7th Annual Jazzin’ For Respite Takes Place Sept. 10, 2011
Wine, Jazz Music, & Auction Event Benefits The Tennessee Respite Coalition
Nashville, Tenn.—Jazz music fans, wine enthusiasts and auction aficionados can indulge at Jazzin’ For Respite, an event to benefit the Tennessee Respite Coalition (TRC). Now in its seventh year, the event takes place at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN on September 10th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food will be provided by Taco Mamacita, Tex's BBQ, Briarpatch Catering, Savarino Cucina, and Whole Foods. Wine is being supplied by friends at Woodland Wine Merchant. Music from a Brazilian jazz band, Samba Nove, courtesy of The Nashville Jazz Workshop, will set the mood for the evening. A silent and live auction will take place throughout the event.
Lane Moter Museum is located at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville TN 37210. Tickets are $25 in advance (or 6 for $120) or $30 at the door. More information about the event and ticket be purchased online at http://www.tnrespite.org/jazzin-2011 or by calling (615) 269-8687.
Sponsors for Jazzin' For Respite 2011 are Vista Points, AccountNetInc!, Green Bank and The Law Offices of Marshall Snyder. Auction items include 2 round trip tickets anywhere Southwest Airlines flies, a week accommodations in sunny San Diego, a Fender electric guitar signed by Michael W. Smith, and much, much more!
“This is an opportunity to enjoy an evening of great wine, delicious food, and wonderful music that also raises funds for caregivers,” says Jennifer Abernathy, Executive Director of the TRC. “Funds raised will go to help full-time family caregivers who have one of the toughest jobs in the world. They often work 24 hours a day, seven days a week taking care of a loved one with special needs. Jazzin’ For Respite will raise funds to give family caregivers the break they desperately need.”
The Tennessee Respite Coalition is a statewide non-profit organization, which advocates for and helps provide respite services to family caregivers. Respite, also known as the gift of time, is temporary relief for caregivers. Caregivers are people who care for spouses, parents, children, siblings or other loved ones facing a wide array of special needs.
Respite is often the most frequently requested and needed family support service. Respite is a preventive strategy that strengthens families, protects family health and well being, and allows individuals to remain in their own home. Respite has been shown to prevent or delay more costly out-of-home placements, reduce the risk of abuse or neglect, and to help keep all family members safe and stable.
Jennifer Abernathy, Executive Director of the Tennessee Respite Coalition, is available for print, radio and television interviews to discuss Jazzin’ For Respite, the TRC and the importance of Respite services. She can also arrange interviews with families in need of or currently using Respite care.
Contacts:
John Hood
HooRey! Media
(615) 485-7138
HooReyMedia@gmail.com
Jennifer Abernathy
Tennessee Respite Coalition
(615) 269-8687
jennifer.abernathy@tnrespite.org