recognition of organizational
and nursing excellence in a hospital. All departments at
Children’s Hospital have an important role in providing
support to ensure excellence in patient care. When a
hospital achieves Magnet status, it joins the top seven
percent of hospitals in the country, all of which are
considered leaders in healthcare. The primary goals of
Magnet hospitals are focused on patients having the best
results. Additionally, Magnet hospitals excel in recruiting
the top physicians and staff.
So what does it take to earn Magnet status? The
process is multi-faceted, with continuous improvements
related to patient care and patient outcomes/results. The
Magnet journey focuses on the current state of the hospital

and looks at the structures and processes that Children’s
Hospital uses to provide excellence in pediatrics . The
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the
organization that grants Magnet status, conducts interviews
with a wide variety of departments to better understand how
patient care is the top priority at Children’s Hospital; those
departments include nursing, environmental services, the
laboratory, respiratory care, food services, the pharmacy,
infection control and senior administration.
Children’s Hospital is working toward Magnet status by
continuously evaluating ways to be more efficient through
improving patient outcomes. Karen Burchfield, Magnet
Program Director, explained, “Magnet validates what we
already know: Children’s Hospital provides excellence in
pediatric nursing.”
For more information about what it means to be a Magnet
hospital and what Children’s Hospital is doing to achieve this
designation, contact Burchfield at kburchfield@etch.com.
by Cassidy Duckett

New Children’s Hospital license plate
design revealed
Development Department at (865) 541-8741, email
To celebrate its milestone of serving this area’s children
mshogan@etch.com or order online at www.etch.com.
for 75 years in 2012 , East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is
introducing a new specialty license plate. Vehicles can own
one of Tennessee’s most colorful plates to ever be bolted on a
bumper – and help Children’s Hospital in its mission to provide
the best pediatric health care to the children of this region.
The colorful new license plates are now available for
pre-order and will be printed once pre-orders reach 1,000;
cost is $35 per license plate, and payment is required when
pre-ordering. Purchasers are able to choose numbers 0001
– 1000 to appear on their plate. All proceeds from sales of
the specialty license plates will benefit Children’s Hospital.
For every 1,000 Children’s Hospital license plates sold, the
Anyone who purchases a license plate in advance will be notified that the
hospital will receive more than $15,000 each year.
reservation form has been received and will be contacted again when the
Children’s Hospital employees chose the look for the
plate is ready for pick-up at the local county clerk’s office. If there are not
new license plate from several designs by the Tombras Group, 1,000 license plate reservations by June 1, 2013, advance purchasers will
be notified and given the option to receive a refund or have the $35 gift
who created and donated the art for the license plate.
benefit another need at Children’s Hospital.
For more information or to reserve your specialty license
plate, contact Marguerite Hogan in the Children’s Hospital
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What’s New at
A Place to Call Home

Every day, doctors, nurses and
other staff at Children’s Hospital use
a variety of medical tools to keep
children throughout the East
Tennessee community healthy.
This fall, many of those caregivers
were able to get back to the basics
with the simplest tools there are: hammers and nails.
On five Saturdays beginning in late August and
continuing to October, Children’s Hospital employees and
medical staff lent a hand in building a home through Habitat
for Humanity (HFH), the first time the hospital has partnered
with the non-profit organization. Partnering with Power
Systems, an exercise equipment retailer, Children’s Hospital
staff built the home from the ground up. Bruce Anderson,
Vice President of Legal Services and a board member of
HFH, explained, “The community is very generous to
Children’s Hospital, and this project allowed us to give back
in a different way than we usually do.”
The home was built for a family from Africa who has
two young daughters. To officially be given the house, the
family had to earn 500 “sweat-equity” hours, which included
finance classes and working on the house. At the dedication
in November, they had been working toward earning the
home for two years.

The effort to become involved with HFH was
spearheaded by Dr. John Little, pediatric otolaryngologist,
who was instrumental in raising the funds required to do
the build. Volunteers from the hospital included doctors,
staff from a wide variety of departments and many family
members. Though many did not have experience with
construction, HFH worked with them to learn how to build
walls and other essential tasks. Other volunteers helped by
bringing breakfast and lunch to the workers.
The house is now home to the family of four. Anderson
said, “It’s fun to work on the house, but when you see how
grateful and excited the family is to have their own home,
you understand what it’s really all about.”
by Cassidy Duckett

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What’s New at
Local Olympians partner with
Medals4Mettle for visit
Olympic Gold Medalists
Claire Donahue and
Davis Tarwater present
Children’s Hospital
patient Bryan Cody
with his own medal.
Olympic Gold Medalist
Claire Donahue presents a
Children’s Hospital patient
with her own medal.
Tarwater from Webb School of Knoxville. For Tarwater,
visiting Children’s Hospital had a deeper meaning. As a
10-year-old, he spent 3 weeks in the hospital for childhood
epilepsy. Tarwater explained, “I spent a lot of time in this
hospital. I got great care and know what it would have meant
to me if someone had come out and visited me. It would have
made my day better.”
The swimmers’ visit included signing autographs, posing
for pictures and many questions about the hardware hanging
around their necks. Many children asked to hold their medals
and were surprised at the weight.
“To be able to interact with the kids and talk with them
and to give them a medal,” Donahue said, “it’s something that
you don’t think about how it feels until you get to do it. It’s an
amazing feeling.”
by Cassidy Duckett

Just two weeks after they participated in the closing
ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, swimmers
Claire Donahue and Davis Tarwater did some laps. The gold
medalists were not swimming in a pool, however, but walking
the halls of Children’s Hospital.
On August 28, the Olympians accompanied
Medals4Mettle on a visit to inpatient floors. Medals4Mettle,
a national non-profit organization, distributes earned
medals from long distance runners to recognize individuals
like patients at Children’s Hospital who are often running the
race of their life. Donahue and Tarwater handed out these
medals while wearing their Olympic gold.
Both athletes are originally from East Tennessee.
Donahue graduated from Lenoir City High School and

eBay auctions to benefit Children’s Hospital
You know you need to clean out your closet or garage,
but what will you do with all the unwanted items? Now you
can list them on eBay and help East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital.
Anyone putting an item up for auction on eBay can
now donate proceeds from the sale to Children’s Hospital.
MissionFish, eBay’s charitable partner, is powering the
eBay Giving Works program.
To get started, go to the Children’s Hospital eBay
donation page at donations.ebay.com. Once all the

information has been entered about the item to be sold,
the seller has the option to donate a portion or all of the
proceeds to benefit Children’s Hospital. The donation
amount the seller chooses will be securely transferred to
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.
If you don’t have anything to sell but still want to help,
purchase items that Children’s Hospital is selling on eBay
by visiting our seller’s page at:
myworld.ebay.com/easttnchildrenshospital.
For more information, go to www.ebaygivingworks.com.
by Jessica Boyd
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Hospital Launches
New Look for Logo

THA honors volunteer
with service award
Volunteer Michael Dayah
has held numerous titles around
Children’s Hospital: patient,
Child Life volunteer, trainer and
telethon phone bank expert. In
November, he added a new title
to his resume: award winner.
Twenty-nine year old Dayah
received the 2012 Meritorious
Service Award for volunteers
from the Tennessee Hospital
Association (THA). According
to THA, this honor is only
given to an individual who has
significantly contributed to the
goals of the hospital with leadership and service. Cheryl Allmon, Interim Director of Volunteer Services and Programs, explained,
“Michael is fully focused on doing whatever he can to give a child the
best possible experience while in the hospital. I regularly receive calls and
requests from patients and caregivers who want
Michael to come and visit.”
Dayah began volunteering at Children’s Hospital in 2007. Having
recently left the University of Tennessee where he majored in Physics and
Computer Science to pursue a flight tracking startup company, Dayah
was interested in interacting with and serving others. He began in the
Child Life Department, working on inpatient floors and in the
Emergency Department. Over time, Dayah began using his expertise
to train new volunteers. He has mentored a total of 320 new adult,
college student and teen Child Life volunteers.
As a software designer, Dayah is gifted with technology. He uses this
skill while volunteering by researching and installing programming for
gaming computers for use in patient rooms. Beyond sharing his
technical prowess, Dayah volunteers frequently at hospital events
including Fantasy of Trees, “Safe Kids” programs and the telethon.
Additionally, Dayah is an accomplished photographer who has been
frequently published in local and statewide publications. His
photography has been included in many hospital publications.
Most importantly, Dayah is committed to improving a patient’s stay
however he can. Allmon said, “He conforms to the interest of each
individual patient, which is his own special touch. Michael goes above
and beyond to make our patients at ease while in the hospital.”
by Cassidy Duckett

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New Look!

