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About the 365 Club

The 365 Club Annual Fund provides financial support to help the Institute make life better for children of all abilities and their families. Whether it’s $3.65 or $365,000, anyone can give to the Institute and become part of the club.

The 365 Club has been a longstanding tradition in Chattanooga. In 1962, Mose and Garrison Siskin founded the 365 Club to give people an opportunity to reach out to those in need. The motto was "a penny a day or more," and the club was open to anyone, with membership fees ranging from $3.65 to $36,500. Initial members included local elementary students and America's first 10 astronauts. Wishing wells appeared around town to collect pennies and other donations, and everyone from the tiniest of tots to senior adults participated in the 365 Club. Some of the original club members even continue to renew their memberships to this day.

Your gift helps children like William

Four-year old William Harris has seen nine doctors, undergone several surgeries and spent countless hours receiving therapy. Yet this little guy with bright red hair and an infectious smile has never received a diagnosis of his disability.

“All of his doctors agree there is something wrong, but they just can’t put their finger on it,” said William’s mother, Gena. “The missing puzzle piece we’ve lacked is the developmental behavioral pediatrician.”

Now Gena and her husband, Chad, have the missing piece. William is among the first children to see Dr. Gargus in the pediatric center, where she assesses and hopefully diagnoses his disability.

“This center gives us more hope than ever,” Gena said. “If we can get an official diagnosis, we can get William the appropriate intervention, and that will make his future even brighter.”

Learn more in our 365 Club Brochure

Will you consider a gift today?
For more information, call 423.648.1703 or
use our online giving form.

 

 

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