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Donate Blankets with Preston and Jelly Roll

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital patient, Preston, was one inspirational child! For nearly four years, Preston battled cancer but he never lost hope. He shared his joy with others by writing cards to inmates at local jails, sending notes to the troops and providing blankets to other patients that need extra comfort as they faced uncertain situations at the hospital.

Sadly, Preston lost his battle with cancer in December of 2023, but you can help carry on his mission to spread joy and comfort by donating or purchasing a blanket from our Amazon Wish List in his honor.

Read more about Preston’s story and his visit with Jelly Roll at a University of Tennessee football game with WIVK!

Blanket donations can be mailed to:

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Volunteer Services Department
2018 W. Clinch Avenue
Knoxville, TN  37916


This season, many patients and families will receive care or spend their holidays with us. During our Season of Giving, help us to continue to provide state-of-the-art care close to home for children like for our 2023 ambassador, Max, by making a monetary donation using the form below.

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Visit the Wish List to Donate Blankets

Amazon Wish List

Preston gets a vist from Jelly Roll at the UT/Vanderbilt Game on Saturday, Nov. 25

Preston gets a visit from Jelly Roll at the UT/Vanderbilt Game on Saturday, Nov. 25