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2007 News Releases
February 2007
Nation's Longest Living Polio Survivor in Iron Lung Celebrates Milestone
Dianne Odell Turns 60; Has Spent Last 57 Years in Iron Lung
Dianne Odell, the nation's longest living polio survivor in an iron lung, will celebrate her 60th birthday with a party/fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The New Southern Hotel in Jackson...more
March 2007
Foundation Establishes Eight New Endowment Funds
The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation recently added eight plaques to its Endowment Wall at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, representing $539,000 collected in endowment funds since November 2006...more
April 2007
Endowment Established to Honor Doris "Cousin Tuny" Freeman
The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is pleased to announce an endowment has been established in honor of Doris "Cousin Tuny" Freeman for special needs children. The Foundation is making a $15,000 gift to establish this endowment. Cousin Tuny has given more than 40 years to, as she says, "God's special children" at the Cerebral Palsy Center...more
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Reaches $10,000,000 Goal
The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce the achievement of a long range goal of $10,000,000 in assets...more
May 2007
Teachers of the Year Honored by West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
Congratulations to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Teachers of the Year award recipients who were nominated by numerous admiring colleagues, principals, and parents. The annual award is made possible by the Foundation and the West TN Diamond Jaxx. Recognized were Teresa Luna of Madison Academic Magnet High School (who represents the award for grades seven-12) and Sandy Hardin of Isaac Lane Elementary School (who represents the award for kindergarten-sixth grade...more
Equipment Installed on Playground for All Children
Gabriel's Garden is becoming a reality thanks to many generous people. "We still have money left to raise to complete the project but we are thrilled that the playground equipment has arrived and is being installed," said Gabe's Mom Darlene Walden. Walden, who serves as chairperson of the Gabriel's Garden Committee...more
June 2007
Local Agencies will Distribute Fans to People Who Qualify
West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation and Senior Services are teaming up with local businesses, organizations, and individuals to make the long hot days of summer a bit cooler for many of West Tennessee's elderly population. Through its Fans for Seniors project, the Foundation will provide 400 electric fans to be distributed to lower-income senior citizens across West Tennessee, who are without air conditioning in their residences...more
August 2007
Foundation Sponsors Japanese In-Service for Area Teachers
In conjunction with the 2007 annual charity gala which honors Japan, the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation will sponsor an in-service program conducted by Dr. Larry Ray, Chair of the Fine Arts Department at Lambuth University. All fine arts school teachers and supervisors (art, music, and theater) in counties served by West Tennessee Healthcare are invited to attend at no charge...more
The Chair Affair to Benefit People with Disabilities
Get your ticket to ensure a "seat" at the Chair Affair, a unique fund raising event to benefit the people served by the West Tennessee Center for Child Development. The fun will take place Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Festivities Events and Party Place, 2644 North Highland Avenue, Jackson. Dinner will be provided by Premier Place Catering...more
September 2007
Bowling Teams Sought for Fundraiser to Benefit Children
Strikes for Tikes is the perfect fund raising event-teams play and the kids win! This fun bowling event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Jackson, is October 13, 2007 at the Jackson Bowling and Skating Family Fun Center and benefits the children at the Kiwanis Center for Child Development in Jackson. Teams of families, neighborhoods, businesses, churches, and local organizations are being formed now for this fun and special event...more
October 2007
Gabriel's Garden Playground at North Park Dedication Ceremony
Join with The City of Jackson Fishman Trust Fund, Madison County, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Jack Hale Hayes Memorial Fund, and the many other supporters in opening Gabriel's Garden Playground at North Park, Jackson, TN. Constructed as a playground for all children, all abilities, Gabriel's Garden will serve as an inclusive playground where children, regardless of physical ability, can play side by side...more
November 2007
Macy's Donates Toys to Ayers Children's Medical Center Patients
Macy's department store in Jackson, Tennessee has donated two large boxes of stuffed toy dogs to the children at Ayers Children's Medical Center. "We are very pleased to receive these toys," said Robin Wood, director of Pediatrics for Ayers Children's Medical Center...more
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