Siskin Children’s Institute Celebrates 75 Years at 2025 StarNight Gala
Chattanooga, TN – On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Siskin Children’s Institute will host its highly anticipated StarNight Gala at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the Institute’s 75th anniversary of bringing hope for children and families in our community.
For 75 years, Siskin Children’s Institute has been a cornerstone of support, empowering children with disabilities and their families through life-changing services. Since its founding in 1950, the Institute has been a beacon to building a brighter future for children of all abilities and StarNight 2025 will honor these incredible milestones while spotlighting the true stars of Siskin—the children whose strength, resilience, and joy inspire us daily.
StarNight has become a premier event of Chattanooga’s social calendar, renowned for its blend of elegance, entertainment, and philanthropy. While more details will be announced soon, attendees can look forward to a night filled with inspiration, celebration, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
For our 2025 event, we have assembled a committee of more than 25 community leaders, led by our recently announced cochairs, Lynda Hood, Executive Director at the Chattanooga Bar Association and Amanda Johns, Director of People and Culture at PlayCore. This group is eager to help generate awareness about the developmental medicine and early intervention care provided at Siskin Children’s Institute, while working together to achieve our StarNight fundraising goals. The committee is comprised of multiple leaders from many local businesses including CBL Properties, City Paper Company, Cornerstone Consulting Source, Emory Innovations, Inc., Fareri Academy, Girls Preparatory School, Husch Blackwell, NAI Charter, Shire Facial Plastic Surgery, Silverdale Baptist Academy, The Burd Law Firm, The Enterprise Center, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Transcard, Tennessee Valley Authority, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Vascular Institute of Chattanooga.
“We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate this year’s Diamond Anniversary at Star Night,” said Lynda Hood. “Siskin Children’s Institute is a remarkable organization that continues to make a profound impact on the lives of children and families in our community. Their dedication to providing essential resources, therapies, and support is truly inspiring. This milestone year is not only a celebration of their incredible work but also an opportunity for us all to come together, show our support, and help expand access to these vital services across the region. Let’s make this an unforgettable night of generosity, celebration, and hope for the future!”
“I am honored to co-chair this important event because it is about more than a celebration – it’s about expanding opportunities for children and families across our community. “I look forward to working with Lynda and the team to make this year’s StarNight one to remember,” said Amanda Johns. I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
“It’s been a while since we have had a team like this to help us with StarNight, said Don Mueller, President and CEO of Siskin Children’s Institute. We have the ability to help so many more children. Our only limiting factor for the number of children and families we can serve is funding. So, visit our website, sponsor a table, and help us make a difference in the lives of children today.”
Your support is vital to ensure that Siskin Children’s Institute continues its mission for another 75 years and beyond. We invite you to join us in this momentous celebration by becoming a sponsor or donating today.
Together, let’s celebrate the stars of Siskin Children’s Institute and shine a light on the future of hope for children and families.
Don’t miss this historic event and be part of a lasting legacy!