This fall, the boy and girl representing
Children’s Hospital have gotten an updated look
with a new logo treatment.
Over the past several months, the Children’s
Hospital Marketing Department has been working
on a new branding campaign - defining the
hospital brand, identifying key publics and
planning a new look for printed materials.
Marketing research indicated that the hospital’s
“circle logo” featuring the outline of a boy and girl
holding hands was so familiar and had so much
brand equity that it should not be changed but
that the dated typeface needed a new look. The
updated logo treatment keeps the familiar
encircled children but gives a fresh look to the
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital name.
“With the two different typefaces used to
represent the hospital name, the new logo has
both a more serious as well as a fun look that
we think is a reflection of who we are and what
we do – take care of children with serious health
issues while keeping in mind that children need a
fun and nurturing environment in which to heal,”
said Seth Linkous, Children’s Hospital Marketing
Director.
The new Children’s Hospital logo is the first
in a series of exciting changes for the hospital’s
look and marketing materials, including a new
multi-media campaign that will be seen by the
public over the next several months. The
Children’s Hospital Marketing Department is
working with the Tombras Group in Knoxville to
create this new look and feel for the hospital’s
marketing materials.

What’s New at
In the Spotlight

East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital is receiving positive
feedback for more than pediatric
expertise and exceptional patient
care. It’s also being recognized
for its lobby. From the cheerful,
colorful walls, faces of patients
playing “dress up” as medical
staff, winding staircase and bright
skylights, the design of Children’s
Hospital’s welcoming lobby has
been honored by architects in
the healthcare design field.
Healthcare Design Magazine
featured a photo of the Children’s
Hospital lobby in its September
2012 Showcase issue.
is a trade journal featuring work
in the healthcare design field.
In March, Knoxville firm
BarberMcMurry Architects
submitted the photo to the magazine to be considered for
the 2012 Healthcare Design Showcase projects.
BarberMcMurry Vice President and Director of Design
Chad Boetger said, “All projects that are submitted for
publication are rigorously judged by a jury of architects and

designers, and only those that
are selected by the jury are
showcased in the magazine.”
From the projects selected, the
chose the lobby of Children’s
Hospital as the Showcase
section’s introduction page.
Memphis photographer Jeffrey
Jacobs took the photo.
Boetger estimates the
magazine circulates 36,000 issues
monthly to architects, designers,
hospital administrators,
facility managers, consultants
and members of the
construction community.
“BarberMcMurry Architects is certainly excited and proud to
have been a part of this wonderful project,” Boetger said.
“Being recognized by our peers in the design world in this way
provides us a measure of our performance and informs the
public about the wonderful work being produced at East
Tennessee Children’s Hospital.”
by Jessica Boyd

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What’s New at
We Got the Beat

Simple Changes Using Music Improve Morale, Patient Care
The Third Floor med room is now home to a permanent
iPod loaded with Gonzalez’s music library. The only rules
are that music must be played at an appropriate volume and
not have explicit lyrics. This simple change in atmosphere
has made a huge difference in the staff ’s tasks. “The med
room has gone from a place where lots of us complained to
a place with laughing, jokes, singing and dancing,” Gonzalez
explained. “Our nurses are happier at work! And the patients
and families are noticing as well.”
The music in the med room has impacted a wide
variety of departments, including housekeeping, pharmacy
and food/nutrition services. Gonzalez said, “It is so fun to
see the departments that support us come up to the unit and
smile and say, ‘I just love coming to third floor.’ They all get a
glimpse of our fun.”
Through this simple change in routine, the Children’s
Hospital Third Floor med room has become a positive place
to begin the day. The effects of the music are enormous.
Gonzalez explained, “Our primary goal is to provide the best
patient care possible, and we feel that happier, less stressed
nurses can do that. Staff takes care of themselves (by enjoying
music in this case) so that they can better take care of others.”

Staff nurse Ali Gonzalez, R.N., loves music – everything
from Johnny Cash to MC Hammer to Rhianna. Her widely
varied music library used to be just for personal enjoyment.
Now, it’s changing the way nurses she works with at Children’s
Hospital begin their day.
“It started with a few nurses taking out their iPhones
while preparing 9 a.m. medicines (to give to patients) and just
having fun,” Gonzalez explained. “When our nurse manager
asked how we could improve the morale of the unit, we
immediately thought of the music.”

Use of Ideal Patient Care Model expands
hold 15-minute weekly meetings in front of the board during
which staff will review ideas for improvement and select the
next problem to solve.

Ideal Patient Care continues to generate solutions in the
PICU. After recognizing that the PICU visitation guidelines
were difficult to interpret and far too long, Bill Chesney, PICU
Staff Educator, proposed a new, simpler set of rules. “We want
families to know that they’re not visitors to their children, but
that they have a right to be there all the time,” he explained.
“The process wasn’t as family-friendly as it needed to be.” By
discussing this idea during a weekly meeting, PICU staff was
able to create six simple bullet points about visitation to post
in each room. Now, both families and nurses know what is
allowed. “Through use of Ideal Patient Care, we made
visitation rules easy to interpret, easy to apply and flexible to
special situations. This was for the patient,” Chesney said.

To continue empowering staff to create and execute
solutions, Children’s Hospital is expanding the Ideal Patient
Care initiative to the Emergency Department, Lab and
Radiology. The program was piloted and has been
successful in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
Ideal Patient Care assures that care is:

• exactly what the patient needs when and where

needed

• customized to each individual patient and family

• immediately responsive to problems or changes

• safe physically, emotionally and professionally

• waste free

The expansion will include the education of staff by
Learner Leader Teachers and implementation of a
Continuous Improvement Board to generate solutions to
problems directly from frontline staff. These departments will

Articles by Cassidy Duckett

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Q&A
The Eyes Have It
Q: What are common eye problems in children?
A: Lazy eyes, where eyes turn in or out and appear to not

work together; blocked tear ducts, which occurs in 10-15 out
of 100 newborns; focus errors; and congenital (conditions
existing from birth) abnormalities are common problems seen
among children. These are usually diagnosed by the child’s
pediatrician, and they can be referred to a specialist if needed.

Dr. Gary
Gitschlag,
Ophthalmologist

Q: What can parents do to protect their child’s eyes?
A: Many eye injuries are preventable. It’s important to always

As children grow, vision can change with them. It’s
important for parents to protect their child’s eyes from possible
injury and have their vision checked regularly. It’s About
Children asked ophthalmologist Dr. Gary Gitschlag some
common questions parents have about their child’s vision and
medical problems that can occur.

Q: When should parents have a child’s vision checked?
A: There should be an initial evaluation somewhere between

the ages of three and four, and another evaluation when a child
is between eight and 10 years old. If a child experiences any
sudden and unexplained vision issues or if there is a family
history of eye problems, parents should ask their child’s doctor
about seeing an ophthalmologist.

Q: What are some signs that a child might have issues
with his/her vision?

A: Red eyes, unequal pupils, poor fixation skills, misaligned

eyeballs, eyes that aren’t clear, pupils that aren’t round and
equal, chronic tearing and light sensitivity are some signs of
vision issues. Also, functional difficulties, like a child bumping
into objects, could be a sign of a problem. Parents know their
child better than anyone and should notify their pediatrician
if they notice any of these problems.

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wear safety goggles during activities that include projectiles,
such as paintball. In the sun, children should wear visors or
baseball-type caps; when wearing sunglasses to shield eyes
outdoors, the glasses should have UV protection to block
harmful rays from the sun. Children can also hurt their eyes
with sharp instruments, such as tools. Parents should keep
these items out of the reach of small children to prevent
possible eye injuries. If something is splashed in a child’s eye,
flush it out immediately before coming in for treatment.
This will minimize the risk of further damage to the eye
from the caustic agent.

Q: What is a sty? Can it affect my child’s vision?
A: A sty is an infection along the eyelid. When the gland

there is blocked, the oil produced by the gland occasionally
backs up and forms a lump which can be red, painful,
inflamed or swollen. Bacteria can infect the gland causing
increased inflammation, pain and redness of the eye. A sty
usually does not directly affect vision and may subside on its
own in about a week. In rare cases, surgical treatment for a
sty may be necessary. If the eye is swollen shut, any changes
or disturbances in vision occur, redness appears around the
entire eye, the sty bleeds or if swelling lasts for more than three
weeks and the sty is not subsiding on its own, speaks to your
child’s doctor.

A:

Q: What should I do if my child is cross-eyed?

