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The Volunteer Ministry Center Presents
CARRY THE TORCH KNOXVILLE
A Benefit Luncheon Featuring Darryl Strawberry, Baseball Legend, Author, and Minister
NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Strawberry's life story is proof that you can overcome life's adversities one decision, one step at a time. It's time to Turn Your Season Around.
Darryl Strawberry has seen it all--the highs and lows of an intense career as a Major League Baseball all-star, drug addiction, marriage challenges, prison time, and battles with cancer. In his book, Turn Your Season Around, with honesty and transparency, Strawberry shares the same foundational principles that transformed his life from the inside out--the power of prayer, cultivating healthy friendships, weathering trials without losing heart, refreshing the way you think, and letting God change your life for good.
Strawberry weaves compelling stories from his own life with those of others he met through his speaking and ministry work across the nation. With scriptural insights and real-life examples, Strawberry celebrates the miracles God works in us for healing, cleansing, and new beginnings.
Honorary Chair
Jimmy Hyams
Knoxville Sportswriter
and Radio Host

Carry the Torch is a sponsored event, but limited reserve seating is available to the public for $100 per seat. Seats may be purchased through the VMC website at www.vmcinc.org or by contacting Mary Beth Ramey at 865-524-3926, x 229. Donations to the event can be also be made online at vmcinc.org.
For information regarding sponsorships please contact Mary Beth Ramey
at (865) 524-3926 Ext. 229
Mission Fair
10:00 am -11:45 am
Luncheon
11:45 am
Book Signing
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
2023 CARRY THE TORCH KNOXVILLE SPONSORS
Diamond Torchbearer
The Boyd Foundation
Gold Torchbearer
John and Judi Nelson
Steve and Ann Bailey
Silver Torchbearer
Rodney Lawler Fund
Neill Albers Townsend
Anonymous
Bronze Torchbearer
Nancy & Jim Freidrich
Emily & David Cox
Marty Smith/Selena Brewster
David & Jeane Claire Jones
Tom McCarley & Denise Moretz
Dr. and Mrs. Frank White
Robert and Carney Ivy
Dr. Howard Filston/Kay Stout
Judy Hodge
Randy and Robin Gibson
Herb and Mary Berl
Episcopal Church of the Good Sarmatian

John M. Smartt, Registered Investment Advisor Representative
Susan and Pye Conway
Nancy Bowen
By the Tracks Catering
Torchbearer
Hank and Sandy Bertlekamp
Bo & Beth Townsend
Old Gray Cemetery
John and Kathy Buckingham
Jenny and William Eversole

Karen Sproles & Liz Rea
Jenny Stowers Brock

Miller Disability Law, P.C.
Mary Ann Rinearson
Mark and Laura Walker
First Presbyterian Church
Central Baptist Bearden Church
St. John XXIII Catholic Church
St. John's Lutheran Church
Fred and Harriet Hodge/Don & Flo Messer
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
David & Meg Arning
St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church
Fred and Rose Perkinson
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Immaculate Conception Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Stephanie and George Piper
John & Laura Seymour
Rick and Becky Jenkins
Mary and Trevor Martin
Episcopal Diocese of East TN
Kramer Rayson Attorneys
Hunter and Emily Purnell
First Presbyterian Church
Charlie and Patsy Daniel
Michael and Heather Ramey
Connie Steele