Hope Center

established to address the unmet needs of patients & families

affected by HIV in Knox & surrounding counties

My brother, Chucky Moyers, was the inspiration for this project.  Having attended his last Hope Center Holiday party in 1999, he felt a bit overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of gifts for the kids.  He was disheartened by the lack of such for the adult patients, so when I discussed this “Hope Bucket” idea with him, he thought it was great!  It became my top priority after his death in 2000.

With a little help from family & friends, I handled it independently for a few years; however, we always struggled to have enough.  But once I quit trying to do it all on my own, and we issued this guideline sheet to allow friends in the community to support the project, it grew exponentially!  I’m so proud that due to your overwhelming support, we now are able to provide enough buckets for ALL of Dr. Gillian's patients! 

The Hope Buckets are intended to give the patients a spark, sometimes their only spark for the holidays.  The patients develop a strong, trusting relationship with Dr. Gillian and it’s only fitting that the buckets allow her to share with them a little holiday happiness.

Thanks to your continued support of this project, this will be the 12^th year that we are able to provide hope buckets anonymously, on behalf of Dr. Gillian and Hope Center.   I know how much a gift means to someone who realizes that it may be their last Christmas, and believe me, your kindness will be long remembered!  

            My heartfelt thanks to you, 

Carol-Ann McMillan, Hope Bucket Coordinator

* for a printable version of the Hope Bucket List, please click here.

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