Support for Alive
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Vanderbilt Pre-med Student Wins Grant to Bring More Home Visits to Alive Patients
Daniel Liu is a pre-med student at Vanderbilt who learned about the value of hospice care early in life when a friend’s father needed end-of-life care. Now, as a pre-med student at Vanderbilt, he volunteers at Alive and is helping his fellow students get involved. Read More
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Alive Brings Additional Specialist Support to Children in Hospice Care
Alive, the only nonprofit hospice in Middle Tennessee, is adding a child life specialist to its team to better support children receiving hospice care, their siblings and children who are facing the loss of a loved one. Read More
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Celebrating National Nurses Week
As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible contributions made by nurses worldwide. Read More
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Found in Translation
Vanderbilt Student Supports Spanish Speaking Families with Compassion…and Snacks! Read More
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Success, You Did It!
Because of your support, we surpassed our goal to fully fund the purchase of over 200 iPads that our clinical teams desperately needed. Read More
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Maggie McGraw Joins Alive’s Board of Directors
Alive announced that Maggie McGraw has joined its Board of Directors. The only nonprofit hospice in Middle Tennessee, Alive provides nearly 1.5 million dollars in charity care each year so no one in our community has to die alone. Read More
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Discovering Peace Through Art
The walls of the Alive residence in Nashville now display vibrant new artwork, courtesy of the talented artist and Alive volunteer, Marla Faith. Read More
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Hit Songwriters and The Bluebird Cafe Raise Funds for Alive’s End-of-Life and Grief Care
Alive’s biggest annual fundraiser kicks off in January with a month-long series of performances by hit singer/songwriters at the legendary Bluebird Cafe. Read More
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Alive Winter Newsletter 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, I reflect on the many ways in which the community has come together in support of Alive. This year presented new challenges for Alive as we considered how to strengthen our organization and grow the many ways we serve families throughout Middle Tennessee. Read More
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Community Biker Parade Supports Alive, Honors Father’s Legacy
When Jeff Swetman’s dad, Steve, an avid motorcyclist and Harley-Davidson enthusiast, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in July 2022, he turned to his community for support. Jeff, a rider himself, learned of motorcycles and the power of community from his dad. Read More