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A Dif ferent Kind of Hope

Main Office1718 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203615.327.1085800.327.1085

Madison Office510 Hospital Drive, Suite 490Madison, TN 37115615.346.8630

Murfreesboro Office1639 Medical Center Parkway,Suite 202Murfreesboro, TN 37129615.896.4663

Alive Hospice Residence Nashville1710 Patterson StreetNashville, TN 37203615.963.4800

Alive Hospice at TriStar SkylineMadison Inpatient Unit500 Hospital Drive, 2nd FloorMadison, TN 37115615.860.6407

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Alive Hospice provides loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.

SERVICE AREA

OUR MISSION:

INPATIENT FACILITIES

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND CEO

Dear friends,

To say that 2014 was a historic year for Alive Hospice

would be an understatement.

In those 12 months, we served more patients than we

ever have in a single year. We received approval from

the State of Tennessee to build a free-standing hospice

residence in Murfreesboro, marking an expansion in our

services. It was also a groundbreaking year for the Alive

Institute, which will become a nationally renowned center

for education, research and advocacy for end-of-life care.

We started two new events: Bluebird In The Boro and the

O. L. Shultz Regatta. We expanded our music program

with our first-ever certified music therapist. We launched

our Pet Peace of Mind program, which helps ensure that

our patients’ pets have quality of life, too, thanks to Alive

Hospice volunteers who assist with basic necessities

such as veterinary visits, grooming appointments, food

and pet supplies.

We also took time to celebrate something remarkable:

On Nov. 14, 2014, we kicked off our 40th year of

service. That is an incredible milestone that reminds us

of how far we’ve come since those early, grassroots days

when we had $58 in the treasury. It reminds us of the

impact we’ve made over the last four decades; in that

time, we’ve served more than 50,000 patients and their

families here in Middle Tennessee. And as we stop to

think about the lives we’ve touched, we also look ahead

to the future.

The need for exceptional end-of-life care and grief

support services will only continue to grow, and Alive

Hospice will be here to meet that need in Tennessee.

Thank you for your support that helps make it possible.

Liz Schatzlein, 2014 Board ChairAnna-Gene O’Neal, President and CEO

F O U N D E R SDavid Barton, M.D.John M. Flexner, M.D.

2 0 1 4 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R SLiz Schatzlein, ChairWill Wright, Chair-ElectWarren McPherson, M.D. TreasurerDenise Alper, SecretaryAnna-Gene O’Neal,RN, MSN, MBA, President and CEOVirginia Trotter Betts, MSN, JD, RN, FAAN

Sandy BledsoeSusan BrownieJames M. Cato, M.D.Sidney CurryLisa DavisDonna EskindDeborah FarringerMartee J. HarrisDavid HawkinsBrian Hemphill, M.D.Larry Kloess, MHA, FACHELynn LienEvans LooneyRhonda Lowry, M.Div.Jeff Mastroleo

Frank MorganLibby PageStephen RivenStephen Roberts

2 0 1 4 A D V I S O RY C O M M I T T E EMary Falls, ChairSusan Simons, Past ChairLeslee B. (Honey) AlexanderDavid Barton, M.D., Co-FounderLynn Barton, LCSW, Co-FounderDonna Culver

Frances EdwardsRoy O. Elam, M.D.Annette S. EskindFrank Gluck, M.D.Mary HunterGranbery Jackson IIIHoward Jones, M.D.Harriet KarroRoberta Lochte-JonesJoseph C. MossAnna-Gene O’Neal, President & CEOSandra J. RobertsBertie F. ShriverDeborah StoryWill Wright

A Year to Remember

HOSPICE CAREEmbrace Life

IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTHWe are fond of saying that Alive Hospice is not

about death and dying, but rather about living life

to the fullest in the last months of life. We’re about

living life to the fullest in the last months of life.

For Danielle Elliston, 22, that meant marrying

her sweetheart, Ben Montgomery. Surrounded

by family and friends at Alive Hospice Residence

Nashville on a Sunday afternoon in October 2014,

they sealed their vows with a kiss and made their

way to a beautiful reception fit for the occasion. It

was a day of celebration – their day.

