Country Artist Darryl Worley's Foundation Opens Cancer Treatment Center

The Darryl Worley Outpatient Chemotherapy Clinic opened on December 2, 2004 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Savannah, Tennessee. Worley was honored at the dedication for his generous contribution to the facility through the Darryl Worley Foundation, recognizing his compassion and commitment to his fellow Hardin County neighbors who battle cancer.

After Worley lost both of his grandfathers to cancer, he realized the importance of establishing a cancer treatment center in his hometown area -- an ongoing vision of Worley’s and it has finally come true. “It has always been very important to me to give back to the people and the place which inspired me to do what I do,” says Worley.

The Darryl Worley Foundation raised funds from the Tennessee River Run, an annual event that began in 2001, to enable the hospital to make the chemotherapy drugs on site and allow the hospital to treat cancer patients on an on-going basis.

In announcing the dedication of The Darryl Worley Outpatient Chemotherapy Clinic at Hardin Medical Center, Charlotte Burns, CEO/Administrator of the center, praised Worley saying “Darryl’s vision and generous gift through The Darryl Worley Foundation will allow us to provide services to more of our citizens who have cancer. They will be able to receive chemotherapy treatment right here at home and will not have to make the long drive to Jackson, Memphis or other cities. We are proud to recognize Darryl’s compassion and commitment as we name our new chemotherapy clinic area in his honor.”