Updated: 9:35 AM Connor Murphy of Knoxville uses a power wheelchair. He has limited mobility due to SMA. But, that will soon change, thanks to Sam's Club and Milk-Bone Canine Assistants sponsorship.
Updated: 5:09 PM Knox County's newest school will open for the 2013-14 school year. But, not with a playground.
Updated: 9:35 AM Three brothers are still together and with a forever family, thanks to Childhelp Tennessee and the Ketterers.They're officially one big happy family after fostering the boys for more than a year.
Posted: 8:36 AM Sevierville second grader Audry Stanger is running a mini marathon for St. Jude's Cancer Hospital later this month. She hopes to raise 100,000 dollars!
Updated: 1:33 PM A local manufacturer wants to help, but now we need a a roofer!
Updated: 1:17 PM She's practicing her routine with partner Jeremy Norris of the Academy Ballroom for Dancing with the Knoxville Stars, when three special guests drop by bearing gifts!
Updated: 8:20 PM A group of ladies meet once a month to share their love of decorative painting. And, a local charity receives their gift of talent.
Updated: 8:01 AM He's 17 years old and about to take the trip of his lifetime. But Chris Patti is already feeling the impact.
Posted: 1:10 PM A teacher, a principal, maybe even a lunch lady. We all had a favorite who showed volunteer spirit by making our day better in school.
Posted: 9:09 AM Joshua Eades, DMD in Knoxville and some of his staff put in days of work, all for a smile in return.
Posted: 1:17 PM Heartstrings group spread joyful noise and Volunteer spirit wherever they go.
Updated: 1:01 PM Show your Volunteer Spirit by donating a gently used formal or by attending the Fierce and Fancy Formals fashion show and dress sale.
Updated: 4:49 PM Santa's getting a lot of help delivering gifts and volunteer spirit to people living with Alzheimer's and or Dementia.
Posted: 11:46 AM Babies in area NICU's on Christmas will receive a new blanket, thanks to two mom's. But they need your help to reach their goal.
Updated: 1:09 PM Several talented and fun guests rang and even sang for the Red Kettle's Media Day with the Local 8 News morning crew at West Town Mall.
Updated: 7:41 AM Ten local bands will come together at Mulligans December 8th to help bring Christmas to some of the families affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Updated: 11:25 AM Several teens volunteer their time throughout the week at Courtyards Senior Living facility in Knoxville. They get an unforgettable lesson in life.
Updated: 1:14 PM Helen and Ellen of the Love Kitchen were surprised with a very generous gift from Texas Roadhouse restaurants. A new $6,000 oven to cook more food faster for those in need.
Updated: 12:35 PM A Halloween costume contest on board the Riverboat of Knoxville will benefit Kidz Team. A local organization that provides families of kids just diagnosed with cancer, support and supplies at a critical time of need.
Updated: 12:06 PM Caitlyn Smith has been collecting flip flops for people in a poor village in Nicaragua. She heard about their need from a family member's mission trip.
Updated: 1:58 PM South College students, faculty and staff bound hands and blankets "sew" kids in a school in Appalachia have something to warm up to this winter.
Posted: 1:38 PM An all women networking group brings cash infusion to a privately owned business.
Posted: 4:52 PM They say cats have nine lives, but they might have even more, if they're not sitting in cages in shelters. Animal adoption is always a great option for any homeless pet, but fostering can save many lives.
