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Acheley - MAWETN
September 19, 2024

Knoxville Symphony Orchestra to perform song inspired by teen’s battle with cancer

The song is inspired by 13-year-old Acheley East, who has battled leukemia.
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Golf Tournament MAWETN
August 22, 2024

Golf tournament raises money for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee

Make-A-Wish East Tennessee held its annual golf tournament at the Blackthorn Club at the Ridges. The Make-A-Wish Golf Classic was presented by Carson Wealth.
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School Drive - MAWETN
August 01, 2024

Back-to-school donation drive benefits Make-A-Wish East Tennessee

It’s back-to-school time in East Tennessee, which means out with the old clothes and in the with the new! While you’re cleaning out your closets this week, you could help give back to kids in need in our area.
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Olympics - Make-A-Wish ETN
June 24, 2024

WBIR teams up with Make-a-Wish East Tennessee ahead of Olympics for the 'Anchor Games' on 10About Town

Five WBIR anchors are teaming up with four kids with Make-a-Wish East Tennessee to face off against each other in the ultimate challenge.
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Aim to Grant more wishes - Make-A-Wish East Tennessee
June 12, 2024

Make-A-Wish East Tennessee continues to grow, aiming to grant 120 wishes in 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Make-A-Wish East Tennessee has continued to grow. It is one of 58 chapters that are part of the Make-A-Wish of America. “Those local chapters are really focused on granting local wishes, working with local donors and volunteers to make those wishes come true,” Garrett Wagley, Make-A-Wish East Tennessee CEO said. “We’ve been around in East Tennessee serving the 36 counties we served for about 35 years.”
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WJHL Telethon - Make-A-Wish East TN
June 12, 2024

2024 Make-A-Wish East Tennessee telethon raises over $70k for children’s wishes

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – News Channel 11 and our sister station, Knoxville, WATE, partnered with Make-A-Wish East Tennessee to raise money for critically ill children’s wishes. The telethon is now over, and the grand total has been counted.
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WJHL Elias - Make-A-Wish East Tennessee
June 12, 2024

Make-A-Wish East TN sends 6-year-old to meet animals of his dreams

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Six-year-old Elias has been through a lot in his few years. Born with Down syndrome, he was diagnosed with a type of leukemia at just four years old.
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Super Lucas
December 03, 2023

Kingsport child’s Disneyland wish granted

Lucas Kinley is a 9-year-old kid from Kingsport, with a love for all things Marvel.
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WJHL-Nexstar Grant
August 11, 2023

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $6,500 to Make-a-Wish East Tennessee

The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WJHL-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Tri-Cities, Tennessee, parts of Virginia, and the surrounding area, today announced that the Foundation will donate $6,500 to the Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. The donation was presented to Make-A-Wish during WJHL-TV’s annual telethon, designed to raise awareness and funds for the local chapter of the nationwide organization.

“WJHL has been a terrific storytelling partner for years,” said Garrett Wagley, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. “The station has shared stories of magical wishes and the impact they have on children, families, and the community. Now WJHL and the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation are putting money where their mouth is – literally. This grant will fund a wish right here in the area, bringing hope, strength, and joy to a child battling a critical illness. Partnering on the telethon, making this impactful gift, and setting an example for other community-leading companies, Nexstar and WJHL are making a difference for the special children we serve together.”
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Phone bank
August 10, 2023

More than $160K raised during Make-A-Wish telethon

More than $160,000 was raised during August 10th's Make-A-Wish telethon on News Channel 11. One donor made a $100,000 donation just before the telethon ended.
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