3,406 patients and their families received hospice carein 2014

144,262 patient days ofcare provided

AT A GLANCE

25 pediatric patients and theirfamilies received carefrom Alive Hospice in 2014

Averagedaily census395.2

Newlyweds Dani and Ben

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25-34 0.59%

75+:56.78%

65-74: 20.38%

35-64:21.37%

15-24: 0.26%

0-14: 0.62%

“The staff that cared for him and for us was proof that angels walk on this earth, as I have told many people. I’m not sure that I, his sister, could have made it through this without all of you. Mere words like ‘thank you’ just do not suffice.” —Francie Fetz Hall, sister of an Alive Hospice patient

Hospice Patientsby Age

HOSPICE CAREEmbrace Life

“Rutherford County has asked Alive Hospice for this facility, and we’re fulfilling our promise by making this demand a reality. Patients facing terminal illnesses will have the comfort of knowing they can receive the care they need in an Alive Hospice facility that’s close to home.”

— Anna-Gene O’Neal,President & CEO

MURFREESBORO RESIDENCEAlive Hospice received approval from the State of Tennessee

to build Murfreesboro’s first dedicated hospice facility, marking

an expansion in our services to Rutherford and surrounding

counties. The Residence at Alive Hospice – Murfreesboro,

slated to open in late 2016, will feature 10 beds, family

gathering areas, a library, expanded grief center and more.

Non-Cancer:

56.22% Cancer:

43.78%

Hospice Patientsby Diagnosis

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patients served at Alive Hospice Residence Nashville

patients served at Alive Hospice at TriStar Skyline Madison Campus

patients served atAlive Hospice at Saint Thomas West Hospital

272

448

883INPATIENT HOSPICE CARE

patients received home hospice care2,649

HOME HOSPICE CARE

Hospice Patientsby Ethnicity

Black:

12.46%

Caucasian:

85.01%

Hispanic:

1.09% Asian:

0.59%

Native American:

0.06%

Other:

0.08%

208Number of veteransserved by Alive Hospice in 2014

SERVING VETERANSAlive Hospice is on a mission to serve veterans just as

they served our nation in times of need. We are part of

the We Honor Veterans program, a national initiative

that was launched to salute our guardians and provide

the care they are entitled to and deserve at the end of

life. Alive Hospice attained a Level

4 standing as a We Honor Veterans

organization, the highest-possible

ranking for hospice organizations.

A FOND FAREWELLAlive Hospice Grief Counselor David Neese was named

director of Alive Grief Support in 2014 after the retirement of

our dear colleague Karen Nash. Karen touched countless

lives in her 19 years with Alive Hospice as a counselor and

administrator. David is a familiar face to many as a grief

counselor with more than 15 years at Alive Hospice.

For more information about Alive Grief Support, call

615.963.4732 or visit AliveHospice.org/griefsupport.

ALIVE GRIEF SUPPORTFind Comfort

666 adults and children received grief support 24 grief support groups

facilitated

6memorial services honored Alive patients

3 Grief During the Holidays seminars drew 85 people3,148 individual

counseling sessions 3,181calls to the Griefline(615-963-4732)

18,532 bereavementmailings

AT A GLANCE

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20 YEARS & COUNTING!Alive Hospice’s Camp Evergreen celebrated

its 20th year in June 2014. All told, more

than 650 children have benefited from this

camp, which is an incredible experience

for kids ages 6-14 who have lost someone

important in their lives.

Camp Evergreen | 39 participantsCamp Forget-Me-Not | 29 participantsAlive Teen Retreat | 19 participants Grief Counselor Dianne Castellano has been part of Camp

Evergreen since the very beginning!

David Neese presents a memento to Karen Nash, who retired as director of Alive Grief Support in 2014.

“The grief counseling service that is offered by Alive Hospice is a wonderful service. When the dust settles and everyone goes back to their daily lives, it’s nice to know the people over at Alive Hospice really understand what I am going through. Thank you for taking care of my mother and the kindness your staff has shown my family.” —Renee Jordan, daughter of an Alive Hospice patient

VOLUNTEER SERVICESGive Comfort

PET PEACE OF MINDPets are part of the family, and their companionship

means the world to Alive Hospice patients. Thanks

to the Banfield Charitable Trust, we launched a

Pet Peace of Mind program to help our patients’

pets get the appointments they need. Alive Hospice

volunteers take them for walks, transport them

to veterinary care and more. Their quality of life

matters, too!