Q: Will sitting too close to the television or computer

Will they need surgery?
A: If a child is cross-eyed and over three months old, they
need to be seen immediately. It is normal for a newborn’s eyes
to appear as if they are wandering during the baby’s first
month or two as the visual system develops and the brain
learns to make the eyes work together. After this age, there is
a possibility of permanent vision loss if the misalignment is
not treated. The medical term for crossed eyes is esotropia and
can refer to eye crossing when focusing (which usually occurs
in children that are farsighted), eye crossing that is unrelated
to focusing, and eye crossing that is somewhat dependant on
focusing. Surgery is not always required to fix crossed eyes;
glasses, which help eyes focus, may correct a child’s crossed
eyes simply by letting the eyes relax. If the glasses don’t work,
an ophthalmologist may recommend surgery.

cause vision problems?
A: Sitting to close to a computer screen or TV is not going to
cause vision problems. Children can actually focus up close
better than adults, although eyes can become strained from
being too close to a screen for long periods of time. Parents
should encourage children to stay an arm’s length away from
the screen to keep this from happening and limit how long a
child is in front of the television or computer. Sitting close to a
TV or computer screen also may be a sign of nearsightedness
so talk with your child’s doctor if you have concerns.

Q: What is a corneal abrasion?
A: A corneal abrasion is the eye’s version of a skinned knee.

The surface layer of the eye, the cornea, is torn. The sensory
nerves are very dense on the surface of the eye, so abrasion
can be very painful. This can be caused by jabbing a finger into
an eye, getting grit in the eye then rubbing it, or the eye being
scratched by some sort of object that gets in the eye. Once any
foreign object in the eye is removed, a corneal abrasion can be
treated with eye drops to prevent infection and reduce pain.
Most corneal abrasions clear up fairly quickly with this easily
administered treatment.

Q: What kind of family history should parents worry about?
A: Significant eye disease before preschool in family
members should be a concern. It is important for children
with this family history to be checked by an ophthalmologist
to prevent possible complications in the future.

Upcoming community education classes
CPR Certification Course
Dates: November 5, December 3, January 7, February 4
Time: 6-10 p.m.
This certification course teaches the American Heart
Association chain of survival -- from when to call 911 to how
to effectively administer CPR to an infant, child or adult. This
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
certification card. This course is $25 per person.
Safe Sitter
Dates: November 10, December 8, January 26, February 9,
February 23
Time: 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 certified through Safe Sitter

nationally. Participants must be ages 11-14. This course is $25
per person.
Class size is limited, so preregistration is required. All
classes are offered in the Koppel Plaza at Children’s Hospital
unless otherwise noted. For more information, to register for any
of these classes or to get our free online 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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Future Investment
For the Wilson family, East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital means a chance, offering children like their daughters
the chance to get better and live long and healthy lives.
Russ and Nicole Wilson’s twin daughters Caroline and Laura
were born eight weeks premature and spent the first few weeks
of their lives in the Haslam Family neonatal intensive care unit
at Children’s Hospital. Russ Wilson described this as one of the
toughest periods of their lives but had great confidence in the
doctors and nurses caring for his children.
“Our daughters had doctors who took the time to clearly
explain the many terms and procedures, and nurses who were
always willing to help or listen. Each girl was assigned a nurse,
who we still fondly remember. Laura’s nurse Sandy was my
saving grace when Laura became so ill about two weeks after
her birth. She was our shoulder to cry on and the one that
continued to show us the positives. I really believe Sandy loved
our daughter Laura,” the appreciative father said.
Caroline stayed at Children’s Hospital for four weeks and
Laura for six weeks, but the girls were frequent patients at
the hospital until they were three. Combined, the twins were
patients of Neurology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology,
Physiatry, Urology, and Ophthalmology. Because of the

significant impact Children’s Hospital made on their family,
the Wilsons chose to include the hospital in their estate
planning.
“We are confident there will always be a need for quality
children’s healthcare in our region, and naming Children’s
Hospital in our documents gives us the peace of mind to
know that we are doing our part to ensure the children of
our community have access to the care they need.”
The Wilson’s encourage parents of young children to take
the time to do estate planning and discuss with an attorney
how to include Children’s Hospital in a way that becomes a
part of a family’s legacy.
“The people at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital helped us
to take care of the most precious thing we have: our children.
Our hope is that we can play a small part in helping other
parents receive the same level of compassion and care that we
received.”
For more information about giving to Children’s Hospital
through estate planning, contact Debra Poole in the Children’s
Hospital Development Department at dapoole@etch.com or
(865) 541-8467.
by Amy Goodrich

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Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars NOW for several upcoming events to entertain families and benefit Children’s Hospital.
Thanks 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.

Jammin’ In Your Jammies

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, with all proceeds
benefiting local hospitals. The University of Tennessee hosted
its first Dance Marathon in 1995. For more information,
contact Macy Hopper at (865) 541-8608.

Jammin’ in Your Jammies will take place at the Holiday
Inn World’s Fair Park February 8-10, 2013. A project of
Children’s Hospital’s Committee for the Future, Jammin’ in
Your Jammies is a special event for families, designed as a
“cure for the winter blues.” The overnight event begins
on either Friday or Saturday evening, with registration
starting at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. The evenings’
activities include dancing to jammin’ music, games, prizes,
entertainment, and time spent splashing in the indoor
swimming pool. The event ends either Saturday or Sunday
morning after a scrumptious brunch.
A family can enjoy an overnight stay at the Holiday Inn
World’s Fair Park with dinner, beverages, snacks, games,
entertainment and brunch for $140 per family of four.
Price increases to $150 per family for registrations received
after January 25.
Call the Volunteer Services Department at
(865) 541-8745 for more information or to register.

Dancing with the Knoxville Stars
Grab your dancing shoes: Dancing with the Knoxville
Stars is coming back to the Knoxville Expo Center this
spring. The event will feature many local celebrities showing
off moves learned from their professional dance instructor
partners over a few weeks of intense training. Celebrities raise
money through online voting and donations at the event.
Reservations for tables and general admission seating will be
available soon.
For more information on the event, contact Pat Scott in
the Development Department at (865) 541-8244.

Dance Marathon

Here are some other upcoming events to
Here
other upcoming
benefit Children’s Hospital:
• Fantasy of Trees—November 21-25, 2012
(see page 8 for more details)
• Star 102.1 Radiothon – April 11-12, 2013
• Center Stage—April 20, 2013
• Peyton Manning Golf Classic—June 17, 2013

On February 22-23, University of Tennessee students
will dance the night away for 14 hours at the 18th annual
UT Dance Marathon. The event will raise money for the
Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic.
As part of the event, Children’s Hospital clinic patients
and their families will head to the UT campus for a children’s
carnival featuring games and inflatables.
Dance Marathon is the largest student-run philanthropy
in the country. Each “marathon” raises money through

For more information about any of these events,
call the Children’s Hospital Development Department
at (865) 541-8441.
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Donors July 1 - September 30, 2012
134th Air Refueling Wing
Dr. & Mrs. Todd B. Abel
Mr. Charles Abernathy
Abner’s Attic
AC Electric
Mrs. Nova L. Adams
Ms. Cherie H. Adcock
Mr. Jerry Adkisson
Advanced Office Systems,
Inc.
Alcoa 25 Year Club
Alcoa-Global Impact
All Occasions Party Rentals
Ms. Linda Allen
Tom & Rita Aloisi
The Aloisi Family
Alpha Delta Kappa-Epsilon
Chapter
Altria Group, Inc.
Alumni Hall Stores, LLC
Mrs. Michelle I. Amero
Mr. Gary Anderson
Dr. Ilse J. Anderson &
Dr. Nicholas T. Potter
Mrs. Judy P. Andes
Ms. Fay Andrews
Angelica Corporation
Animas Corporation
Mrs. Barbara Apking
Appalachian Electric
Cooperative, Engineering
Dept.
Mr. David Arakawa
Mr. Milton Armstrong
Ms. Dorothy P. Arnett
Arnwine’s Home Furnishings
Bennie R. Arp State Farm
Insurance Agency
Arrow Marketing Group, Inc.
Ms. Tammy Ashton
AT&T Telecom Pioneers
AT&T United Way Employee
Giving Campaign
Mr. Carl Ausmus
Auto-Owners Insurance
Avanti Savoia
Mrs. Carole Ayres
The Bailey Company

Ms. Alisa Baker
Mr. Michael G. Baker
Mr. Stan Baker
Warren Ball & Steve Fox
Ms. Laurie M. Ballard
BarberMcMurry Architects
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Barnes, III
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Barr
Mrs. Kirsten BarringtonHughes
Mr. Paul C. Bates
BB&T
BD Diabetes Care
Ms. Kreis B. Beall
R. Douglas Beals, D.D.S.
Mr. Bobby A. Beaty
Ms. Alice Beauchene
David & Shirley Beeler
Mr. Dennis R. Beeler
Ms. Connie L. Begovich
Ms. Brandy Belicek
Ms. Evelyn Bennett
Robert & Frieda Bennett
Mr. Joe Berg
Ms. Mary K. Berl
Mr. Mikeal Berry
Mr. Peter J. Biasella, Sr.
Ms. Sandra L. Bickford
Bill Jones Music
Dr. & Mrs. Chris R. Birdwell
Dr. & Mrs. David A. Birdwell
Dr. & Mrs. Harry L. Bishop
Herb & Jean Bishop
Bishopville Baptist Church
Mr. Ullin L. Bivens
Dr. Gregory D. Blackmon &
Dr. Abigail W. Blackmon
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth E. Blake
Michael C. Blake, M. D.
Dan & Kim Blalock
The Blalock Companies
Blalock Ready Mix
Mr. Richard G. Blattner
Bliss Home
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L. Blossom
Mr. Tom Blue & Dr. Melinda
H. Blue

