Chattanooga physicians and community leaders will come together at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at the Chattanooga Convention Center for an evening of music and food, and a celebration of healing. The event will be the 12th 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 and Medical Foundation of Chattanooga.
Denim & Diamonds: TV Land, presented by Dale Buchanan & Associates, Henderson Hutcherson and McCullough, and Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, will celebrate the best of television from classic to modern day. The evening will include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, and lots of surprises. Entertainment is provided by Soundforce.
Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their television character – classic or modern – from comedy, drama, game shows, reality, game shows, and any other genre. Or come as yourself.
“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 & 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 will go live at noon on Feb. 8, and can be accessed through www.chattdenim.net.
"Project Access has provided $148 million in charity health care to the working poor since its inception in April 2004. Since the program began, almost 17,000 individuals have been evaluated for eligibility. Each month an average of 600 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," officials said.
“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 & Diamonds support this work so that we can continue to help as many people as possible.”
The event is open to the public. Table sponsorships are available starting at $1,500. Individual tickets are $125. To purchase your table or tickets, call the Medical Society at 622-2872 or visit www.chattdenim.net.
Sponsorship opportunities, including exclusive sponsorships, are available ranging from $500 to $10,000. Opportunities include exclusive sponsorships of activities and events. For more information, contact Kevin Lusk at 622-2872.