391volunteers

$362,522cost-savings generatedin 2014

HEARTS FOR SERVICEAlive Hospice volunteers are some of the

most giving people you could ever hope to

meet! Anne Williams and Charlotte Kenyon

are two wonderful examples. Anne was a

finalist for the Strobel Volunteer Awards in

2014 and Charlotte was a nominee. Anne

has given more than 10 years of service

visiting Alive Hospice patients, training other

volunteers and more. Charlotte started the

2nd Helpings program, which provides

holiday meals to Alive Hospice patients,

families and staff members. They inspire us!

16,279service hours were given byAlive Hospice volunteers in 2014

Volunteers Anne Williams and Charlotte Kenyonat the Strobel Awards

Volunteer Samone Neely with Ivy and Ruby

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“I can honestly say each patient I have had the fortune to visit or talk with has become a part of who I am, and what a blessing it is.” —Volunteer Diane Booth

AT A GLANCE

OUTREACH & EDUCATIONService to the Community

The Alive Institute is the fulfilment of our founders’ vision for “a community-oriented center for

services and education related to life-threatening illness.” We’ve long been regarded as one of

the nation’s premiere providers of hospice care, and through the Alive Institute, we will become

synonymous with names like Duke and Johns Hopkins as THE authority

for knowledge and information on the end of life locally and nationwide.

2014 was a ground-breaking year for the Institute with the formation of

an Advisory Committee, collaborative partnerships, the addition of a new

director of education and more.

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A LEADER IN EDUCATIONAlive Hospice welcomed a new director of

education in February 2014. Betsy Bond is a

longtime nurse and educator who has not only

expanded, but created new energy around

learning opportunities for Alive Hospice staff

and the community. Alive Hospice team

members are equipped for clinical excellence

now more than

ever before. Alive

Hospice is on the

map as a center

for training and

education for

today’s medical

professionals –

and tomorrow’s

caregivers.

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Alive Institute Advisory Committee

Granbery Jackson III,Institute Chair

Anna-Gene O’Neal,President & CEO

David Barton, M.D.,Alive Hospice Co-Founder

Lynn Barton, LCSW,Alive Hospice Co-Founder

Frances EdwardsAnnette Eskind

Mary FallsDr. Howard Jones

Ellen JohnsonJoe Moss

The Rev. Donna ScottSusan Simons

Jan Van Eys, M.D.Nicky WeaverCharlie WrayWill Wright

17 number of higher education programs partnering with the Alive Institute for training and education in 2014

7,569 educational sessions received in 2014 (Grand Rounds, Case Conferences and more) 110 number of students who participated

in clinical experiences through the Alive Institute

AT A GLANCE

OUTREACH & EDUCATIONService to the Community

FAITH MATTERSAlive Hospice’s 5th Annual Faith Leaders

Conference in October 2014 drew 150 people

— our biggest conference yet! We welcomed

the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt, Rueben

P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation at Garrett-

Evangelical Theological Seminary and author,

as our keynote speaker. Additional speakers

included Alive Hospice chaplains and other

staff. Topics included using the right words

when dealing with the terminally ill, death as

a natural part of life’s journey, children and

grief, advance directives and more.

For more information about Alive Hospice’s Faith Leaders Conference, visit AliveHospice.org/faith.

FOOD FOR THOUGHTOur monthly Lunch and Learn Series

continues to draw community members to

learn from Alive Hospice caregivers and staff.

In 2014, our programs drew 440 people for

educational talks on topics including children

and grief, post-traumatic stress disorder,

advance directives and more.

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“Education is power. It’s how we grow. It’s how we equip ourselves to face challenges and to help others as they face challenging times. Alive Hospice has so much to offer those who want to learn, and we see it as part of our service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives.”

—Keith King, Community Outreach Manager

3,957 people reached through educational programs for the community at large and the medical community

Keynote speaker the Rev. Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt

To view upcoming Lunch and Learn programs, visit AliveHospice.org/lunch.

1,535adults benefited from free workshops on advance care planning through The Gift Initiative of Alive Hospice. For more information, visit TheGiftInitiative.org.

Amy Grant and Vince Gill are longtime Alive Hospice supporters and Alive At The Bluebird participating artists.

