Childhelp Tennessee invites the community to its signature fundraising event, Les Trois Chefs Gala “For the Love of a Child,” on Saturday, May 2, from 5–10 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville, TN.
By popular request, the 2026 gala will feature a festive Kentucky Derby theme. Guests can look forward to an elegant evening highlighted by specialty Derby-themed cocktails, a bourbon pull, gourmet dinner with wine pairings, and exciting silent and live auctions. The night will also feature live entertainment by acclaimed singer-songwriter and fiddler Jessical Willis Fisher.
Proceeds from the gala directly benefit Childhelp’s vital programs, including its children’s advocacy center, foster and relative care, therapeutic services, and prevention education. In the past year alone, Childhelp has served more than 10,000 children across Tennessee through these comprehensive services. Prevention efforts via the Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe curriculum have educated more than 7,000 children since launching in East Tennessee in February 2023.
