The Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Foundation’s recent online fundraiser raised more than $82,000 for the hospital’s Emergency Room renovation, with a lead gift from Don and Margaret Long. Director of Foundation and Public Relations Kevin Stittsworth says that the funds will go “a long way” towards the Emergency Room project.

The investment will increase staff workspace and provide additional private rooms for patient care, which is especially critical when patients with mental health needs stay an extended time waiting to be transferred to a long-term care facility.

As part of the fundraiser, the KHC Foundation held a raffle for a trip getaway and prize drawings for three donor tiers.

As part of the fundraiser, the KHC Foundation held a raffle for a Trip Getaway and prize drawings for three donor tiers.

Tina Shilling – Trip Getaway raffle, with their choice of one of four travel destinations.

Dude and Rachel Hoehns – Knoxville Raceway & Checkered Flag Concessions donated an 8-person suite, 2 VIP passes, and food and beverages for a 2021 race.

Drs. Jason and Lily Maasdam – Peace Tree Brewing Company donated a private beer pairing dinner at owner Megan McKay’s home.

Diane Wilson – The #IChooseKnoxville package included donations from Grand Theater, Baggio’s, Candi’s, A&P, The Coffee Connection, and Ramaeker’s Screen Printing.