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Blue Line Ministry, Knox
County Sheriff’s Dept.
Mr. William A. Boatman
Ray & Becky Boatright
Bobcat Youth Athletics
Ms. Tracy L. Bock
The Body Shop-West Town
Mall
Mrs. Verna M. Bollin
Mr. & Mrs. William D. Bostick
Mr. Quint Bourgeois
Bob & Brenda Bowers
Mrs. Georgianna Bowling
Taylor Bowling
Mr. Glenn R. Boyles
Mr. Bill Bozeman
Capt. & Mrs. Sam Brabston
Dr. & Mrs. Carl A. Bradley
Mr. Kendall S. Bradley
James R. Bragg, Jr., D.D.S.
Ms. Jane L. Branson
Drs. Kevin & Jennifer
Brinkmann
Mr. Everett O. Britton
Bill & Carolyn Broady
Mrs. Betty Lou Brooks
Miss Abigayle Brown
Mr. J. C. Brown
David & Carolyn Browning
Ms. Billie J. Bruce
Bruster’s Ice Cream
Mr. Charles Bryant
Ms. Arwyn M. Bullock
Von & Linda Bullock
Edward & Marian Burk
Ms. Amy L. Burnette
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M.
Burnette, Sr.
Dr. James L. Burns, Jr.
Law Office of Stephen A.
Burroughs
Ms. Martha V. Bush
Byram Health Care
Barry Byrd Architects
Mr. Marvin D. Cadwallader
Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Cagle
Mr. George T. Cagley
Mr. Charles Calloway

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Camp
Mr. & Mrs. Willard B.
Campbell
CanAm Care
Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Capizzi
John R. Carder, M. D.
Mr. Nicholas Cardwell
Mr. & Mrs. Billie L. Carrel
Mr. Richard C. Cawood
Cellular Sales
Central Baptist Church of
Fountain City
Central Communications
Mr. Don G. Chard
Cherokee Country Club
Mr. Thomas W. Chesney
Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
Chico’s #0532
Chico’s #0595
Chico’s #3339
Chico’s #5098
Children’s Faith Pediatrics PC
Children’s Hospital
Volunteers
Ms. Elizabeth Chinique
Ms. Irene C. Chitwood
Mr. David Christopher
City of Athens Employees
City of Pigeon Forge
Mr. Simpson J. Claiborne, Jr.
Mrs. Kathleen Clapp
Mr. Archie D. Clark
Mr. Herbie C. Clark
Ms. Linda A. Clary
Ms. Regina Clay
Mr. Willis L. Clements
CMN Internet Donations
Mr. Daniel A. Cobble
Ms. Janie C. Cochran
Mr. Michael Coffman
Jim Cogdill Dodge Chrysler
Jeep
Shannon Cohen, M. D.
Frank & Sonya Colandro
Coleman’s Printing & Awards
Mr. Darrell E. Coley
Mrs. Cindy F. Collins
Stephen Comer & Coworkers

Ms. Deborah C. Connell
Connies Kitchen
Ms. Angela B. Consin
Cristian & Adriana Contescu
Ms. Anita L. Cook
Mrs. Cindy Cook
Ms. Sally S. Cook
Mrs. Debra K. Cooper
Mr. Larry F. Cooper
Mr. Tim L. Corum
Country Tonite Theatre
CourtLind Woodworks, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Milburn R.
Courtney
Marc V. Courts, M. D.
Coverall of Eastern
Tennessee
Ms. Angie Cox

Mr. Benny Cox
Margarete & Freddie Cox
Mrs. Theresa Crass
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie D. Crook
Cleois H. Cross
Mr. Steve H. Crowe
Mrs. Lynn B. Crowell
Mr. Philip R. Crye
Ms. June A. Cunningham
Mrs. Veronica L.
Cunningham
Mr. Darrell Curtis
CVS Annual Giving
Campaign
Ms. Della Dailey
Dairy Mart Chevron #3200
Tim Dambro, M. D.
Dance Marathon Council-UT

Mr. & Mrs. Jackson B.
Davidson
Ms. Alice M. Davis
Ms. Jeanne C. Davis
Joe H. Davis
Ms. Mae A. Davis
Mr. Mike Davis
Mr. Anthony De Gregorio
Dennis & Anita Dean
Mr. Jerry G. Delene
Mrs. Margaret H. Dempster
Denim Day
Mr. Marcus B. Denton
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph S. DePew
Mrs. Deborah T. Dial
Robert K. Dickson, M. D.
Mrs. Deborah L. Diddle
Dr. & Mrs. John A. Diddle

Direct Mail Services
Dr. Jesse Doers
Mr. George E. Dominick
Ms. Ann O. Dorsett
Dow Chemical Company
Ms. Cindy A. Doyle
Mrs. Cindy Dubnicka
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis H. Duck
Dungan Meares & Webb
Attorneys
Mr. Scotty Dykes
Eagle Distributing Co., Inc.
Earth Fare Supermarket
The East Tennessee
Foundation
East Tennessee Pediatric
Cardiology, PC
Mr. Darrell Eastridge

Inaugural Donor Appreciation Dinner
Recognizes Key Hospital Contributors
On September 19, hospital administration and special
guests gathered at the Knoxville Museum of Art to honor
the generous donors who make Children’s Hospital’s
presence in East Tennessee possible. This inaugural Donor
Appreciation Dinner featured the unveiling of two new donor
societies: the 1937 Society and the Legacy Society. The
former recognizes donors who have a record of cumulative
gifts of $10,000 or greater, while the latter honors those who
have included Children’s Hospital in their wills or have set
up a charitable trust to benefit the hospital.

The dinner also included the announcement of a
new award. The first Robert M.Goodfriend Family Award
was given to the Robert M. Goodfriend family for being
a “good friend” to the hospital through supporting
philanthropic efforts. This award was a surprise to the
guests, including Bob Goodfriend and his family. In future
years, this award will be given at the donor appreciation
dinner to an individual, family, foundation or corporation
that has been a “good friend” to Children’s Hospital and
has supported the philanthropic efforts of the hospital.
During his remarks, Keith Goodwin, President/CEO
of Children’s Hospital, read proclamations from Gov. Bill
Haslam to Bill Williams and Bob Goodfriend for their
support of the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon for
the past 30 years.

(L to R): Bill Williams, Keith Goodwin
and Bob Goodfriend

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Mr. Bob Ebinger
Mr. Alex Ebneth
Mr. Harlan Eckstrom
Dr. Heather G. Edgley &
Dr. Calvin M. Bard
Ms. Betty Edwards
Melodie & Randy Efferson
Ms. Annette Egley
Mr. Allen Egner
Mr. & Mrs. C. Graham
Elfstrom
Mr. Joseph A. Elliot
Ms. Sherry Elliott
Emerson Process
Management
Ms. Cari S. England
Ms. Yvonne England
Enrichment Federal
Credit Union
Ms. Marian Epps
Ms. Lucille Evans
Everhart Baptist Church
Express Employment
Professionals
Ms. Pamela P. Fansler
Farmers Mutual of
Tennessee
Mr. & Mrs. Ron H. Feinbaum
Ms. Janice H. Fennell
Ms. Dianne Fielder
Financial Services, Inc.
First American Home Buyers
Protection Corporation
First Fruits Catering
Mr. Nick Fiscina
Charles D. Fisher, D.D.S.
Chloe & Olivia Fleenor
Mr. Ted L. Flickinger &
Mrs. Julie S. Howard
Ms. Janet K. Flora
Flowers Baking Company
Mr. Bob Folger
Food Lion, Inc.
Ms. Carolyn S. Ford
T. J. Fowler, D.D.S.
Fox Den Country Club
Mr. Michael J. Frank
Ms. Cindy R. Frazer

