The Edie Hand Foundation

Foundation Holiday Letter to Supporters

To my Friends, Family, and Associates This has been an exciting year for many of us and challenging for others. Hurricanes, fires and other natural disasters have brought together communities to help neighbors get back on their feet. I believe we see the best in...

Daily Mountain Eagle Highlights Edie Hand & Victoria Renée

Edie Hand and Victoria Renée were interviewed by Ed Howell of the Daily Mountain Eagle in Jasper, AL on October 10th and shared the news about the release of Victoria's song on all the major music download and streaming sites The Edie Hand Foundation is donating a...

St. Jude Gold Luncheon Event in Memphis

On September 27th, the third annual St. Jude Gold Luncheon in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month was held. Attendees and supporters enjoyed a catered lunch and a panel presentation featuring attorney Kim Coggin, MentorMe CEO Brit Fitzpatrick, media...

Northwestern Mutual of Alabama Hosts Edie Hand and Victoria Renée

On September 30th, a few executive from the office of Northwestern Mutual of Alabama hosted Edie Hand and Victoria Renée.

“A Better Tomorrow” Sung by Victoria Renée Debuts on iTunes

The song, “A Better Tomorrow” sung by recording artist, Victoria enée debuts on iTunes – The Edie Hand Foundation has been a supporter and active sponsor of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and that tradition continues today.

Edie Hand on Today in Nashville

Nashville WIFT president, Deborah Gordon, and member Edie Hand appeared on the News4 morning show, Today in Nashville, on Tuesday, September 19th. They were in a segment “How to Host a Fun International Party.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

A St. Jude Visit in November 2016 One of the primary beneficiaries of The Edie Hand Foundation is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Working closely with members of the hospital board, including Terre Thomas, daughter of the hospital founder, Danny Thomas, Edie...

View St. Jude November Visit Photos edie_hand_foundation_200w In an effort to pay it forward and leave a legacy for community involvement, Edie founded the Edie Hand Foundation after the loss of her three young brothers and her own three battles with cancer.

Edie with her niece Kayla Ross and her brother Terry Blackburn who was the influence for the book, "The Last Christmas Ride."

Edie with her niece Kayla Poss and her brother Terry Blackburn who was the influence for the book, “The Last Christmas Ride.”

Terre Thomas a Director from St Jude Children's Research Hospital works with Edie on many projects.

Terre Thomas who sits on the Board of Directors at St Jude Children’s Research Hospital works with Edie on many projects.

Her foundation helps to benefit The Children’s Hospital of Alabama and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She can be seen in more than 14 million homes every Sunday on the RFD-TV/FamilyNet/Rural TV show Rx for Healthy Lifestyles

The main goal is to give back to the community and to encourage acts of kindness and generosity in all around her.

Edie Hand Celebrity Golf Tournament

The non-profit organization contributes not only funds but many volunteer hours to help out in hospitals, participate in local and regional events such as the Edie Hand Celebrity Golf Tournament to help special needs children, and seasonal television specials. In addition to those efforts, events are held separately or in conjunction with other organizations to raise money and awareness of the foundation’s efforts.

Edie also pays it forward with her YouPaveTheWay program that mentors young people to build self-esteem and educates young women on the importance of early detection and the dangers of breast cancer. She is the founder of The Genuine Pearl Girl Society whose mission is to encourage more acts of kindness to mankind.

Edie Hand Holiday Special engaging friends and children along with Nashville Stars

Each Christmas season Edie Hand has a Christmas Television Special that brings together Nashville stars, special friends and many of the children who are recipients of Foundation gifts.

Click photo to learn more about Ramini Kids Foundation

Over the last year, the Foundation has gone international and is now affiliated with helping the Ramini Kids Foundation which cares for and supports over 125 orphans in Indonesia. Through Edie’s efforts, she was able to engage Alabama teacher Barbara Neel at Valley Head High School who created a project for her sewing class. They made dresses, pillow cases, and other clothing that was sent to Indonesia for those orphans.

The Edie Hand Foundation is also a supporter Kulture City, an organization to assist individuals with autism to be treated equally.

Mattie, Edie and Allie from a visit to Childrens Hospital

The menu on the top right of this page will link you to more information on The Edie Hand Foundation and its many projects. We also invite companies to become sponsors and take an active role in helping children and others in need in their communities.

We invite you to view more photos showing supporters, sponsors, and various events of the Edie Hand Foundation.

Click to make a Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The Edie Hand Foundation is a non-profit 501c3 foundation so that means contributions may be eligible for tax deductions. We invite you to make a donation to the Foundation to show your support for all the good work they do in our local community, around the country and now around the world. Click here to download and print our donation form.