NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Catholic Charities and the Diocese of Nashville held their annual Festival of Hope Breakfast this morning at Ascension Hall within the Catholic Pastoral Center in Donelson.
The organization has served Middle Tennessee for over 60 years, providing programs to help individuals regain stability and dignity regardless of their faith tradition. The Festival of Hope serves as their primary fundraiser and celebrates the successes of those they serve.
The event was catered by the Clean Plate Club and featured stories of hope and transformation. The event was emceed by our very own Rhori Johnston. It was free to the public.
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Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