Ms. Catherine C. Frechette
Fred’s, Inc. #2120
Mr. Herbert Frost
B. W. Fullington & Associates
Mr. & Mrs. Tony A. Gabriel
Megan R. Gaddis, M. D.
Dr. Christine L. Gale &
Dr. Lane P. Williams
Mr. Bob Gallagher
Mr. James L. Galo
Mr. Horton G. Gangwer
Gannett Foundation
Ms. Marie Garrett
Charles Garvey Photography
Gatti’s Pizza
Mr. & Mrs. Roy Y. Gaylor, Jr.
Mrs. Gladys Germany
GFWC Suburbia Woman’s
Club
Erin C. Giacomini, D.M.D.
Ms. Barbara T. Gibb
Mr. Brandon Gibson
Mr. & Mrs. Lawney L. Gilbert
Ms. Denise Girard
Girl Scout Troop #20602
Give With Liberty Employee
Donations
Go Dance
Mr. & Mrs. Herman L.
Goddard
Ms. Teresa Goddard
Golden Corral #779
Golden Corral #804
Mr. Seth J. Good
Mr. & Mrs. Zane D. Goodrich
Mr. & Mrs. Keith D. Goodwin
Mrs. Patricia H. Googe
Mr. Buzz Goss
Mr. Thomas Graves
Ms. Dawna C. Gray
Mr. Gene Gray
Great American Cookie
Company

24

Greek Orthodox Ladies
Philoptochos Society, Inc.
Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters
Greenback High School
Dr. & Mrs. C. L. Greenblatt, Jr.
Mrs. Patricia G. Greene
Ms. Sarah D. Greer
Mr. Panos Gregoriou
Mr. & Mrs. Mike W. Greiner
Robyn & Jimmy Griffey
Ms. Blair W. Griffin
Ms. Reba Griffith
Mr. Wayne Grimes
Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Grooms
Vicki Davis Guffey, D.D.S.
Ms. Kathy Gunderman
Drs. Thomas & Jackie Gunter
& Family
Mr. Jack R. Hall
Dr. Michele Hall
Mr. Robert J. Hamby
Ms. Cindy B. Hammonds
Ms. Rebecca Hampton
Mrs. Lucy Hand
Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Harb, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Harb
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hardin
Mrs. Deborah L. Harlow
Mr. & Mrs. Glen Harness
Mr. & Mrs. Josh Harness
Ms. Nina Harris
Mrs. Mary L. Harrison
Mr. Charles A. Hartsell
Mr. James Hartsell
Dr. Thomas G. Haskins, III &
Dr. Shannon Cohen
First Lady Cristen G. Haslam
Mrs. Natalie L. Haslam
Ms. Jayne M. Hathorne &
Dutch Valley Elementary
5th Grade
Rev. H. Dean Haun
Ms. Doris Heidrich
David & Laura Helling
Mrs. Dot Henderlight
Jan Henley, D.D.S.
C. M. Henley Company, LLC

Ms. Donna T. Henry
Ron & Dale Hensley
Devon Hess
Hickory Construction, Inc.
Hicks Orthodontics, PC
Ms. Louise Higman
John H. Hildreth, CLU
Carmen & Anthony Hill
Ms. Myra Hines
Mr. Tim Hitson
Ms. Jean D. Hoadley
Mr. Steve Hobby
Ms. Stacie Hodge
Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park
Terry L. Holley
Mr. John B. Hollingsworth, Jr.
Mrs. Norma Holmes
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery C. Holt
Ms. Rose P. Holz
Home Depot #730
Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Horne
Ms. Tracy F. Horton
Ike & Maria Houchins
Mrs. Ruth A. Howard
Ms. Sharon Howerton
Ms. Mary A. Huff
D. Wayne Hughart, D.D.S., M.S.
Mrs. Ann L. Huie
Humana, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. William H.
Humphrey
Mr. Keith Hurst
Ms. Toni Hurst
Mrs. Angela Huskey-Grooms
Mr. Barry Hutchins
Mr. & Mrs. Larry R. Hutsell
Danut & Germina Ilas
Joy & Jere Ingram
Mr. Roy H. Inman
Inter-Agency Insurance
Service, Inc.
International House of
Pancakes #3088
Pancakes #3154
Pancakes #3277


Pancakes #428
Pancakes #4412
Pancakes #4443
Pancakes #4476
Pancakes #4494
Pancakes #486
Ms. Anna R. Iroff
Mrs. Bonnie C. Ivey
Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ivy
Jack and Jules
Ms. Kelley M. Jarnigan
Adrian Jay
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffory G.
Jennings
Ms. Angie Johnson
Mrs. Judy Johnson
Johnson & Galyon, Inc.
The Johnson Children
Mr. David P. Jones
Mr. Jack G. Jones
Mr. Jimmy “JJ” Jones
Mrs. Kelley S. Jones
Mr. Rex Bradford Jones
Wanda Jones & Betty Nichols
Jon’s Small Vehicles
Journal Broadcast Group
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth L. Justice
Mrs. George Justus
Karns Church of Christ
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Kastner
Ms. Pat C. Kelly
Mr. Edward A. Kenik
Mr. Jim Kennedy
Jackie Key
Ms. Yvonne Kidder
Ms. Sandra Kilgore
Kinnikinnick
Ms. Nona D. Kirkland
Kiwanis Club - Alcoa
Kiwanis Club - Morristown
Kiwanis Club - Sweetwater
Ms. Penny Kleinschmidt

Ms. Helen H. Knight
Knox County Sheriff’s Dept.Inmate Industries
Program
Knoxville Coca-Cola Bottling
Company
Knoxville Convention Center
Knoxville News Sentinel
Knoxville Post Office Credit
Union
Ms. Katherine Kober
John & Arlene Koehler
Mrs. Maribel W. Koella
Kohl’s Department Stores
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Kotsianas
K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.
Mr. Robert N. Kyker
La Selva MedSpa &
Reflexology
Ms. Lillian Lacey
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Lafferty
Ms. Erin Laine
Dr. Ameeta Lall & Mr. Chris
D. Watkins
Eddie & Debbie Lamb
Ms. Nell Lamb
Ms. Olivia Land
Mr. Charles V. Landis
Ms. Belinda L. Lang
Mr. Kevin J. Lange
Lange Animal Hospital, P.C.
Dr. & Mrs. Allen K. Langford
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome H.
Lapidus
Mr. James M. LaPinska
Dr. & Mrs. Dennis G. Laug
Mr. & Mrs. David Lavender
Marion & Virginia Lawhorn
Mrs. Marla Lawson
Mrs. Tracey O. Lawson
Mrs. Dania A. Leatherman
Parks Lederer
Ms. Betty Jane Lee
Ms. Brenda Leek
Mr. Tom Leeper
Mr. & Mrs. Mel A. Lethco
Ms. Ann R. Lewis
Mr. Darrell D. Lewis

Norfolk Southern Railway’s Safety Director
Terry Holloway recently presented a $500 check
to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital on behalf
of his company. Norfolk Southern Railway,
headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia and with three
Knoxville locations donates to local charitable
organizations annually, and this year selected
Children’s Hospital as a recipient.
Holloway coaches a football team made up
of seven and eight year olds, and he said many
of his players have received treatment from
Children’s Hospital.
“We’re happy to give to Children’s Hospital,
because it is such a great cause. All kids need help,
and it’s the best of the best.” Holloway said. “I’m
happy to do it – from the bottom of my heart.”
LifeScan, Inc.
Ms. Marissa Liskey
Dr. & Mrs. John Little, Dr. &
Mrs. Michael Belmont, Dr.
& Mrs. Mark Ray
Mr. Jim Lloyd
Dr. & Mrs. Steven J.
LoCascio
Jeff & Cristy Lockwood
Ms. Violet Loden
Mrs. Carlton M. Long
Ms. Darla Long
Mr. James R. Long
Mr. S. Edward Long
Mrs. Margaret R. Lonon
Loudon Pediatric Clinic, PC

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Mrs. Bobbie Loveday
Ms. Diane Lovejoy
Karah & Emberly Loveland
Ms. Pamela A. Lovell
Mary Joyce Lovely, Mamie
L.P. Davis, Charles E. Davis,
Baron A. Lovely, Nieces
& Nephews
Love’s Travel Stops &
Country Stores
Lou & Harris Lovingood
Mrs. Eileene C. Lowe
Mr. Jack A. Lowe
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Lowe
Frank & Gloria Lucas
Matthew Lundien, M. D.

