Wallace Subaru of Johnson City gives $27,250 to Niswonger Children’s Hospital

Wallace Subaru of Johnson City donated $27,250 to Niswonger Children’s Hospital after a holiday fundraising drive tied to Subaru’s Share The Love campaign. The money will support pediatric services, equipment, family programs and the hospital’s NICU expansion.

Why it matters: - The donation adds direct support for pediatric care at Niswonger Children’s Hospital. - The funds will help with expanded services, specialized equipment, family support programs and the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit expansion. - The gift also reflects local support for care that families can access close to home.

What happened: - Wallace Subaru of Johnson City presented a $27,250 donation to Niswonger Children’s Hospital during a recent check presentation ceremony. - The money came from the dealership’s annual Subaru Share The Love Campaign. - From Nov. 20, 2025, to Jan. 2, 2026, Subaru of America and Wallace Subaru of Johnson City donated $375 for each customer who purchased a new Subaru from Wallace Subaru of Johnson City.

The details: - Niswonger Children’s Hospital plans to use the donation to support expanded services across the region. - The hospital will also direct funds to specialized pediatric equipment. - Family support programs are among the initiatives covered by the gift. - The donation will help the hospital’s ongoing NICU expansion. - Chris Jett, chief executive officer of the Niswonger Children’s Network, said the hospital relies on partnerships with the community and donations. - Jett said the funding helps in the immediate term and can continue helping for years through reusable equipment and ongoing care. - T.C. Baker, general manager of Wallace Subaru of Johnson City, said the hospital has personal meaning for him because his son receives care through the hospital’s St. Jude affiliate program. - Baker said the Johnson City location matters because families would otherwise have to travel to Knoxville or Roanoke for similar care.

Between the lines: - The donation ties a dealership marketing campaign to a local health system need. - The example underscores how retail fundraising can convert customer purchases into recurring support for regional pediatric services. - Baker’s comments suggest the hospital’s value is both financial and personal for local families.

What’s next: - Niswonger Children’s Hospital will put the funds toward equipment, programs and NICU expansion as those needs continue. - Wallace Subaru of Johnson City could repeat the same fundraising model in future Share The Love campaigns. - The hospital’s community fundraising network appears positioned to remain an ongoing source of support.