Murfreesboro’s own Tim James at Bluebird In The Boro

2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R TCELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

ALIVE AT THE BLUEBIRDIt just keeps getting better and better! The

21st Annual Alive At The Bluebird concert

series raised $110,000 a record-setting year

that drew more than 2,300 people to hear

hit songwriters at the world-famous Bluebird

Cafe. Featured artists included Sheryl Crow (in

her Bluebird debut!), Amy Grant, Vince Gill, John Oates, Kristian Bush, Kim Carnes, Eric Paslay, Larry Gatlin and many more.

BLUEBIRD IN THE BOROWe started something new in March 2014 with

Bluebird In The Boro, a three-night concert

series that brings the Bluebird Cafe experience

to the heart of Murfreesboro! Held at Mayday

Brewery, our inaugural event featured more

than a dozen hit songwriters who believe in the

mission and work of Alive Hospice.

O. L. SHULTZ REGATTA2014 marked the start of another new event

for Alive Hospice: the O. L. Shultz Regatta,

a partnership with the Harbor Island Yacht

Club. Named in memory of Mr. O. L. Shultz, a

former HIYC Commodore of the Harbor Island

Yacht Club and an Alive Hospice patient, the

regatta raised more than $40,000 with a gala

Splash Party, silent auction and two weekends

of sailing races on Old Hickory Lake.Harbor Island Yacht Club’s Judy Netherton (left) and Beth Marshall (right) with Alive Hospice President and CEO Anna-Gene O’Neal.

2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R TCELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

ANNIVERSARY WEEKWe kicked off Alive Hospice’s 40th year of service with an

Anniversary Week celebration in November 2014. It was a week

that honored our past, present and future with an Alive Hospice

history timeline unveiling at Alive Hospice Residence Nashville,

a community open house, display of Alive Hospice memorabilia and archival materials, meeting of the Alive Hospice Advisory Committee and former board chairs, a blessing of the hands by

Alive Hospice chaplains, a Salute to Veterans commemoration,

Grand Rounds and more.

BUTTERFLY RELEASESAlive Hospice’s annual butterfly releases in Nashville and Murfreesboro have become a family tradition for many in Middle Tennessee! These events pay tribute to those who are gone from our sight, but not from our hearts as our guests release beautiful monarch butterflies in their memory. These events are also fundraisers for Alive Hospice, helping us provide care and services to those in need. Children love our butterfly releases!

Friends and supporters celebrate the unveiling of the Alive Hospice History Timeline on Nov. 10, 2014.

THE ACHIEVEMENT OF A LIFETIMEAlive Hospice founders Dr. David Barton and Mrs. Lynn Barton received the Nashville Business Journal’s 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award for their role in bringing hospice

care to Middle Tennessee in conjunction with the late Dr. John Flexner. Their efforts changed the end of life for the better for

thousands and thousands of patients and families over the last

four decades.

Dr. David and Mrs. Lynn Barton

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ON THE NATIONAL STAGE3 Alive Hospice staff members presented at the National Hospice

and Palliative Care organization’s Clinical Team Conference in

October 2014:

• Chaplain Gene Lovelace spoke about near-death awareness

• Grief Counselor Ruth Williams spoke about anxiety and complicated grief

• Social Worker Jessica Love spoke about the role of ritual at the end of life

Additionally, Alive Hospice President & CEO Anna-Gene O’Neal presented at the 2014 DCI National Program Director Conference.

THE GOLD STANDARDAlive Hospice was reaccredited

by the Joint Commission in

April 2014, once again earning

its Gold Seal of Approval.

Accreditation signifies that

Alive Hospice complies with

the highest national standards

for safey and quality of care

and is committed to continually

improving patient care.

FINALISTAlive Hospice Pediatric RN Kellye Byrn

was a finalist for the

2014 Eric Chapman

Servant’s Heart Award

and was honored at

the Center for Nonprofit

Management’s Salute

to Excellence dinner in

September 2014.

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIESSeveral Alive Hospice team members celebrated noteworthy

anniversaries in 2014:

30 YEARSHospice Aide Audrey Woods25 YEARSGrief Counselor John Baker

20 YEARSGrief Counselor Esther LeeReceptionist Marisa MillerNurse Maggie Smith

2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R TCOMMUNITYSUPPORT

THE COMFORTS OF HOMEAlive Hospice received generous funding from The Memorial Foundation, HCA, West End Home Foundation and Mr. Cal Turner in 2014. With this funding, we replaced furniture

at Alive Hospice Residence Nashville and Alive Hospice at TriStar Skyline Madison Campus. Additionally, we made

much-needed improvements at the Residence by painting,

replacing carpet and our HVAC system, and adding a new

oxygen system for patient care.

