Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation announces short film fundraiser

The Hospice of Chattanooga (Alleo Health) Foundation announces it will pause its annual gala, Journey, due to the ongoing pandemic and will pivot to showcase a short film called “A Brief Journey.”

“A Brief Journey” presented by First Horizon Bank and EPB, will take the viewer on a visual and cinematic journey from the origins of hospice care in London to the impact of their programs on the patients and families in the 45 counties served in the region. The film will highlight the programs that are supported by philanthropic dollars including the commitment to indigent care and the Community Grief Support program.

“A Brief Journey” and Alleo Health’s uncompensated programs would not be possible without the support from sponsors including First Horizon Bank, EPB,

HHM, Homecare Homebase, Chambliss Law, Jo Ann Yates, McGriff Insurance Services, Kraft CPAs, Winn Smiles, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Cempa, Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel, Care XM, Optum, Lift Media Group and Southern Champion Tray.

“We decided it was not safe to meet in person due to COVID-19 and created this opportunity to share a cinematic experience that will bring us all together in the safety of our own homes,” said Jasmin Rippon, executive director, Hospice of Chattanooga Foundation. “The film has a travel essence in theme with our

Journey gala that we will continue in March 2022. We cannot express how grateful we are for the outpour of support from the region and our donors.”

“A Brief Journey” short film will premiere on April 29 at 6 p.m. on Hospice of Chattanooga’s Facebook channel and YouTube channel.