Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Efforts

Donations for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

One hundred percent of funds donated through the Ballad Health Foundation will stay local to support disaster relief in our region of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. All donations will be used to support community members, Ballad Health patients, and Ballad Health team members.

Boone McCrary Scholarship Fund T-shirts

We are offering "Appalachia – Strong as the Mountains" T-shirts to honor the memory of Boone McCrary, a team member who lost his life due to Hurricane Helene. These shirts are on sale in all hospital gift shops and online for a limited time. Proceeds will benefit the Boone McCrary, RN Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Support your neighbors in the Appalachian Highlands

The Ballad Health Foundation has three funds created to help our patients, team members and people throughout our region.

  • Disaster Relief Fund – Helps allocate resources for the greatest needs among our patients, team members or our communities.
  • Ballad Health Patient Assistance Funds – Support patients in need through navigators and resource specialists.
  • Ballad Health Team Member Emergency Fund – Assist team members with food, housing, and transportation needs, administered through local HR offices.
  • Boone McCrary Scholarship Fund – A scholarship fund to support nursing students in memory of Greeneville Community Hospital's beloved nurse, Boone McCrary.

You can donate through the form below, or you can text disasterrelief to 44834 to make a gift.