Story and Photography By Marcy Anderson Sanford

Covenant Health’s Game On Against Cancer fundraiser was an exciting evening of games, auction, food, live music and fun to benefit the Thompson Cancer Survival Center. In addition to enjoying food and drinks, attendees had the opportunity to challenge friends and local celebrities to a game of table tennis, billiards, air hockey, darts, shuffleboard, cornhole or blackjack. The Knoxville Smokies’ batting cages were open for sluggers to try out their hitting skills while children at the event had a grand time in the stadium’s special kids play area. Guests also had the chance to take a tour of the Park. Event proceeds assist cancer patients in East Tennessee with life’s necessities such as transportation, utilities, medications, prostheses, housing and more.