KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With just two days left in this year’s “Camping for Cans” event, organizers are hoping for a final push of donations to support families in need across Appalachia. The week-long can drive — hosted by CARE 365 and Mission of Hope — continues through Friday, Nov. 28, at the Food City on Morrell Road in Knoxville

Event organizer Coach Moore has been camping out all week in the CARE 365 replica of “Cousin Eddy’s RV,” a nod to the holiday classic "Christmas Vacation." The “Family Truckster” is parked alongside it, drawing families in for photos and helping raise awareness for the Mission of Hope Blue Barrel Can Drive

Moore said the idea started years ago with his own family’s love of the movie.

“My kids used to watch Christmas Vacation like most people during the holiday s

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