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FANTASY OF TREES
NOW AND THEN... The History of the Fantasy of Trees
Throughout its history, the Fantasy of Trees has been designed, created and staffed by the dedication, expertise and talent of thousands of volunteers each year. Those volunteers dedicate themselves to Children's Hospital by giving over 155,000 hours annually to make the Fantasy of Trees the premier holiday event that it is today. The Fantasy of Trees made its first-ever location change when it moved in November 2002 to the new Knoxville Convention Center, where the event continues each year. A Tradition of Giving
1990 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 1991 General Medical Equipment 1992 New Acuson 128XP Ultrasound Unit for Radiology 1993 Ambulatory Care Center 1994 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Surgery Department 1995 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and Surgery Department 1996 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 1997 Home Health Care and Respiratory Care Department 1998 Anesthesiology and Laboratory 1999 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit 2000 Two Cardiac Echo Units for Radiology 2001 Surgery Department 2002 Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units 2003 Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center 2004 Open Door Endowment Fund 2005 Baxter Syringe Pumps, NICU monitors, electroencephalographs and an EEG Review System 2006 Equipment for two new surgery suites. 2007 IntelliVue MP50 Bedside Monitors 2008 Equipment for Inpatient, Surgery and Radiology Departments The Fantasy of Trees is in its third decade of supporting Children's Hospital. A few years ago, Fantasy organizers began a new tradition of giving -- this time to organizations OUTSIDE of Children's Hospital. In 2008, Fantasy of Trees volunteer leadership is supporting Blankets of Love for the Florence Crittenton Agency. For more information on the Fantasy of Trees, please call (865) 541-8385 or write to FOT@etch.com |
In 23 years, the Fantasy of Trees has raised more than $4.6 million to provide much-needed medical equipment for children served by East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Since the first Fantasy of Trees in 1985 that welcomed over 13,000 visitors, the Fantasy of Trees has hosted over 1 million people in the past 23 years, giving East Tennesseans the opportunity to begin their holiday season the week of Thanksgiving.
With the help of generous sponsors, the loyalty of Knoxville's corporations and organizations, and many individuals, the Fantasy of Trees has raised more than $4.6 million to benefit the sick and injured children of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southeast Kentucky and Western North Carolina. Funds from the first four years were designated for various medical equipment needs throughout the hospital. In 1989, Fantasy of Trees organizers began to designate proceeds to fund specific areas of the hospital each year: