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South College School of Physician Assistant Studies raises $2,200 for Susannah’s House

Sep. 04, 2015

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Sept. 4, 2015

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Students from the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies Class of 2016 presented a donation today of $2,200 to Susannah’s House from money raised through their annual golf tournament.

Class of 2016 students from the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies presented $2,200 to Susannah's House. Pictured from left: students Jessica Hannigan, Ryan Roe, Adaku Taylor, Meredith Cummings and Kate Pryor and Susannah's House Executive Director Rebekah Fetzer.

Class of 2016 students from the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies presented $2,200 to Susannah’s House. Pictured from left: students Jessica Hannigan, Ryan Roe, Adaku Taylor, Meredith Cummings and Kate Pryor and Susannah’s House Executive Director Rebekah Fetzer.

The check presentation to representatives of Susannah’s House was made at the charity’s location at 923 Dameron Ave., in Knoxville. The Edmund J. Wise Physician Assistant Society Golf Classic was held earlier this summer at Centennial Golf Course in Oak Ridge with 55 players, 21 volunteers and 20 sponsors. Wise is a South College faculty member and serves as the society’s adviser.

“I speak for all of the South College School of Physician Assistant Studies students when I say we are truly grateful for everyone who supported our golf tournament this summer and made this donation possible,” said Ryan Roe, vice president of the class of 2016 for the School of Physician Assistant Studies. “Susannah’s House provides invaluable services to mothers and children across East Tennessee, and we are proud to partner with the organization.”

Susannah’s House serves mothers who are recovering from substance abuse and their prenatally exposed infants. The staff helps the mothers achieve sobriety, enhances relationships between mothers and children and builds better life skills for the future.

“We believe destructive cycles can be broken,” said Rebekah Fetzer, executive director for Susannah’s House. “Our goal is to serve women who have the desire and commitment to change. This donation will help us care for several mothers and children. We are truly appreciative of South College and the students’ efforts to help our organization.”

About South College

South College is a private institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to offer programs at the doctorate, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. To learn more about South College, visit http://www.southcollegetn.edu.

About Susannah’s House

Susannah’s House is a faith-based ministry started by Cokesbury United Methodist Church in 2013 and now operates as an independent nonprofit organization with the gracious support of the community at-large. For more information, visit www.susannahshouse.com.