HomeTown Hereos

About Us

In 1998 a police sergeant, now retired Donnie Dixon recognized a need and was compelled to help several children who suffered from terminal illnesses or debilitating injuries as a result of tragic accidents. Not realizing the magnitude of the journey he was about to embark upon, he organized a golf tournament raising money to assist these families.

Community and business support was solicited along with coordination of other events that helped provide support to these families to cope with the financial burden and horrifying news of their children’s fate.

If asked, all involved with our mission will tell you...“It’s all about the kids and Hometown Heroes would not be what it is today without every individual or business that volunteers, contributes and supports our mission."

Growth Statistics:

2004 Hometown Heroes became a 501(C)3 tax exempt organization.
Approximatley $1M in family assistance provided since 2004
Monthly Board meetings are being held to meet our children's needs.
Over 70 children and their families have received assistance since 1998.
Online referrals and contributions can now be made via our website and facebook cause.
Partnerships with two (2) medical clinics and three (4) other charities have been developed.

Blume Pediatric Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital
Levine Children’s Hospital (CMC)
Angels Among Us - Dennis VonEgidy
ELAM-N8 CANCER (www.brandonelam.com)
Cure Search Organization (www.curesearch.org)
Adam Tanksley's Foundation (http://chompchildhoodcancer.org/)

Services:

Services vary contingent upon need; however, every child hero has a dedicated sponsor to ensure their needs are met. Other services include:

Medical and household financial assistance, where needed.
Hospital and home visits to offer moral support.
Medical equipment such as wheel chairs, as prescribed.
Whatever it takes to make life a little easier during difficult times.