MUSIC THERAPYThanks to a grant from the Academy of Country Music’s

Lifting Lives program, we expanded Alive Hospice’s music

program with the addition of a certified music therapist.

Professional music therapist Laura Beth Jewell combines

specialized clinical training with vocal and instrumental music

as a complementary therapy for Alive Hospice patients.

Music Therapist Laura Beth Jewell

$2.14 millionAmount raised in 2014 in support of Alive Hospice’s mission

AT A GLANCE Our mission and services would not be possible without the support of our community. Thanks to donations, bequests, grants and sponsorships, Alive Hospice is able to provide care for all who need it, regardless of ability to pay.

150 DAYSOF GIVING

We’d like to thank the First Tennessee Foundation for its grant of $5,000

in June 2014 as part of its 150 Days of Giving celebration – and to all who

voted for Alive Hospice to receive this much-needed funding. We’re grateful!

“I support Alive Hospice because Alive Hospice loved my mother in her last days and helped us embrace sharing the end of her life as the honor as it was.” —Libby Leverett Crew

2 0 1 4 A N N U A L R E P O R TCOMMUNITYSUPPORT

THE BIG PAYBACK$12,800 in 24 hours! Wow! The Community

Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s first-ever

Big Payback shined the spotlight on local

nonprofits in May 2014, and our donors made

it a huge success for Alive Hospice.

Charity Care:28.8%

CommunityOutreach &Education:21.8%

Restricted PatientCare Contributions: 5.6%

Alive GriefSupport: 16.0%

Capital Needs: 25.8%

Other: 1.5%Institute: 0.5%

Sources of Contributions

Annual Giving:45.34%

Grants and Foundations: 31.20%

United Way Designations/Employee Campaigns*: 6.88%

Bequests & Endowments: 6.5%

Capital Campaign: 0.28%

Special Events: 9.79%

Includes United WayOutcome-Based Investments

*

#GIVINGTUESDAYThere’s Black Friday, Small Business Saturday,

Cyber Monday… and #GivingTuesday! Our

friends and supporters rallied around us, and

we were so thankful to receive $10,000 in

donations in 24 hours. Thank you from the

bottoms of our hearts!

MONTHLY GIVINGWe started a new program in October 2014 to make donating to Alive Hospice even easier: the Maple Monthly Giving Program! A one-time sign-up at the giving level of your choice will help Alive Hospice year-round through automated gift processing. Becoming a Maple monthly donor means strong, steady and timely funding that will help Alive Hospice continue to deliver quality care and support to our patients and their loved ones. If you’d like to sign up, please visit AliveHospice.org/maple or call 615.346.8326.

Volunteer Naomi Faust embraces our mission.

How Contributions

are Used

STATEMENTS OFFINANCIAL POSITIONDecember 31, 2014* and 2013

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalentsPatient accounts receivable, netPledges receivable, netPrepaid expensesOther current assets Total current assets

Pledges receivable, excluding current portionInvestmentsProperty and equipment, netGoodwillInvestment in Joint Venture Total Assets

Current liabilitiesAccounts payableAccrued expenses Total current liabilities

Net assets Unrestricted Undesignated Board designated Total unrestricted net assetsTemporarily restrictedPermanently restricted Total net assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets

* Unaudited financial statements

Current assets

2013

7,481,2332,583,395

299,936453,136153,075

10,970,775

48,2841,982,757

10,213,948554,293100,100

23,870,157

733,8862,039,0422,772,928

18,461,645445,597

18,907,2421,025,8641,164,123

21,097,22923,870,157

$

2014

7,076,8402,585,139

387,493426,262144,369

10,620,103

40,1341,977,308

10,453,780554,293101,063

23,746,681

874,9101,137,2802,012,190

18,625,069459,725

19,084,7941,474,5741,175,123

21,734,49123,746,681

$

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Sources of Revenue Allocation of Total Expenses

Program Services: 93.6% Program Services: 78.2%

Fundraising: 6.1% Management and General: 20.3%

Other: 0.3% Fundraising: 1.5%

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DONOR SUPPORTAlive Hospice is grateful for support from corporations and individuals who make our mission possible! Thanks to sponsorships, grants and donations, Alive Hospice is able to provide care to many who need it, regardless of insurance coverage status or ability to pay.

