Chaired by Susan Stein and Andrea Aaron, the Chambless Center’s 25th Bunny Hop will be May 1, at the Tennessee Pavilion at 6 p.m. and promises to once again be a fun filled family evening.
Twenty-five years ago, Gloria Miller, then director of development and now vice president of special projects, spoke with Susan and Andrea about the renovation needs at the agency, then known as The Children’s Home. The three women decided to create a fundraiser to support the improvements based on the Bunny Hop concept featured in Town & Country magazine, highlighting a family-focused event in New York City sponsored by FAO Schwarz. The idea of a joyful, family-centered fundraiser felt like a perfect fit for the Chattanooga community. Gloria secured permission to use beloved illustrations from Beatrix Potter, which are still featured today in the Bunny Hop coloring book every child there receives. Families, companies, churches, and supporters can dedicate the classic bunny images in honor of children, grandchildren, or to share well-wishes for the event.
This event has grown and grown through the 25 years, from 150 children initially attending to 500 expected this year. There will be a petting zoo, a silent auction, axe throwing, karaoke for kids, bouncy houses, balloon artists, face painting, a photo booth, and so much more, including food and beverages for kids and adults. There are so many ways to help the Chambliss Center besides attending, from corporate sponsorships, donations or buying a coloring book page.
Andrea says, “When the three of us were dreaming up how to make this a fun springtime family event that would help Chambliss, we honestly had no idea that our little dream would still be going strong 25 years later! Now we are hopeful it will still be going strong for another 25 years! We loved the idea of having an event for our friends and families that would help other families and their children! Such a beautiful circle of care!”
Co-chair Susan says, “We are deeply honored to return as this year’s chairs. It is exciting to report, to date the Bunny Hop has successfully raised an incredible $958,392 to benefit the children and families of Chambliss Center for Children. Now, as we celebrate this momentous 25th anniversary, let’s bring the Bunny Hop to the $1 million mark together as a community! It is our sincerest hope that you can celebrate this legacy alongside of us as we ensure that Chambliss Center for Children continues in its mission to enrich the lives of children, youth and families in our community.
For more information, got to chamblisscenter.org and select the Bunny Hop tab.
by Gwin Tugman
Twenty-five years ago, Gloria Miller, then director of development and now vice president of special projects, spoke with Susan and Andrea about the renovation needs at the agency, then known as The Children’s Home. The three women decided to create a fundraiser to support the improvements based on the Bunny Hop concept featured in Town & Country magazine, highlighting a family-focused event in New York City sponsored by FAO Schwarz. The idea of a joyful, family-centered fundraiser felt like a perfect fit for the Chattanooga community. Gloria secured permission to use beloved illustrations from Beatrix Potter, which are still featured today in the Bunny Hop coloring book every child there receives. Families, companies, churches, and supporters can dedicate the classic bunny images in honor of children, grandchildren, or to share well-wishes for the event.
This event has grown and grown through the 25 years, from 150 children initially attending to 500 expected this year. There will be a petting zoo, a silent auction, axe throwing, karaoke for kids, bouncy houses, balloon artists, face painting, a photo booth, and so much more, including food and beverages for kids and adults. There are so many ways to help the Chambliss Center besides attending, from corporate sponsorships, donations or buying a coloring book page.
Andrea says, “When the three of us were dreaming up how to make this a fun springtime family event that would help Chambliss, we honestly had no idea that our little dream would still be going strong 25 years later! Now we are hopeful it will still be going strong for another 25 years! We loved the idea of having an event for our friends and families that would help other families and their children! Such a beautiful circle of care!”
Co-chair Susan says, “We are deeply honored to return as this year’s chairs. It is exciting to report, to date the Bunny Hop has successfully raised an incredible $958,392 to benefit the children and families of Chambliss Center for Children. Now, as we celebrate this momentous 25th anniversary, let’s bring the Bunny Hop to the $1 million mark together as a community! It is our sincerest hope that you can celebrate this legacy alongside of us as we ensure that Chambliss Center for Children continues in its mission to enrich the lives of children, youth and families in our community.
For more information, got to chamblisscenter.org and select the Bunny Hop tab.
by Gwin Tugman
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