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    John and Ann Tickle

    Bristol philanthropists

    Giving tracked
    $25 million
    Gifts
    1

    Background

    John and Ann Tickle are longtime Bristol community leaders and philanthropists who committed $25 million to the Ballad Health Foundation, the largest single philanthropic gift in the health system's history.

    John Tickle is chairman of Strongwell Corp., a Bristol, Virginia manufacturer and global leader in pultrusion technology, which he has helped lead since 1972.

    Donations by John and Ann Tickle

    RecipientAmount
    Ballad HealthRead the story$25 million

    Key facts

    Gift to Ballad Health Foundation
    $25 millionsource
    Strongwell Corp. role
    John Tickle has helped lead the company since 1972source
    Strongwell Corp. headquarters
    Bristol, Virginiasource

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    Sources

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