IMPORTANT EVENTS UPDATE: Please see the recent message from Ballad Health Foundation President Jack Simpson on COVID-19 and updates to our spring events calendar.

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.

February

• Smyth County HealthTrust Valentine Gala – Feb. 15, 2020
  Passport to Health

• Niswonger Children’s Hospital Radiothon – Mar. 5 & 6, 2020
  Annual Radiothon to raise money for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

March

• Johnston Memorial Hospital Shamrock 4-Miler – CANCELED

April

• Dickenson Community Hospital Radio Auction – TO BE RESCHEDULED

• Wine Women & Shoes – TO BE RESCHEDULED
  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 – TO BE RESCHEDULED
  Held at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Greeneville to raise awareness for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

May

• Johnston Memorial Hospital Foundation Boots & Bow Ties – TO BE RESCHEDULED

June

• Covered Bridge Run/Walk – June 15, 2019
  Annual run/walk held in Elizabethton with proceeds going to Sycamore Shoals Hospital

July

• Dairy Queen® Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Miracle Treat Day - July 25, 2019
  Help kids get back to being kids by celebrating Miracle Treat Day!

August

• The Beast Bicycle Ride – Aug. 3, 2019
  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. 10-12, 2019
  Featuring fun events and a golf tournament to raise money for Niswonger Children’s Hospital

• World Long Drive Tour Event – Aug. 10-12, 2019
  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

October

• Russell County Hospital Oktoberfest - Oct. 4, 2019

December

• Giving Tuesday – Dec. 3, 2019

• Night of Hope & Miracles – Dec. 6, 2019
  Annual Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals event that supports area children receiving care at Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Ballad Health hospitals

• Morning Miracle Express - Dec. 7, 2019
  Get on board!  Join us for this free event with fun, family-friendly education, activities, snacks and more - and a special visit from St. Nick!