38th Annual Carl Perkins Circle of Hope Telethon
Story & Photography by Woody Woodard
Julie Cooke & Ron Tharpe
The 38th Annual Carl Perkins Circle of Hope Telethon exists to raise funds for the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. The telethon takes on a special life as music groups descend upon the stage to motivate donors. There are 20 sites in West Tennessee that will benefit from this telethon achievement!
“We just thank God and this community to be able to raise $1,445,000. That is absolutely such a blessing, and it’s going to help so many children,” said Pam Nash, CEO of the Carl Perkins Center.
Ron Tharpe, President of the Exchange Club, is so grateful for all who participated in the telethon. The event was moved to a smaller venue and a reduced number of participants due to COVID-19, but it does not minimize the heart and dedication of our supportive community!