With donors like you, we are able to assist these patients who are our neighbors, our friends, our family. After years of raising funds for other organizations, Obion County decided to create a local fundraising organization to help those battling cancer, right here at home. In 2001, our community held the very first Hometown Walk of Hope, raising an incredible $60,000. Since then, the event has g
rown tremendously — now raising an average of $175,000 each year. To date, more than $3.9 million has been raised to support Obion County residents fighting cancer.
“All money donated during the Hometown Walk of Hope is funneled directly back to people in Obion County.”
The Hometown Walk of Hope provides assistance to local cancer patients by helping with essential needs, including:
-Insurance premiums
-Doctor visit co-pays and prescriptions
-Gasoline and travel expenses for treatments
-Wigs, mastectomy products, wheelchairs, and other medical supplies
-Food assistance
-Household and personal care needs
Anyone in need of assistance can complete an application and return it to:
Hometown Walk of Hope
902 Perkins Street
Union City, TN 38281
Board of Directors:
James Batey
Tammy Baucom
Kim Bruer
Zoe Disney
John Fry
Lorraine Jones
Chris McPhearson
Jimmy Smith
Randy Thetford
Executive Director:
Rita Hussey
Anyone wishing to make a tax-deductible donation in memory or honor of a friend or loved one may send a check payable to:
The Hometown Walk of Hope
902 Perkins Street
Union City, TN 38281
Please include with your donation:
1. The name of the person your gift honors or memorializes
2. The name of the donor(s)
3. The name and address of the person who should receive an acknowledgment card
Your generosity helps us continue assisting local cancer patients in their time of need. Thank you for supporting the work of the Hometown Walk of Hope!
