Mercy utilizes events as a fund-raising tool to support our efforts.  If you are interested in sponsoring one of our events please Click here for Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Jessica Perry at 615-790-0567, ext. 237 or jessicap@mercytn.org

The Mercy Children’s Clinic Franklin Classic is one of the oldest and most popular races and community events in Middle Tennessee.  Last year the event attracted more than 3,100 participants and an additional 6,000+ on-lookers.

The Mercy Children’s Clinic Franklin Classic is our largest fund-raising effort.  With an annual budget of nearly $2.5 million and our development department needing to raise approximately 50%, we’re hoping sponsorships along with registrations will raise $150,000. We can’t do this without our supporters in the community!

Thank you to all who joined us for the 31st Annual  Franklin Classic benefiting Mercy Children’s Clinic!!  We hope you’ll join us for next year’s Franklin Classic on Labor Day, September 6th, 2010.

A special thanks to all of the volunteers, committee members and sponsors who make this year’s event a tremendous success!!

2009 Sponsors:

USImprints.com, Jack FM, Darrell Waltrip Honda-Volvo-Subaru, Lee Company, Williamson Medical Center, Alphagraphics, Dental Bliss, Dick’s Sporting Goods, BancorpSouth, Star Physical Therapy, Sonic, Publix, Fleet Feet, The Lampo Group, the Williamson Herald, the City of Franklin and Franklinis.com

Here a little bit of what it takes to put on this HUGE event:

8,000 cups

145 gallons of water

240 lbs of apples

800 lbs of bananas

240 lbs of plums

240 lbs of peaches

1,500 granola bars

1,500 Luna nutrition bars

20 sponsors

2,950 runners and walkers

4,147 T-shirts

300 Volunteers

We raised enough money to provide:

800 well child check ups

3,200 Flu Shots

or 1,053 sick visits

Thank you all of helping us continue our mission of Healthcare for ALL children!!

Birthday Celebration Dinner - We had a wonderful time celebrating 10 years of Mercy Children’s Clinic November 3rd at the Factory.   Check back for pictures soon!

Beneficiary of A Vintage Affair Events

A Vintage Affair is a non profit 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to raising money for Williamson County charities benefitting Women and Children in need. AVA hosts various events ranging from wine and merchandise auctions, wine, spirit & food tastings, fashion shows, and golf tournaments throughout the year in order to fulfill the goal of helping our neighbors in need. Since its inception in 2001, AVA has contributed over three quarters of a million dollars to local non profit organizations.

Each year AVA chooses several deserving beneficiaries from the community to receive the proceeds for that fiscal year. AVA was proud to have Mercy Children’s as our first ever beneficiary in 2010 and has continued to support Mercy over our 10 year history.  Other past AVA Beneficiaries include BRIDGES, The Hundred Club of Franklin, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson County Youth Incorporated, Williamson County Child Advocacy Center, My Friends’ House, Williamson County Library Foundation, High Hopes Inclusive Preschool and Pediatric Therapy Clinic, & the A Vintage Affair Fellowship at O’More College of Design.

A Vintage Affair’s mission is to provide a significant financial contribution to a nonprofit organization whose services benefit the community at large without prejudice, as to race, color, creed, national origin or religious affiliation. All Funds contributed to the nonprofit organization are designated for programs to support the well-being of women and children of need in Williamson County.