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark Akers III American Constructors, Inc. Clare Armistead Jim and Janet Ayers Baptist Healing Trust Baulch Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David J. Baulch Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Baulch III Alvin and Sally Beaman Foundation Bill and Melba Blevins Bluebird Cafe, Inc. Mrs. Tooty Bradford Ms. Kathryn Carell Brown The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nicky Weaver Cheek Tom and Connie Cigarran Brownlee Currey Foundation Carolyn Dozier Davis Estate Joe C. Davis Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Davis Richard and Jane Eskind Ezell Foundation Family and Children’s Services Ms. Mary M. Fishburn Ann Hardeman and Combs Lawson Fort Foundation Frist Foundation Irene P. Fuller Estate Gaylord Entertainment James E. Ghee Estate Mrs. Letty-Lou Gilbert Dr. and Mrs. Frank GluckHCA Foundation, Inc. Victoria Heil and the late Dr. Eric Raefsky*Sharon Hels and Brad Reed The Hendrix Foundation Senator Douglas Henry, Jr. The Houghland Foundation Humana Foundation

Ingram Industries, Inc. Ms. Edith Carell Johnson Jeanine Scott Johnson Joyce Foundation - Nashville Mr. and Mrs. William B. King Ms. Heloise Werthan Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lenderman, Jr. Martin Foundation Jack C. Massey Foundation Michael McKee and Paul Cook Clayton McWhorter The Memorial Foundation Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Mr. Mark Oldham Mr. Peter Oldham The James Walter Pickle Foundation Potter Foundation Mr. Richard and Anne Ragsdale Joan and Ben Rechter

Reynolds Family Foundation Mr. Al Ross, Jr. Joe and Anne Russell Saint Thomas Foundation Seigenthaler Public Relations Mrs. Helen Thomas Siler Luke and Susan Simons Ms. Julia Carell Stadler Eleanor Steinke Estate Cal Turner Family Foundation United Way of Metropolitan Nashville United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, Inc. United Way of Williamson County United Way of Wilson County Vanderbilt University Medical Center Washington Foundation West End Home Foundation Willis Corroon Corporation

*Attained Founders Circle of Giving status in 2014

Founders Circle of Giving | Cumulative Lifetime Giving of $50,000+

2014 Giving Societies

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The Founders Circle of Giving represents the roots of Alive Hospice’s tree: benefactors who have given a cumulative total of $50,000 or more in support of our mission.

The following lists of Alive Hospice Giving Societies acknowledge those who made gifts to our organization in 2014. Each society is named for a tree that symbolizes qualities reminiscent of our mission and those who support it.

“I honestly cannot say enough good things about the staff, volunteers, facilities and support services at Alive Hospice. You are a wonderful, helpful, caring and much-needed organization. Thank you!”

—Jeffrey Brown, son of an Alive Hospice patient

Victoria Heil and the late Dr. Eric Raefsky

The Memorial FoundationCal Turner Family Foundation

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville

West End Home Foundation

Redwood Society | Gifts of $50,000 or more

The Redwood Tree is symbolic of great stature and reaching the highest heights. Alive Hospice has grown from a grassroots organization into a towering example of hospice care in the United States due in no small part to our donors.

“Your help and support have been a life-saving service after losing my husband of 44 years. Thank you all for your support and guidance.” —Lucy Redden, Alive Grief Support client

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Baptist Healing TrustBill and Melba BlevinsDialysis Clinic, Inc.Patrick and Kimberly Forrest

The Hendrix FoundationThe Houghland FoundationIngram Industries Inc.

Jackson National Life Insurance CompanyJames R. Meadows, Jr. FoundationMargaret Ann Robinson

Saint Thomas FoundationMary G. Smith TrustCarol Waller

AnonymousBanfield Charitable TrustBass, Berry & Sims PLCBaulch Family FoundationCharity Circle of MurfreesboroCowan BenefitDavid M. CowanD & P Custom Lights & Wiring Systems, Inc.

Dr. and Jeffrey B. Eskind, Jr.First Tennessee FoundationThe M. Stratton Foster Charitable FoundationBarbara E. FutterRoseanna GilleyLandis B. Gullett Charitable Lead Annuity TrustInfoWorks

Gary JohnsonJeanine Scott JohnsonKeith and Nancy Johnson Family FoundationMetro Medical Supply, Inc.JoAnn MitchellRandy and Pat MorrisNashville Predators FoundationDouglas G. Odom, Jr.

