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September 2010

Beech Bluff Bluebird Dash Benefits Cancer Camp

Supporters and run/walk enthusiasts are invited to participate in the fifth annual Beech Bluff Bluebird Dash, Saturday, September 25,2010...more


July 2010

2010 Jackson Award Nominees Sought

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Jackson Awards which are given annually by the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. The nomination forms are available...more

Sam Bomar's Life Celebrated with Events

Sam Bomar's life was cut tragically short weeks before he was to graduate from Madison Academic High School. As a way of honoring Sam's life, his family and friends want to give back to students by providing scholarships to seniors in Sam's name...more

Financial Institutions Lend A Paw

Many of Jackson's financial institutions have joined the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation in promoting the services of Ayers Children's Medical Center this July. You will have the opportunity at any...more


June 2010

Dixie Carter's Foundation Award Displayed at "The Dixie"

The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce that Dixie Carter's Tigrett Award will soon be on display at "The Dixie" in Huntingdon, Tennessee. The acclaimed actress was unable to receive her award at the 2008 Gala...more


May 2010

Therapy and Learning Center Invites Community to Chair Affair

Have you ever been to Tuscany?  If not, consider this your invitation. Technically, it is an invitation to the Chair Affair on June 10 at the Crown Winery in Humboldt.  However, the Therapy & Learning Center promises to transport you through the senses of sight, sound and taste to a Tuscan villa as the sun is setting...more

Morgan Kelley Memorial Golf Tournament Benefits West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Fund

The First Annual Morgan Kelley Memorial Golf Tournament will benefit a fund established to help the Lambuth athletic program, Alpha Omicron Pi Lambuth chapter and a college fund established for Shannon Kelley, Morgan's sister...more

Little General's Run Rescheduled

Get your running shoes back out!  The Little General's Run that was postponed due to the weather is scheduled for June 26...more


April 2010

WNWS 101.5 FM Collects Donations for Family of Teen Killed at Bemis Mill

WNWS 101.5 FM Jackson's News Talk Station will be accepting donations tomorrow from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Tailwaggers Pet Food and Supply across from Walgreens on South Highland...more


March 2010

"Hittin' for Hospice" Benefits Camp W.I.N.G.S.

Hospice of West Tennessee invites all golfers to "Hittin' For Hospice," a four-man charity golf scramble tournament on May 7 at Woodland Hills Golf Course in Pinson. Check-in time is 11:30 and there will be a shotgun start at 12:30...more

Teacher of the Year Nominations Sought

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is once again recognizing outstanding teachers in the public school system. Two teachers in the Jackson-Madison County School System will be recognized with "Teacher of the Year" awards...more

5K/Run Walk Benefits Kiwanis Center for Child Development

Sports Plus Rehab Centers invites children and adults to participate in a 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, March 27...more


February 2010

Kirkland Cancer Center Offers Free Colorectal Screening

Colorectal cancer is the second cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than 150,000 people are diagnosed each year.  Regular colorectal cancer screening or testing is one of the most powerful weapons for preventing colorectal cancer...more 


January 2010

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation Receives Gift from Alice and Carl Kirkland

Hospital Names Cancer Center in Honor of Kirkland

Alice and Carl Kirkland have donated $5 million to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, it was announced today...more

Serenade to Help Kiwanis Center for Child Development

West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is offering a special treat with a twist for your Valentine's Day gifts. For a $30 donation to the Kiwanis Center for Child Development your special person can hear 15 minutes of serenade...more