On Thursday, August 19th Cherish the Child Foundation held its 5th Annual Donor’s Dinner featuring keynote speaker and former University of Tennessee men’s basketball player, Dane Bradshaw. Justice Gary R. Wade of the Tennessee Supreme Court served as Master of Ceremonies. Other government leaders participated in the event program including; Judge Rex Henry Ogle of the 4th Judicial District and District Attorney General, Jimmy Dunn. “This event has grown in reputation over the last five years and we are extremely grateful to the local community for allowing us to continue to pursue the mission of Cherish the Child Foundation by assisting us with their ongoing financial support” said foundation executive director, Todd Rose.
Cherish the Child Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to raise financial assistance and increased community awareness for the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home. Cherish the Child Foundation has given the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home nearly $500,000 for over 50 different special projects, programs and services in the last six years. The children’s home remains one of the largest residential and foster care programs in Tennessee for abused, neglected, dependent and at-risk children and youth.