PlanetreeReynolds Family FoundationWalter M. Robinson IIIArnold and Sara TackettJohn D. WalkerWashington FoundationMichael and Lindsey Wells

Aladdin Industries Foundation, Inc.Ken and Jan AndersonBarbara T. BrennanShirley F. ClementAlan CohenCarolyn DeverKenneth P. DoranGeorge DukeEnterprise Holdings Foundation

First National Bank of McMinnvilleMarvin and Cookie FriedmanSteven and Anna GrizzlePatricia W. HallHeritage Medical AssociatesJohn and Ki HoganHumana FoundationHylant GroupJohn and Beth Marshall

Charles and Shannon MartinJean C. MaynardMechanical Resource Group LLCFrank MorganRick and Julie PeppersRagland CorporationRaymond James and Associates, Inc.Joan and Ben RechterReeves-Sain Foundation Inc.

Rick and Lynn ScarolaLiz SchatzleinJerry C. SmileySouthern Oncology, Inc.United Way of Williamson CountyBracey B. WilsonBeth Workman

Oak Society | Gifts of $10,000 - $24,999

Hickory Society | Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999

Cedar Society | Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999

The Oak Tree is symbolic of courage. It takes courage to face each day amid a terminal illness or the loss of a loved one. Comfort, security and love combine to give courage when it’s needed most, and each of these can be found in abundance at Alive Hospice.

The Hickory Tree is symbolic of endurance. Terminally ill patients and families face one of the most difficult journeys there is, and loving care from Alive Hospice caregivers does so much to hearten their spirits each day.

The Cedar Tree is symbolic of healing. It is our sacred that belief that, although one does not find a cure at the end of life, one can find healing of the heart, mind and soul.

“I have told family and friends that Alive Hospice could not have done more. Everyone was thoughtful, attentive and there when called on. Our thanks from all of us.” —Richard Wagner, family member of an Alive Hospice patient

“The death of my Dad turned my world upside down. Your letters throughout the year encouraged me to finally seek the counseling I needed to face an event I have feared my entire life. I will always miss my Dad, but life goes on. I thank you for your support this past year.”

—Todd Snider, Alive Grief Support client

“Alive Hospice made the last days of my dear husband’s life the best they could be. The tender care we both received meant so much.” —Billie Bashers, wife of an Alive Hospice patient

Paul D. Alexander Charitable TrustBluebird Cafe, Inc.

Ann Hardeman and Combs Lawson Fort Foundation

HCA Foundation, Inc.The James Walter Pickle Foundation

United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, Inc.

Evergreen Society | Gifts of $25,000 - $49,999

The Evergreen Tree is symbolic of perpetuity. Alive Hospice’s mission has been a constant over the last 40 years, and donor support has made it possible from the very beginning.

Mark and Leslie AkinsWayne and Vicki BainBank of America United Way CampaignCharles O. Beauchamp, D.V.M.Beck & Beck Attorneys At Law, PLLCAnnie Laurie BerryJoseph M. BestLinda BillsAnn S. BishopDr. and Mrs. James L. BoernerBreast Pathology Consultants, Inc.Brigid BrinkTracy L. BrooksRobert A. BrownJohn E. Cain IIIHowell and Susan CampbellFrances Sue CannataKim CannonCardinal Health Foundation, Inc.Jim and Linda CatoCenter for Nonprofit ManagementChildren’s Dentistry of MurfreesboroIsabelle CohenJim and Debbie CopeCumberland Architectural Millwork, Inc.Tom and Ann CurtisFlorence DavisLisa DavisNatalie DicksonWilliam and Jeanne DinkerBob and Phoebe DrewsElaine Emory

Billy H. Eldridge EstateEmpower ElectricJack W. Erter, IIIJane and Richard Eskind and Family FoundationDuncan EveEzell FoundationEdna FalkTony and Tonya FergusonThomas FisherSherrie GibsonRhett GlindmeyerKarla GraulRichard A. GreenBenjamin Carter Hall EstateTim and Martee HarrisPatricia and Rodes Hart FoundationMr. and Mrs. L. Thomas Hart, Jr.Heart of West Michigan United WayBrian and Claire HemphillMr. and Mrs. David B. HerbertHighwoods Realty Ltd. PartnershipCarl B. HopperDonald A. Hunt, Sr.Mary HunterGranbery and Mary Lee JacksonColleen JenkinsJohn Bouchard & Sons Co.Richard and Beth JohnsonJan JonesRansom and Wren JonesLarry and Karen KloessThomas H. LafferreYvette Larsen