Mr. Thomas C. Lynch
Dr. & Mrs. John W. Mack, Jr.
Ms. Mary Magleby
Mr. & Mrs. Joe D. Mahler
Mr. & Mrs. Judd D. Malkin
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen K.
Malone
Mr. Richard T. Maltais
Mrs. Jane E. Manners
Mr. & Mrs. Carl W. Manning
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Manning
Ms. Neva Manning
Ms. Colleen P. Manrod
Ms. A. Nicole Martin
Ms. Lucile Martin
Tom & Deanna Martin
Maryville Jewelers
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Mason, Jr.
Morton & Becky Massey
Ms. Jane A. Matlock
Ms. Janice Matlock
Ms. Barbara J. Maxon
Ms. Virginia A. Maxwell
Mr. Andrew T. Mayes
Mr. & Mrs. Michael T.
McClamroch
Mrs. Faye McConnell
Mr. Herbert E. McCoy, Jr.
Mr. Alfred F. McFee
Ms. Lois Mcgaha
Mr. Aubrey D. McKinney
Medi-Spa at Knoxville
Dermatology Group
Mr. Reynaldo P. Mendoza
Mercedes Benz of Knoxville
Mike Lewis State Farm
Mike Stevens Homes, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. John R. Milam
Ms. Carol Millard
Ms. Diane Miller
Ms. Lana B. Miller
Ms. Leslie S. Miller
Ms. Tammy L. Miller
Mrs. Helen H. Mills
Jeanette & James Minor
Mr. Sam Mishu
Ms. Mary Lea Mitchell
Mr. Thomas R. Mollica

Mr. Bryan Moore
Ms. Jeana Moore
Mr. Patrick Moore
Mr. Hiram Morales
Julie T. Morgan, M. D.
Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Morris
Mr. & Mrs. J. Frank Morton
Mike & Paula Morton
Mr. Willis J. Moses
Ms. Carroll E. Mowery
Mr. Robert Mullinax
Mr. Ted E. Murray
Mr. Robert P. Murrian, Atty.
Mrs. Mary E. Musick
Dr. & Mrs. Mike D. Mysinger
D. S. Nagda
Ms. Charlotte A. Nance
Mr. Bob Neal
Raluca Negrisanu
Ms. Martha L. Nelson
Owen & Nancy McBee
Nevader
Mrs. Jenny A. Neveu
Mr. & Mrs. Michael E. Nichols
Michael W. Nichols, D.D.S.
Mr. Phillip L. Nichols
Dr. & Mrs. David A. Nickels
Ms. Edith Noe
Norfolk Southern Foundation
Mr. Gary North
Northshore Wine & Spirits
Mrs. Flo P. Norville
Ms. Marlene Norwood
Ms. Teresa A. Norwood
Novo Nordisk
Ober Gatlinburg
O’Charley’s Restaurant
O’Connor Communications
Ms. Marlene Oehmig
Mrs. Karen O’Hara
David & Mary O’Kain
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc.
Mr. William T. Oody
Optimist Club of Knoxville,
Inc.
Optimist Club of West
Knoxville
Outrage Riding Club

26

Lisa B. Padgett, M. D.
Mary Palmer, M. D.
Papa John’s Pizza
Dr. Dante Pappano &
Dr. Ellen Pappano
Jeanann P. Pardue, M. D.
Dr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Park
Parker Business Consulting
& Accounting, PC
Mrs. Brandy K. Parkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald H. Parnell, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles W.
Parolari
Ms. Mandy Pass
Mr. Gary C. Patterson
Mr. Jack Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Rayford L.
Patterson
Mr. John B. Payne
Samuel & Karen Pelchar
Ms. Nancy E. Peltier
Pepsi Cola of Knoxville
Mrs. Karen D. Pershing
Pershing Yoakley &
Associates
Ms. Jo Peterson
Mrs. Rosemary Phillips
Ms. Yvette W. Phillips
Mrs. Carmen T. Phillipy
James T. Pickering, D.D.S.
Pilot Club of Lenoir City
Pilot Corporation
Pilot Flying J
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Pipkin
Jack Pittman & Associates,
Inc.
Jack Plauche State Farm
Agency
Pleasant View Baptist
Church
Debbie & Douglas Plemons
Plum Tree Restaurant
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Podeszwa
Dr. Thomas R. Pollard
Ms. Debra A. Poole
Mr Pace Porter
Mr. Clifton J. Posey
Power Equipment Company

Employees Charity Trust
Dr. Stan Pozega & Staff
Ms. Sylvia Pratt
Premium Waters
Dr. & Mrs. J. Martin Prince
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Prinz
Ms. Teresa Proctor
Project Linus
Providence Church-WMU
Mr. James Pulliam
Mrs. Betty Purcell
Pure Envy Salon
E. M. Purvis
Ms. Marjorie M. Quinn
Mr. Jack Ragsdale
Mr. Ronald L. Raider
Mrs. Virginia P. Rains
Rainy Duck Book
Mr. Millard A. Ramsey
Mr. & Mrs. L. P. Rawlings, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Reagan
James & Carole Redheffer
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Reed
Mr. William P. Reeves, III
Regal Entertainment Group
ReMax Adventure Realty
#21182
ReMax Preferred Properties
Inc.
Vasiliki Remboulis
Mr. James E. Reynolds
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Reynolds
Mr. Tony Rice
Wayne & Emily Sue
Richardson
Dr. Eduardo J. Riff &
Mrs. Sara E. Riff
Mr. Robert F. Riggsby
Sean Riley, Kaycee Conard
Smith & Walmart
Market 149
Ms. Lori A. Roark
Ms. Jackie Roberts
Mrs. Mary Lou Roberts
Mr. James Robertson
Mr. John Robinson
Nathan & Kathleen Robinson
Ms. Tonia R. Robinson

Roche Diabetes Care
Mr. Tom Rodenborn
Hal & Andy Roe
Mayor Madeline Rogero
Ms. Jeannette L. Rogers
Ronald McDonald House
Mr. Bob Roney
Ms. Karen Rose
Ms. Margaret Rose
Mr. David P. Ross
Mrs. Bobbie R. Roth
Margrit Rowley & Family
Mr. Jeffrey K. Royce
Rural Metro
Burch & Ruby Russell
Mr. Mike Russell
Mr. Derek Russell
Dr. & Mrs. Alex Ruth
Mr. & Mrs. Donald M.
Ruthenberg
The Honorable & Mrs. Jon T.
Rymer
Adrian & Elena Sabau
SAC, Inc.
Saddlebrook Properties, LLC
S. J. Sahakian
Salsarita’s West Town
Sam’s Club #6572
Sam’s Club #8256
Ms. Yolanda Sanchez
Mr. Robert G. Sanders
Mrs. Amelia Sarno
Ms. RaRa Schlitt
Mr. Neil Schmitt
Mr. Bobby Scott
Mrs. Patricia Scott
Scripps Networks Interactive
Ms. Helen M. Scruggs
Ms. Rebecca F. Seal
Dr. Cameron J. Sears &
Dr. Nancy E. Duckles
Secretaries Dinner Club
Mr. & Mrs. A. Gary Self
Service One, Inc.
Servicemaster Professional
Restoration Staff
Mr. Eric Sexton
Shafer Insurance Agency, Inc.

Mr. Michael A. Shamblin
Mrs. Joyce E. Sharp
The Shaw Group
Ms. Rosella J. Sheffey
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel D.
Shelton
Mr. Gordon R. Sherman
Shield Engineering
Mr. Keith W. Shillings
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph E. Shipley
Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc.
Ms. Claudette Shults
Shults Pediatrics, P.C.
Siemens Caring Hands
Foundation
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Theuk Silavong
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Simmons
Mr. & Mrs. David M. Simpson
Ms. Margurite Sims
Mrs. Mary F. Sipprell
Dr. & Mrs. Robert F. Sisson, III
Mr. & Mrs. Basil A. Skelton
Skyline Transportation
Mrs. Denise A. Slezak
Mr. Ira T. Sliger
Dr. & Mrs. William H. Smartt
Abby & Karesa & Smith
Mr. Calvin G. Smith
Ms. Evelyn G. Smith
Mrs. Lois Smith
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Smith
Michael & Ima Smith
Robert T. Smith, D.D.S., M.S.
Rufus Smith & Associates
Mr. Edgar Snow
Mr. Donald Snyder
Ms. Becky Sorteberg
Mrs. Rebeccca G. South
South College
Mr. Richard Southmayd
Ms. Vonna Spahr
Mrs. Glenna J. Spradlin
Springleaf Foundation, Inc.
Mr. Joe E. Spruiell
St. Mark United Methodist
Church
Mr. Joe Stallings

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Mr. Brian Stannard
Mr. David L. Stansbarger
Star 102.1
Mr. Philip T. Starck
Mr. Chad L. Starlipper
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis E. Starr
State of Tennessee
Department of Human
Services
Mr. Larry A. Stephens
Mr. Vince Stevens &
Dr. Mary Palmer
Ms. Ernestine M. Stiner
Mr. Wade Stonebrook &
Young Professional
Knoxville
Ms. Agnes Strate
Ms. Julia J. Stringfield
Subway
Sugarbaker’s Cake, Candy
& Wedding Supply
Sun Tan City
Ms. Agnes Surrett
Mrs. Dorothy C. Susak
Ms. Jessica Suthers
Mr. Junior Sutton
John & Kathy Switow
Ali Swofford, PhD
Sysmex
Ms. Norma J. Tabor
Mr. Skip Tanaka
Ms. Emma C. Tate
Mrs. Karen D. Tatham
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Tatum
Mr. W. King Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Teague
Team Health Mid-Atlantic
Telecom Pioneers Tennessee
Chapter #21
Tennessee Baptist Church
Tennessee Trucking
Foundation, Inc.
TERI Productions, Inc.
Mr. Walter Thacker
Dr. & Mrs. Sanjay Thakur
Ms. Linda A. Thomas
Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson

On September 24,
the Butterfly Fund
hosted its 4th Annual
Golf Tournament to
benefit the Children’s
Hospital Hematology/
Oncology department.
Fox Den Country Club
hosted 192 players
on a beautiful fall day
in Knoxville for morning
and afternoon rounds.
The event raised
$35,000 through
donations and
sponsorships.
The Butterfly Fund
has given over $85,000
to Children’s Hospital
and $20,000 to CureSearch for Children’s
Cancer. Each year, the
Butterfly Fund is a
presenting sponsor
for the Knoxville
CureSearch Walk.


