Events at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Community Fundraising Activities
Community and fundraising events at East Tennessee Children's Hospital are going on year-round. These events provide us with an opportunity to engage the community and obtain donations that go on to support and improve our medical services. We strive to make these events something for everyone to look forward to. With fun activities for the community, and much needed support for children's healthcare, fundraisers are one of our favorite ways to raise money for the hospital, and we are always looking for new and exciting events to add to our calendar.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital invites you to Gala Among the Trees. Wear your holiday best, enjoy delicious food and celebrate an elegant night among the trees to benefit Children's Hospital. This is a holiday experience you will not want to miss!
Date: November 26, 2024
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
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Fantasy of Trees is Knoxville's premiere holiday event, bringing sparkling lights and displaying joyous Christmas trees to the entire region. Spanning Thanksgiving weekend, this annual celebration is entering its 39th year entertaining children and grown-ups of all ages.
Dates: November 27 - December 1, 2024
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
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When you support East Tennessee Children's Hospital, you help kids from all over East Tennessee get the treatment they need. Kids like Kamerie, who has faced many life-threatening and developmental challenges during her young life.
Dates: November-December, 2024
Support Kids Like Kamerie
Spotlighted here are a few of the special friends like Kamerie (pictured) we've featured in our Season of Giving and Shine Your Light campaigns.
Read Stories From Previous Years
The largest student-led organization on the University of Tennessee campus annually supports East Tennessee Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. Dance Marathon is a day-long special dance event on the UT campus where more than 800 students and other participants dance to help the kids.
In 2024, UT students raised $193,817.43 in a live fundraiser for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.
Date: February 2025
Time: 10am-10pm
Location: University of Tennessee Knoxville campus
Each year, hundreds of golfers come out for a day at the links to support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and the thousands of patients we serve. We hope you will join us for the 2024 Children’s Hospital Golf Classic with special guests Phil Williams and Ted Hall at Fox Den County Club.
Date: May 2025
Location: Fox Den Country Club
Sponsor an Event
Your Giving Matters
Every year, Children's Hospital hosts a variety of events to benefit our patients and families. The funds raised from these events keeps Children’s Hospital supplied with the most up-to-date equipment and services to provide exceptional care to the children of our region.
In 2024, we are offering sponsorship opportunities for:
- Gala Among the Trees
- Fantasy of Trees
- Children’s Hospital Golf Classic
- VOLThon
Your financial support is critical to helping Children’s Hospital provide the best possible care for the children in our community. We appreciate your interest, and welcome the opportunity to work with you.
If you would like more information on sponsoring a Children's Hospital event, please contact
Pat Scott at (865) 541-8244 or email pmscott@etch.com.
