WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE EAST TEXAS ANGEL NETWORK?

The Board of Directors of the East Texas Angel Network are committed to the enhancement of the lives of children of East Texas who are living with terminal or life-threatening diseases. We are resolved, through fundraising activities, to provide financial assistance for medical treatments and related costs to the children of East Texas and their families, in order to enhance the quality of life for those children facing the challenges of disease or serious illness.

WHAT IS THE EAST TEXAS ANGEL NETWORK?

The East Texas Angel Network is a foundation established for the enhancement of the lives of families in East Texas whose child or children may be suffering from a serious or life-threatening illness or disease.



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IS MY DONATION TAX DEDUCTIBLE? YES!

The East Texas Angel Network is a 501 [c] [3]
approved non-profit organization.
All donations are tax deductible.
The Tax ID # for ETAN is 75-2594531

PAST PARTICIPANTS OF THE BENEFIT WEEK-END

Bryan White, Tracy Byrd, Charley Pride, B.J. Thomas, Lorrie Morgan, Martina McBride, Williams and Ree, Troy Aikman, Tony Hill, Billy Joe Dupree, Coach Joe Avezzano, Nolan Ryan, Karl Malone, Thurl Bailey, Kevin Sharp, Bryon Russell, David Magee, Jack Hanna, Joe Diffie, Larry Weinstein, Paul Williams, Lila McCann, Jason D. Williams, The Wilkinsons, Steve Wariner, Bo Derek, Wayne Newton, Bob Kingsley, Leslie Satcher, Troy Aikman, Nolan Ryan, Burton Gilliam, G. W. Bailey, General Tommy Franks, Daryle Singletary, Tracy Lawrence

In the eleven years of existence, The East Texas Angel Network has raised over three and a half million dollars, and has assisted over 300 families. Currently, the network is helping approximately 120 families. The number varies from week to week. The families all reside in the East Texas Area. We hope, someday, to be able to expand our area to reach other families.

WHEN AND WHY WAS IT ESTABLISHED?

ETAN was established in the spring of 1995. Neal McCoy and his wife, Melinda chose a board of directors, to serve as a governing agency for the network. The purpose of establishing the network was to make funds readily available to families who were experiencing financial difficulties due to the expenses incurred as a result of a child’s illness. It was set up in such a way that “red tape” could be avoided, and funds could be supplied immediately for families to meet expenses while a child was ill or in need of medical assistance.

HOW ARE FUNDS RAISED?

The major fundraiser for The East Texas Angel Network is a benefit concert and golf tournament held in the fall of each year. Neal McCoy is always the featured artist for the concert along with many friends from the music industry and sports world who donate their time because they see the dedication of Neal and others involved in the network and appreciate the efforts of the community. Donations are accepted all year. Also, memorials may be made to the network and all such memorials are acknowledged to the donor, and to the family for whom the memorial is made.

HOW MUCH OF THE MONEY ACTUALLY GOES TO THE FAMILIES OR CHILD?

The artists, sports figures, and other special guests who attend DONATE their time. Local hotels donate rooms, local merchants and restaurants donate food, and the artists pay most travel. In some instances, it is necessary to help pay some travel expenses. The only other expenses paid out of monies raised are for building use, gifts for sponsors and/or participants, and some stationery supplies. In the spring of 2004 the board voted to pay the Executive Director a minimal salary to help defray car expenses and time spent working for ETAN.

HOW MUCH MONEY MAY A FAMILY RECEIVE?

Due to limited funds in the early days of the organization a cap of $6,000 per year per family was set. The Board hopes to be able to raise that cap as the funds increase.

WHAT DOES THE NETWORK PAY FOR IF A FAMILY IS DETERMINED TO BE IN NEED?

It is impossible for the network to pay all medical expenses for a major illness. The network, therefore, determines the immediate needs of the family and pays bills accordingly. The network has paid house payments; utility bills; car payments; insurance payments; co-payments on insurance; travel, food, and lodging for a family with a child in the hospital. The network has also paid for conversion of vans for children in wheel chairs, bought groceries for families when the mother and father have not been able to work while caring for a sick child. The things the network can do are not limited. We DO require that a family who receives cash to cover expenses must keep and return receipts for expenses.