Emmette & Valarie
Thompson
Mrs. Juanne J. Thompson
Mrs. Lisa A. Thompson
Thomson Reuters My
Community Program
Three Ridges Golf Course
Thress Nursery Garden
Ottice & Mary Tidwell
Tin Roof
Mrs. Emily Tinman
Ms. Brittany Tipton
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Tipton
Joe & Joyce Tompkins
Mr. Peter F. Tortorelli
Barb Tower & Fingers of
Hope
Ms. Tracy Tramel
Brent L. Trentham &
Associates
Mr. Michael Trower
Mr. William A. Truex
TRUIST
The Trust Company of
Knoxville
Tubby’s Construction
Tuckaleechee Caverns &
Wishing Well
Ms. Marjorie K. Turner
Mark D. Turner, M. D.
Mr. Martin W. Turner
Union County Farm Bureau
United Healthcare
Community Plan
United Way of Blount County
United Way of Metropolitan
Nashville
Universal Promotional
Products
US Foods
USEC
Mr. Terry H. Usery, Jr.
Ms. Sarah Ussery
UT Campus Chest Campaign
Mr. John A. Vanlandingham
Daniel & Charlene Varner
Lefter K. & Ray P. Vassil
VBI Ventures, Inc.

On Saturday, August 18, over 1,000 runners,
walkers and volunteers came out to Cherokee
Boulevard in Knoxville’s Sequoyah Hills to
participate in the 3rd annual Butterfly Fun 5K Run/
Walk. In addition to the race, the event included a
presentation of gold medals to childhood cancer
survivors. The event raised $25,000, all of which
will benefit the Hematology/Oncology department
at Children’s Hospital in support of children and
families being affected by pediatric cancer.
The race was sponsored by Brogan Financial.
Misty Barger, Butterfly Fund co-founder, explained,
“This year’s race was such a success! We are
very thankful for the community’s support of our
cause and for making a difference in the lives of
children with cancer.”
The Butterfly Fund represents the legacy of
Emily Barger and Maddie Harrill, two beautiful
little girls that were diagnosed with a rare form of
pediatric cancer in 2007 and who both passed
away in 2008. The Butterfly Fund was established
through East Tennessee Foundation with the
objective of raising support and awareness for
pediatric cancer treatment, services, and research
at a local, regional, and national level. Local
support is directed to East Tennessee Children’s
Hospital as they represent the only pediatric
cancer facility in East Tennessee. National support
is directed to CureSearch for Children’s Cancer.
CureSearch is a national non-profit foundation
whose mission is to fund and support children’s
cancer research. For more information on The
Butterfly Fund, visit .

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Ms. Shanna F. Veach
Mrs. Lisha B. Venable
Mr. & Mrs. Rick F. Venable
Theresa Venable & Kathy
Ehinger
Mrs. Louie Vesser
Ms. Tracy A. Viau
Mr. Lee Roy Vogeltanz
Ms. Rebecca Voiles
Mr. Ralph Vowell
Vreeland Engineers, Inc.
The Wakefield Corporation
Ms. Carol A. Wallace
Mrs. Donna E. Wallace
Ms. Mildred K. Wallace
Walmart #366
Walmart #578
Walmart #583
Walmart #672
Walmart #676
Walmart #678
Walmart #685
Walmart #687
Walmart #724
Walmart #739
Walmart #741
Walmart #1159
Walmart #1194
Walmart #1318
Walmart #1319
Walmart #1320
Walmart #1466
Walmart #1467
Walmart #1743
Walmart #2065
Walmart #2310
Walmart #2932
Walmart #4223
Walmart #4635
Walmart Foundation
Mrs. Pamela L. Ward
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Ward
Waste Management, Inc.
WBIR-TV 10
Mr. Fred T. Weaver
Ms. Mary R. Weaver
Ms. Caroline Webb
Dr. & Mrs. John L. Webber

Ms. Mary Weldon
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold L. Wenzel
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. West
Mr. Thomas F. West
Rita F. Westbrook, M. D.
Mr. & Mrs. George E.
Whedbee
Mr. James E. Whitehead
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Wicker
Roy & Sally Wilcox
Mr. Tim Wild
Ms. Helen Wilds
Ms. Betty T. Wilkins
Mr. & Mrs. Bill G. Williams
Mr. Robert A. Williams
Ms. Sharon Williams
Ms. Kyla J. Wilson
Ms. Ann Winfrey
Ms. Dorothy D. Winfrey
Mrs. Doris M. Winkles
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Wise
Mr. James P. Witt
WIVK AM-FM
WKZX-FM 93.5
The Charles L. Woliver
Family
Ms. Betty Womack
Dr. & Mrs. Gary R. Woodall
Ms. Carrie Woodruff
Mr. Robert B. Woodruff
Mrs. Pamela S. Woods
Dr. & Mrs. W. Henry
Wooldridge
James H. Wright
Jamie H. Wright
Mrs. Lisa M. Wrobleski
Douglas & Peggy Wylie
Y-12 Federal Credit Union
Retiree Group
Mr. Kent P. Yarnall
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yates
Dr. Deanna R. Yen &
Mr. Michael Yen
Mr. Geoffrey C. Yerem
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Yett
Mr. Robert E. Yost
Mr. Brian K. Zalk
Mr. & Mrs. Barry T. Zientek

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It’s About Children recaps the events and friends that
support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. For
more information regarding the fund-raising efforts
of Children’s Hospital, contact:
Children’s Hospital Development Office
P.O. Box 15010
Knoxville, TN 37901-5010
(865) 541-8441 • www.etch.com
Development Staff:
Carlton M. Long
Vice President for Development
and Community Services
(865) 541-8172 • cmlong@etch.com

Teresa Goddard
Grants Development Officer
(865) 541-8466 • tgoddard@etch.com

Debra Poole
Major Gifts/Planned Giving Director
(865) 541-8467 • dapoole@etch.com
Danni Varlan
Major Gifts/Annual Giving Officer
(865) 541-8567 • dvarlan@etch.com
Pat Scott
Community Development Officer
(865) 541-8244 • pmscott@etch.com

Ellen Cole
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Program Director
(865) 541-8437 • ecole@etch.com
Macy Hopper
Children’s Miracle Network
Hospitals Specialist
(865) 541-8607 • mhopper@etch.com
Marguerite Hogan
Creative Projects Officer
(865) 541-8741 • mshogan@etch.com

Audrey Madigan
Development Operations Specialist
(865) 541-8723 • lamadigan@etch.com
Susan Cate
Gift Records Specialist
(865) 541-8162 • scate@etch.com

Paula Haun
Development Office Secretary
(865) 541-8441 • phaun@etch.com

Honors & Memorials July 1 - September 30, 2012
In honor of:
Ellis Amelie Adcock
Ms. Cherie H. Adcock
John April & Mike Clawson
Tim Dambro, M. D.
Conner Chesney
Mrs. Betty Purcell
Nicholas Costa
Lefter K. & Ray P. Vassil
Noah William Davis
Ms. Patsy A. Reagan
Owen Dial
Ms. Sarah Cooper
Ms. Betty Dial
Mrs. Deborah T. Dial
Ms. Sarah D. Greer
Carmen & Anthony Hill
Mr. S. Edward Long
Mr. Andrew T. Mayes
Michael W. Nichols,
D.D.S.
Ms. Cindi Reynolds
Ms. Misty M. Rutherford
Josie & Olivia Fellers
Ron & Dale Hensley
Malinda Flynn
Ms. Jane A. Matlock
Mr. Robert M. Goodfriend
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome H.
Lapidus
Mr. William M. Hale
Mrs. Carmen T. Phillipy
Kailey R. Humphrey
Mr. & Mrs. William H.
Humphrey
Jordan & Brandon Lamb
Ms. Faye Lamb
Sarah & Justin Lightner
Ms. Marian Epps
Ms. Tracy Tramel
Louie David Lusk
Mr. & Mrs. Louie D. Lusk
Benjamin Martin
Mike & Paula Morton
Robbie & Sasha Matthews
Mr. & Mrs. Milburn R.
Courtney
Loren Grace McAfee
Mr. Joe W. McAfee

