About C3ET
Checkerboard Children’s Charities is a 501C-3 non-profit organization engaged in volunteering and fund-raising efforts to support children’s charities in the greater Knox County area and Eastern Tennessee.
Our mission is focused on addressing the fundamental needs of at-risk children in four key areas:
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- Health and Wellness
- Food and Nutrition
- Housing and Shelter
- Clothing and Necessities
Posts
2022 Knox Derby Day Recap
As we’re looking forward to Knox Derby Day 2023, we wanted to get some photos out and recap last year’s Derby Day. Each year we select some beneficiaries for Knox Derby Day. In 2022, those beneficiaries were Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services, and The Dream Connection. From this …
2022 Benefit Ride
This year’s Benefit Ride was once again to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and we were able to raise $2,500 in support of the Adopt-A-Family program!
2022 Knox Derby Day Check Presentations
Following our most successful Knox Derby Day yet, we were able to present 3 checks to very deserving local establishments that are making a difference in children’s lives. The first check was presented to Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) for $8,000. Then we presented a check to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Volunteer Services for …
Events
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event Name | More Info |
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| May 6, 2023 | Knox Derby Day | |
| July 12, 2023 | Cards for Kids |
Past Events
| Date | Event Name | |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2022 | C3ET Benefit Ride 2022 | |
| May 7, 2022 | Knox Derby Day 2022 | |
| February 17, 2022 | Mingle for a Cause | |
| October 24, 2021 | C3ET Benefit Ride at The Shed | |
| May 4, 2019 | Knox Derby Day | |
| November 7, 2018 | Celebrity Bartender | |
| May 5, 2018 | Knox Derby Day | |
| March 31, 2018 | Derby Hat Party | |
| February 28, 2018 | C3ET Pint Night by Casual Pint Northshore and Sweetwater Brewing |
Contact
The best way to get in touch with us is via e-mail. Please direct inquiries to our general inbox at the following address: info@c3et.org and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.
Thank you!