Ballad Health Foundation events are more than fundraisers.

They bring together people in our region who are passionate about improving lives and bolstering health care. As these like-minded individuals support our programs and services, they’re also building relationships and legacies.

Throughout the year, the foundation offers many special events in support of our programs and services.

January

• Spirit Gala – Jan. 27, 2018
  Themed gala event held each January, featuring a raffle and honoring the recipient of Ballad Health Foundation’s annual Spirit Award. This year’s event theme: “Club Moxie”

February

• Smyth County HealthTrust Gala – Feb. 10, 2018
  Winter Wonderland

• Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon – Feb. 26 to 27, 2018
  Annual Radiothon to raise money for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

March

• Johnston Memorial Hospital Shamrock 4-Miler – Mar. 16, 2018

April

• Dickenson Community Hospital Radio Auction – Apr. 7, 2018

• Wine Women & Shoes – April 28, 2018
  Annual event featuring exclusive fashion and fine wine for women who want to support the early detection and prevention of breast cancer through mammograms and genetic testing

• Broadway Comes to Greeneville – April 29, 2018
  Held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville to raise awareness for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

May

• Derby Day on Main – May 5, 2018

• Johnston Memorial Hospital Foundation Boots & Bow Ties – May 19, 2018

June

• Russell County Guitars & Good Times – June 1, 2018

• Covered Bridge Run/Walk – June 9, 2018
  Annual run/walk held in Elizabethton with proceeds going to Sycamore Shoals Hospital

August

• The Beast Bicycle Ride – Aug. 4, 2018
  It's a three-mountain bicycle ride with challenging elevations climbs. Choose from 50-, 75- or 100-mile rides. Funds raised benefit Ballad Health cardiac-pulmonary rehabilitation patients.

• Niswonger Children’s Hospital Classic – Aug. 12 to 13, 2018
  Featuring fun events and a golf tournament to raise money for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

• World Long Drive Tour Event – Aug. 12 to 13, 2018
  The final stop on the World Long Drive Tour. Be a part of this electrifying event and witness 400-yard drives smashed down the grid at Cattails at MeadowView

September

• Ballad Health Children’s Miracle Network Invitational – Sept. 24, 2018
  This annual invitational at The Virginian Golf Club is one of the region's most anticipated golf events. Proceeds support the mission of Niswonger Children's Hospital and its programs benefiting the health and well-being of the children in our region.

November

• Giving Tuesday – Nov. 27, 2018

• A Night of Hope & Miracles – Nov. 30, 2018
  Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals event that supports area children receiving care at Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Ballad Health hospitals

December

• Indian Path Tree of Life

• Russell County Holiday Health Celebration