Grayson Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Alan J. Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Donald J.
Reagan
My Grandchildren
Mr. Junior Sutton
Our Grandchildren
Mr. & Mrs. Donald H.
Parnell, Sr.
Claire Pace
Mrs. Becky Davis
Ana Sabau
Cristian & Adriana
Contescu
Danut & Germina Ilas
Raluca Negrisanu
Vasiliki Remboulis
Adrian & Elena Sabau
Hannah Spradling
Ms. Dianne Fielder
Gracie Jo Stone
Ms. Dorothy Thomas
Riley James Thomas
Bill G. Williams
Emmette & Valarie
Thompson
Billie Elizabeth Williams

In memory of:
Jacob Wayne Adkins
Ms. Belinda L. Lang
Lincoln Alan Aloisi
The Aloisi Family
Tom & Rita Aloisi
Ms. Laurie M. Ballard
Dr. & Mrs. Anthony
Capizzi
Mr. Kevin J. Lange
Ms. Mary Lea Mitchell
Servicemaster
Professional
Restoration Staff
Ms. Julia J. Stringfield
Luna Baker
Ms. Diane Miller
James C. Benton, III, M. D.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert L.
Barnes, III
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald L.
Blossom

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Joseph Edward Brown
Ms. Linda A. Thomas
Ellen Denise Bryson
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. West
Benjamin M. Cahill
Ms. Kathy Gunderman
David & Laura Helling
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Lafferty
Jack Pittman &
Associates, Inc.
Ms. Rosella J. Sheffey
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis E. Starr
Ms. Marjorie K. Turner
Max Carroll
Hal & Andy Roe
James A. Cash
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold L.
Wenzel
Mable Icelona Franklin Cate
Ms. Anita L. Cook
Nicole Audrey Conn
Mrs. Linda Buck
Kyle Jason Conners
Cardiology, PC
Wayne T. Crisp
Alcoa 25 Year Club
Fred W. Curtis
Mrs. Stephanie J. Curtis
William Reagan “Rick”
Gallaher, Jr. D.D.S.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Emery
Amy Michelle Gray
Ms. Dawna C. Gray
Mr. Gene Gray
Shawn F. Hafer
Ms. Linda A. Clary
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie D.
Crook
T. J. Fowler, D.D.S.
Drs. Thomas & Jackie
Gunter & Family
Ms. Cindy B. Hammonds
John & Arlene Koehler
Ms. Virginia A. Maxwell
Mike Stevens Homes,
Inc.
Parker Business
Consulting &
Accounting, PC
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Pipkin
Mr. Ronald L. Raider

The Trust Company of
Knoxville
Mr. & Mrs. Barry T.
Zientek
Wanda Ireland Haralson
Ms. Mary K. Berl
Jim Harmon
Mr. & Mrs. Joe B. Lentz
The Honorable & Mrs.
Jon T. Rymer
Ms. Betty T. Wilkins
Oscar V. Helton
Alcoa 25 Year Club
Betty Baum Horton
Douglas & Peggy Wylie
Emily Mikaylah Houser
Ms. Katherine Kober
Ronnie Jeffers
Ms. Mae A. Davis
Thomas Milo Jelinek
Mr. David Arakawa
Melodie & Randy
Efferson
Ms. Janet K. Flora
Mr. & Mrs. Tony A.
Gabriel
Margrit Rowley & Family
Ms. Tracy A. Viau
Jack D. “Jay” Justice
Barnes, III
Kainon Paul Kelly
Ms. Doris Heidrich
Doris Ann Leffew
Ms. Doris Heidrich
Evlin Julianna
“Evie” Lewis
Girl Scout Troop #20602
Casey Lindsay
Ms. Katherine Kober
Charles Herman Lovely
Mary Joyce Lovely,
Mamie L.P. Davis,
Charles E. Davis,
Baron A. Lovely,
Nieces & Nephews
Evelyn Jean Myers
McCarter
Appalachian Electric
Cooperative,
Engineering Dept.
Dan & Kim Blalock
Bill & Carolyn Broady

Honors & Memorials July 1 - September 30, 2012
City of Pigeon Forge
Ms. Debbie G. Oxendine
Willard A. McFarland
Y-12 Federal Credit
Union Retiree Group
Joshua Moore
Bobcat Youth Athletics
Amy Saylor & Ava Saylor
Murphy
Ms. Debi Hartman
Tom Murray
Walmart #672
Katie Musick
Mrs. Mary E. Musick
Bobby Nickens
Ms. Nell Lamb
Ms. Janice Matlock
Ms. Lana B. Miller
Sean Riley, Kaycee
Conard Smith &
Walmart Market 149
Walmart #672
Rudra Patel
Cardiology, PC

Ryan M. Patterson
Mr. & Mrs. Rayford L.
Patterson
Dr. & Mrs. Robert F.
Sisson, III
Colton Chase Presson
Mrs. Kirsten BarringtonHughes
Ms. Connie L. Begovich
Stephen Comer &
Coworkers
Ms. Catherine C.
Frechette
Mr. Seth J. Good
Mr. & Mrs. Josh Harness
Ms. Jean D. Hoadley
Joy & Jere Ingram
Mr. & Mrs. Carl W.
Manning
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Mason, Jr.
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Reed
Mr. & Mrs. Michael
Reynolds
Shield Engineering

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Tipton
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Ward
Dr. & Mrs. W. Henry
Wooldridge
Caroline Elizabeth Ramsey
Mr. Millard A. Ramsey
Jeannie F. Reese
Dr. James L. Burns, Jr.
Ms. Janie C. Cochran
Mrs. Deborah L. Harlow
Mrs. Karen O’Hara
Mrs. Virginia P. Rains
Secretaries Dinner Club
Carolyn Russell Rickman
Burch & Ruby Russell
Charlotte Robertson
Mr. James Robertson
Sammy Ronk
Hal & Andy Roe
Ed Schmutzer
Hal & Andy Roe
Eddie Stapleton
Barnes, III

James E. Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Jim MacLeay
Elizabeth Sue Stiles
Barnes, III
Dr. Raja Thakur
Dr. & Mrs. Sanjay Thakur
Hannah Mae Wallace
Mrs. Donna E. Wallace
Bessie Mae Walters
Mr. & Mrs. Herman L.
Goddard
James E. “Buddy” Williams
Ms. Katherine Kober
Flyma I. Witt
Mr. James P. Witt
Hoyt R. Woliver
Ms. Martha V. Bush
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Haun
The Charles L. Woliver
Family
Elizabeth B. Wyatt
Ms. Katherine Kober

Star 102.1 Golf Tournament
Benefits Hospital
The inaugural Star 102.1 Marc & Kim and Frank Golf
Tournament to benefit Children’s Hospital was a great success on
July 23, raising $1,060. More than 40 golfers enjoyed an afternoon
round at Gettysvue Polo, Golf & Country Club to raise money for
the 2013 Star 102.1 Radiothon set for April 11-12, 2013. Title
sponsor for the event was the Law Firm of Stephen A. Burroughs.
Special thanks to the entire Star 102.1 radio team who made
the tournament such a success and to tournament sponsors
Stephen A. Burroughs, Mountain Motorsports, Menchie’s
Frozen Yogurt, Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, Wendy’s, Dr Pepper /
Snapple Group, Ye Olde Leaf and Ale, Hiller Plumbing, Heating and
Cooling, Enrichment Federal Credit Union, Kenjo, Pozy Auctions,
TN Lasik, Pilot and Scrumps Cupcakes.
Top (Pictured left to right): Clay Prewitt, Brian Ford, Charlie Andrews
and Rick Baptist enjoyed a round of golf at the inaugural Star 102.1
Golf Tournament to benefit Children’s Hospital.
Bottom: Tournament sponsor Stephen A. Burroughs (left) watches
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action before the tournament with Star 102.1’s Marc Anthony,
Kim Hansard and Frank Murphy.

The Twelve Days

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and all of your favorite Fantasy of Trees activities!
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,
East Tennessee Children s Hospital
Tickets:

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Children 4-12—$6
Children under 4—Free
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Children’s Hospital at (865) 541-8385 or email fot@etch.com

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