DOAI members are a very caring and giving group, and that generosity was on full display throughout Camp Discovery. In addition to supporting The Sevier County Isaiah 117 Houseas the selected charity, attendees also supported Sevier County Food Ministries with an impressive collection of food and non‑perishable items.
During the week, we heard from Carolynn Helton at Sevier County Food Ministries with an exciting update: Camp Discovery participants collected 2,250 pounds of food and non‑perishable goods. She expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of support and the meaningful impact it would have in the community.
An Extraordinary Week of Giving
Camp Discovery attendees contributed $5,065 through 50/50 ticket sales and private donations in support of The Sevier County Isaiah 117 House. Saturday night alone brought in more than $2,200, with half of that total designated for Isaiah 117 House.
Then came a moment that made this year's rally truly unforgettable. An anonymous donor stepped forward and offered to match the entire week's donations up to $5,000. In all of our years with DOAI, we had not experienced such a generous act of kindness, nor had we ever seen such a remarkable amount raised in a single night.
Thanks to the generosity of DOAI members and the extraordinary matching gift,The Sevier County Isaiah 117 House will receive a total of $10,056 from this rally.
This accomplishment was nothing short of incredible. Every person who participated—whether by purchasing raffle tickets, making a private donation, or contributing food items—played a meaningful part in making a difference.
Additional Donations
If anyone wishes to make an additional donation, checks could be mailed to:
Isaiah 117 House Sevier County
162 Scenic Ridge Way
Newport, TN 37821 What a great group of people we have in our club.