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Sertoma wants to take you to Hawaii–virtually!

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Sertoma wants to take you to Hawaii–virtually!

September 15, 2020
By Mike Smith
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KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Every year Sertoma, which serves adults with intellectual disabilities, hosts a destination dinner and auction. However, this year, the fundraiser is a week-long event complete with an online auction, a Hawaiian themed to-go meal and a Facebook Live Luau.

Like many non-profits, Sertoma is getting creative with fundraising because of Covid-19 restrictions and turning online for support.

“We’re doing a vitual trip to Hawaii,” said Lee Freeman, Sertoma C.E.O.

The fundraising event is called Passport to Hawaii and is a modified version of the non profit’s annual destination dinner and auction. This year participants can bid in a week-long silent auction.

Sertoma serves 135 adults with intellectual disabilities. The non profit houses 95 clients in Knox County.

“We have 36 residences in the Knox County area. These are forever homes for the people we serve.”

Sertoma also offers employment opportunities, transportation, even clinics.

All of the money raised from Passport to Hawaii supports Sertoma clients and these services.

“Two thirds of the people we serve don’t have immediate family. We become their family, so if this isn’t here the next position in life is homelessness and we can’t allow that to happen.”

The virtual silent auction is live.

Sertoma’s Passport to Hawaii concludes with a Facebook Live Luau Friday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.


Participants will pick up a Hawaiian themed, to-go meal for two at Gettysvue from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m..

The Mahalo basket for two is $99.

You can register for the event at https://www.sertoma.com/event/destination-dinner-passport-to-hawaii/


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Everyone deserves a chance to live a life full of purpose and promise. A life that values work, relationships, and the dignity of a home to be proud of. We provide the opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to find satisfaction of a life well lived, through work and friendship.

Through no fault of their own, these adults need the support of their community, so we create a home for rest and comfort. We help fulfill the human desire to live a life of purpose and promise.

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Sertoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Registration Number: 62-0818599

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

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