Knoxville High School Girls Basketball coach Matt Richhart presented a check for $23,235.78 To the Knoxville Hospitals and Clinics recently. Kevin Stittsworth, Director of Foundation and Public Relations for the Knoxville Hospitals and clinics spoke with KNIA/KRLS News about the donation. 

“A portion of the funds raised at the Panthers vs Cancer event was designated to go to the Knoxville Hospitals and Clinics. We are truly blessed by the generosity of the community and the support of the Knoxville Boys and Girls Basketball teams.”

Stittsworth talks about what the funds will be used for.

“We are going to use the funds for our Cancer care. We have many in the community that are on a cancer journey and we feel it is an honor and privilege to support them on their journey with the care they need right here in Knoxville.”

The Panthers vs Cancer event was held on January 22 and raised a total of $48,589.04