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I feel that none of us can reach the highest rung of the ladder if there are some who remain on the lowest run and are struggling to climb. Volunteering for this project made me feel like I had given a hand up for this soon-to-be homeowner.”</p> <p> For more information on Parkwest Medical Center’s Habitat for Humanity projects, contact Roger Ricker at 865-373-1702 or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130615050507/mailto:rricker@covhlth.com">rricker@covhlth.com</a>.</p> </div> <br/> </div> </div> <div id="footer-2"> <p>© 2010 - Tennessee Hospital Association • 5201 Virginia Way • Brentwood, TN 37027 • Phone: 615-256-8240 • Fax: 615-242-4803 • <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20130615050507/mailto:webmaster@tha.com">webmaster@tha.com</a></p> <p><a href="/web/20130615050507/http://www.tha.com/Default.aspx?pid=50">Directions to THA</a></p>  <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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