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- [S25] Smith Mortuary Company, www.smithmortuary.com, 11 Nov 2005.
Georgie Henderson Owenby obituary
- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 6 Oct 2006.
Rummage sale to benefit Hope for Today
Don White Walker
The Henderson family is appreciative of the help they have received from Hope for Today. Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and continues to battle the disease. Pictured with her are her husband Mike, daughter Kristen, 14, and son Kurt, 10.
By Melanie Tucker
of The Daily Times Staff
Hope for Today, a support group for cancer patients and their families, is raising money next Saturday for their care one frying pan at a time.
Frying pans, blenders, coats, dresses, shoes, pictures, rugs, baby items, antiques, handmade crafts — all will be part of the organization's rummage sale to be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the old East Maryville Baptist Church parking lot on Brown School Road. The rain date is Oct. 21.
Executive Director Charlene Walker, who founded the group in June 1998, said they have collected a storage building full of donated items for the sale and are working on a second. All of the proceeds from the event will go toward helping cancer patients and their families right here in Blount County. Some need gas for transportation or food or medications. Others simply need help paying utility bills or other housing costs. Walker said Hope for Today is here to step in and help out.
A non-profit organization with 501 (C) 3 status, Hope for Today received a $15,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Knoxville affiliate. Walker said $10,000 of that is designated for helping women with breast cancer, a project they are calling Project HOPE — Helping Oncology Patients Endure.
The proceeds from this first yard sale next Saturday will go toward care for survivors of other types of cancer.
Kim Henderson, 44, and her family have experienced the generosity of Hope for Today firsthand. A breast cancer survivor who is currently undergoing radiation treatments for cancer that has surfaced on her skin and a spot on her breast, said it has meant everything to her.
"They have done a lot for me," she said. She attended several of the Hope for Today support group meetings until she became too weak to go. She met Walker at a cancer survival day about five years ago. They have remained good friends ever since.
Henderson, who lives in Friendsville, has undergone a mastectomy, reconstruction surgery, two brain surgeries, numerous chemotherapy treatments as well as radiation and now suffers from seizures. She remains in the fight and said people like Walker and those in Hope for Today provide her with the support and prayers that will get her through.
In April, Hope for Today held a fund-raiser and raised $14,000. It is being used to fund Project CARE — Caring Assistance and Relief for Emergencies. Walker said thanks to the generosity of others, there are a lot of needs out there her organization will be able to help. Project HOPE and Project CARE funds are designated for cancer survivors with no insurance and low income.
Attendance at the monthly Hope for Today support groups averages 80, Walker said. About 50 percent of those are cancer survivors. A total of 19 people have been helped since June, Walker said, with $5,600 allocated.
Walker puts out a monthly newsletter, outlining upcoming meetings and special events. A prayer request list goes hand in hand with it. The verses in Romans 12: 12-13, offer the message Walker wants Hope for Today to convey she said: "Joyful in hope, sharing with God's people in need."
Walker herself is a cancer survivor. She started Hope for Today right after she began her first chemotherapy treatments.
Her organization received its non-profit status in 2005.
Hope for Today cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Piney Grove Baptist Church.
For more information about Hope for Today or the yard sale, call Connie Young at 983-3132 or Charlene Walker at 803-2640, or visit the Web site at www.hopefortoday.us.
To get involved
Hope for Today will hold a yard sale Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the old East Maryville Baptist Church on Brown School Road. The rain date is Oct. 21. Items for sale will include new and used household items, clothing, crafts, baby items, antiques and more. All of the money raised at this sale will stay in Blount County to help cancer patients and their families.
Rummage sale to benefit Hope for Today
- [S51] The Seymour Herald, (www.smokymountainherald.com), 29 Nov 2006.
Kimberly Ann Christopher Henderson
44 of Friendsville passed away November 29, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and an employee of City Drugs.
She is preceded in death by her Grandparents: Austin Christopher Sr., Martha Christopher, Elmer and Myrtle Martin. Survivors include her Husband: Michael Henderson, Children: Kristen and Kurt, Parents: Ralph (Bones) and Lois Christopher, Sister and brother-in-law: Dana and Mark Sanders, Nephews: Chase and Chad Sanders, Justin and Jared Henderson, Father-in-law: Ken Henderson, Mother-in-law: Glenda Jean Henderson.
The family would like to thank the friends and family that have helped during this difficult time. A special thanks to the people of City Drugs, our family at Oakland Baptist Church, and the employees of Sea Ray Tellico for their kind generosity.
The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Oakland Baptist Church Youth Group.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 1, 2006 at 8:00 P.M. in the Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Davis officiating.
Everyone will meet 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the Russell Cemetery for a graveside service. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 8:00 Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be emailed to memorialfh@yahoo.com
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