5 Ways to Make a Difference

LIVE

Healthy by participating in the American Cancer Society’s Great American Health Check. Log on to www.cancer.org/healthcheck to check your individual risk factors for cancer and then make a plan to fight them.  The website also includes tips on living healthy everyday.

EXPLORE

East Tennessee history, discover your families local roots or become a volunteer for the programs, exhibits and workshops that the East Tennessee Historical Society has to offer. It’s a great way to get involved and help preserve and appreciate our culture. www.east-tennessee-history.org

SPECIALIZE

Your car’s license plate and help raise money for a favorite organization. Programs such as Friends of the Smokies, Department of Children’s Services and Tennessee Arts Commission along with over 90 other education institutions and special interest groups have raised thousands of dollars through this simple gesture. http://tn.gov/revenue/vehicle/licenseplates/specialty.htm

SIGN

Up to learn sign language at Knoxville Center of the Deaf. Deaf and hearing-impaired people need greater avenues of communication with the general public. As well, sign language is a tremendous base for animal communication. Beginning and advanced classes offered in addition to volunteer opportunities after class completion. 865.579.0832 orhttp://www.kcdtn.org/

SUPPORT

7600 Tennesseeans affected by Multiple Sclerosis. The annual MS Walk on April 26 needs volunteers to donate time from 7am-2pm to help with registration, set up, clean up, lunch and race routes. The walk will be held at the World's Fair Park and parties can contact Donna Noelker at 901.755.0994 or donna.noelker@msmidsouth.org.