Ossoli Members Volunteer at Fantasy of Trees benefiting East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
2024
The 40th East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Fantasy of Trees presented by Axle Logistics and the second annual Gala Among the Trees presented by TennesSEED Erosion Control raised $1.9 million for Children’s Hospital.
This year, nearly 61,000 people attended Fantasy of Trees. All funds raised will support the area of greatest need. From diapers for NICU patients to large pieces of equipment like a new MRI machine, every dollar positively impacts a child’s life. The hospital’s needs change daily to meet the needs of the children in our region and beyond to provide expert, customized care plans.
Seven Ossoli Circle members volunteered in 2024 giving 73 hours of service. Most worked on the Focal Exhibit, ” Central Bark” and another member decorated at tree for a garden club and worked in the “Check-in Desk.”
President Overman has selected the Pain and Palliative Care Unit at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital for the President’s Project 2022. This is a finished blanket. They are so cuddly
Ossoli members are committed to making 50 “snuggle and hugs” comfort blankets. The blankets will be placed in a bag along with items (socks, activity books, fidget toys, crayons and markers, etc.) to comfort the children while in the hospital.
Members are meeting at the Ossoli Club house from Noon – 2:00 pm daily to make the blankets. Ladies, we still need more workers and help to complete our goal. Bags to place the blanket in have been ordered. We still need more items to place in the bags for patients. The focus of the project is for ages 6 to 17. We especially need more items for the older students.
Consider coming to the clubhouse and selecting a blanket you would like to build a theme around. For example, if you choose a fire truck blanket then you can look for stickers, coloring books, books, t-shirts. Etc. related to firemen and their job.
A portion of the proceeds from the Mardis Gras Carnivale on February 28 will be used to help fund this project. We still need monetary donations and in-kind gifts for the bags.
If you would like to learn more about the ETCH Pain and Palliative Care unit, Click here.
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President Overman presents a check and with 50 “snuggles and hugs” comfort blankets made by club members to Danni Varlan and Dr. Jessica Nicholson from ETCH Pain and Palliative Pain Unit.
