Special Kids Hosts “Virtual” Banquet

Special Kids Therapy & Nursing Center will make history for their organization the night of Thursday, September 3 as they host their first-ever “virtual banquet” with the help of countless supporters, donors and other community partners. Hundreds of tickets have been sold for the online event with several sponsors also showing their support during a critical moment of fundraising as a challenging season for the non-profit continues.

Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N Rutherford Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN) will host the “program” portion of the banquet beginning at 6 PM. Guests that have purchased tickets have all been provided links via email to access the live broadcast hosted by YouTube. Those that log on for the hour-long program will get to enjoy an interview with banquet speaker and Special Kids supporter Lee Golden, along with an introduction of the featured child for the 2020-2021 season and interactive activities for the at-home audience. Special Kids Director of Therapy, Cameron Campbell, and Director of Nursing, Stephanie Gannar, will host the discussion with Mr. Golden.

Guests that have “opted in” for the dinner portion of the banquet are invited to pick up their meal from 4 – 5:30 PM from the Belle Aire campus, before the program begins. Dinners have been graciously donated by headlining sponsor Chick-fil-A of Murfreesboro.

Several other community partners and sponsors of the event (see full list below) have donated items for the online auction portion of the banquet on top of their financial support. Online bidding has been open through the HandBid website and app since Monday (8/31), and will continue through 8 PM on Thursday (9/3). Those that win their item in the auction will be able to pick up their prize at the Special Kids campus on Friday (9/4).

The 2020 Special Kids Banquet, beginning at 6 PM on Thursday, September 3rd, will be the first-ever “virtual banquet” for the middle Tennessee non-profit. Supporters are invited to visit www.specialkidstn.com/banquet to find out more about the event. Each ticket includes dinner from presenting sponsor Chick-fil-A, as well as access to an online auction and online event program. The event program will include interactive activities as well as a presentation from featured speaker Lee Golden and introduction of the 2020-2021 “featured child”.

The 2020 Special Kids Banquet is made possible thanks to the help of local sponsors. The presenting sponsor is Chick-fil-A of Murfreesboro. Headlining sponsors include Baird Private Wealth Management, National Healthcare Corporation, and Nissan North America. Supporting sponsors include Stanlick Chiropractic, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & Surgicenter, Project One Four: A David Price Foundation, Tennessee Pediatrics, and First Community Bank. Underwriting sponsors include Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, Wilson Bank & Trust, Trail, Coleman & Stearns, PLLC, Volunteer State Bank, HCA Healthcare, Tristar Health, and The Tedder Company.

Special Kids is a Christian therapy and nursing center for children with special needs. The Murfreesboro-based ministry started with one child in 1998 and has grown to serve over 4,500 children from 19 counties in middle Tennessee. For more information on Special Kids, please visit specialkidstn.com or call 615.893.4892.