Paul and Dana LatourBeth LeeLevine Group, Inc.Lloyd W. LindseyRhonda LowryJim and Jennifer LoydJim and Libby MajorLes and Pam MathewsGinger R. McClendonHelen L. McCord-MillsMayor and Mrs. Shane McFarlandMichael McKee and Paul CookWarren and Beverly McPhersonNelson and Mary MillerGeorge MilnerAl and Cathy MitchellDr. Max L. Moss and Dr. Mary T. MossMSB Cockayne Fund, Inc.Barbara H. NanceJudith F. NethertonSteve Nieters and Lisa JabuschAnn O’DayAnna-Gene and Scott O’NealJohn and Janet ParkerJeffrey and Mary P. PattonVirginia Sain Payne EstateAndrew R. PeacockCharlie and Connally PenleyMary Lou PhilpotPurity FoundationLee Allen ReynoldsTheron J. Rice, Sr.Larry and Shirley RichardsonMr. and Mrs. Stephen Rick

Stephen S. RivenStephen RobertsEarline B. RogersWain RogersAlton Ross, Jr.Jean RoyseJoe and Anne RussellPat and Kathy RyanSaint Thomas Hospital RutherfordSally SchneiderSeigenthaler Public RelationsJoan B. ShayneMr. and Mrs. Irvin L. SmallDr. and Mrs. Geoffrey H. SmallwoodStuart and Sharon SpigelSt. George’s Episcopal ChurchTeela StephensFrank W. Stevens, Jr.Barry StoweLottie StruppBillie StuckCraig SwansonT & T Family FoundationJames N. TokarskiTruxton TrustW Squared, Inc.Jeanne and Mark WallaceCecilia WatsonLinde WilsonPenelope WilsonWoodfin Funeral Chapel, Inc.Will and Eileen WrightBud and Barbara Zander

Elm Society | Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499

The Elm Tree is symbolic of inner strength. Each day, Alive Hospice helps terminally patients, families and grief support clients find the strength to make the journey before them. They walk this journey one step at a time.

Banfield Charitable TrustBaptist Healing TrustCal Turner Family FoundationCharity Circle of MurfreesboroHCA Foundation, Inc.

Ingram Industries Inc.Keith and Nancy Johnson Family FoundationThe Memorial FoundationNashville Predators Foundation

The James Walter Pickle FoundationPlanetreeReeves-Sain FoundationSt. George’s Episcopal ChurchTemple Ohabai Sholom

United Way of Metropolitan NashvilleWest End Home FoundationWoodmont Christian Church of Nashville

GrantsAlive Hospice thanks the following organizations for their generous support of our mission through grant funding:

Every donor nourishes our organization, helping our roots grow deep and our branches grow tall so that terminally ill patients and their loved ones may seek respite beneath our leaves. Your support makes our mission possible. To view our complete list of 2014 donors, visit AliveHospice.org/donors.

Give online at AliveHospice.org/give, by calling 615-327-1085 or by mailing your contribution to Alive Hospice,Attn: Community Development Department, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

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Event Sponsors Alive Hospice thanks the following for their generous support of our mission as event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Event Partners

Julie & Rick Peppers

Walter M.Robinson III

Lynn &George Lien

adex! homesellersAvenue Bank

Blue Dog Merch

Frantz Building ServicesHatcher & Fell Photography

HCA/TriStar Health

Isle of PrintingDana & Paul Latour

Levine Group

Mechanical Resource GroupJudith F. Netherton

St. George’s Episcopal Church

Leslie & Dr. Mark AkinsSydney & Dr. Jim Boerner

Debbie & Jim CopeEmergency Physicians at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Barbara Futter & Philip DeBusk

MP Friedman Family Foundation Philanthropic Fund

Wren & Ransom JonesBeth & John Marshall

Ashley & Shane McFarlandBeverly & Warren McPherson

Matt & Kitty MurfreeMitzi Michaelson

Drs. Mary & Max RossKathy & Pat Ryan

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Ben Love at 615.346.8698 or blove@alivehospice.org.

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