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Hospice of Montgomery’s Annual Derby-themed Benefit Combines Fun and Fundraising For the sixth year in a row, Hospice of Montgomery (HOM) supporters donned their big hats and colorful attire to raise money for a cause close to their hearts. The annual Kentucky Derby Benefit was held Saturday, May 4, at the Montgomery Country Club, where more than 400 people enjoyed a party every bit as exciting as the one at Churchill Downs. From traditional mint juleps to cool cocktails and delectable bites, attendees got to experience the pomp and circumstance of the derby in Montgomery, Alabama. While the derby party was full of fun and entertainment, the cause behind it is what keeps people coming back every year. Funds raised through the event will go to help defray the cost of patient care and family care not covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance companies. “As a non-profit provider, Hospice of Montgomery relies on community support to provide quality services to all who need our care,” said Jenille Ball, Executive Director of Hospice of Mont- gomery. “The generous support from those who attend the Derby as well as those who give year-round is a source of encouragement to all of us.” Since 1976, Hospice of Montgomery has provided medical care for the seriously ill, bereavement and grief counseling for families, as well as caregiver relief for families in the River Region regardless of their ability to pay. As the area’s only independent, non-profit hospice care provider, HOM was also the first hospice in the State of Alabama and one of the first in the nation. It is guided by an all-volunteer board of directors and funded in part by the River Region United Way. n Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter JUNE 2019 57