2010 United Way Regional Kick-off will be hosted by United Way of Bristol, TN-VA and will feature the heartwarming message of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, the unlikely adoptive parents of Michael Oher, a homeless teenager who, with the love and support of the Tuohy's wound up becoming a professional football player.

The kick-off is slated for Friday, August 20, 2010 1:00 p.m. at Viking Hall and will jump-start the 2010-2011 fundraising campaigns for United Way of Greater Kingsport, United Ways of Bristol TN-VA, Washington Co., TN and Russell and Washington Counties, VA.

2009 Regional
Tip Off
No Excuses

Pat Head Summitt challenged
area United Way agencies
and volunteers to expect
nothing less than success.
Start the year, she said,
expecting to win the
championship for United Way.
To make a difference in the
lives of others is very powerful
and will stay with you the rest
of your life!

Pat Head Summitt generously giving autographs

A consummate taskmaster, Pat Summitt has kept her elite program in the winner's circle for almost four decades, producing
a mind-boggling record of
1,005-193 (.839). During her tenure, the Lady Vols have won eight NCAA titles, as well as 27 Southeastern Conference tournament and regular season championships.

Coach Summitt has a 100
percent graduation rate for all Lady Vols who have completed
their eligibility at Tennessee.

Pat Summitt, Wayne Basler and Doris Bush
chat before the press conference