Chattanooga physicians and community leaders will come together at Denim and Diamonds: Back to the Future, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center for an evening of music and food, and a celebration of healing. The event will be the 10th annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser, which helps support the Project Access community health partnership and other community health initiatives. The event is organized by the Chattanooga Hamilton-County Medical Society, Medical Foundation of Chattanooga and Medical Alliance.
Denim and Diamonds: Back to the Future, presented by Dale Buchanan & Associates, Kindred Health and Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough, will celebrate one of the most popular trilogies in movie history and the time periods represented in the films – Old West, 1950s, 1980s and modern day. The evening will include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and surprises. Entertainment is provided by the Beaters and Soundforce.
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite star or icon from the Back to the Future films, the Old West, 1950s or 1980s. Or even better, they can come as themselves.
“Every year more people say that this is one of the best events in town,” said Rae Bond, Medical Society and Foundation executive director. “We look forward to Denim and Diamonds continued commitment to being a fun and exciting community event.”
This year an online auction will take place before the event to encourage community-wide participation in raising funds for Project Access. The site is live and can be accessed through www.chattdenim.org.
Project Access has provided $128 million in charity health care to the working poor since its inception in April 2004. Since the program began, more than 12,000 individuals have been evaluated for eligibility. Each month an average of 400 patients are actively receiving care or finalizing enrollment. Those who do not qualify for the program are referred to other appropriate community resources and programs.
“Project Access is helping people get back on their feet, return to work, and often obtain their own health insurance again,” Mrs. Bond said. “The funds we raise at Denim and Diamonds support this work so that we can continue to help as many people as we can.”
The event is open to the public. Table sponsorships are available starting at $1,000. Individual tickets are $125. To purchase a table or tickets, call the Medical Society at 622-2872 or visit www.chattdenim.org.
Sponsorship opportunities, including exclusive sponsorships, are available ranging from $500 to $7,500. Opportunities include exclusive sponsorships of activities and events. For more information, contact Kevin Lusk at 622-2872.
Project Access is a nationally-recognized, physician-led community health initiative that coordinates free medical care for low-income, uninsured residents of Hamilton County. Partners, who provide free services to Project Access patients, include the Erlanger, Memorial and Parkridge Hospital Systems and Kindred and Siskin Hospitals.
Denim and Diamonds: Back to the Future is sponsored by Dale Buchanan & Associates, Kindred Health, Henderson Hutherson & McCullough, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust, Galen Medical Group, University Surgical Associates, Suntrust, Parkridge Health System, CHI Memorial Health Care System, Medical Personnel Services, Russ Blakely & Associates, Barnett & Company, North American Credit Services, State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company, First Tennessee, Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga Kidney Center, Blood Assurance, Chattanooga Allergy Clinic, RJ Young, North American Credit Services, CityScope Magazine, HealthScope Magazine, WDEF-News 12 and KZ 106.