With a crowd larger than 450 people, Faith Hill and Martina McBride raised more than $225,000 for Baptist Hospital Foundation's “Rock the Cradle” program, meant to benefit babies born at Baptist Hospitals.
This was the first time Hill and McBride graced a stage together. They sang several of their solo No. 1 hits, as well as a few duets, and sprinkled in a few personal stories throughout the evening as well.
The fundraiser took place at the Loveless Café Barn in Nashville. The casual, yet intimate, event included a cocktail reception, dinner, live auction and performance from comedians and song writers, such as Kevin King (Comedian), Time Nichols (songwriter) and host of GAC Top 20 Country Countdown and OpryLive, Nan Kelley.
"All of the performers and the event planning committee generously donated their time and talents and we are grateful," said Bernie Sherry, president and CEO at Baptist Hospital. "Faith and Martina have a personal connection with Baptist Hospital. Their involvement in Rock the Cradle will be forever lasting because the funds raised will impact the hundreds of babies who are treated in our neonatal intensive care unit every year."
Each year, Baptist Hospital delivers more than 7,000 babies, more than any other hospital in middle Tennessee. Approximately 10 percent of these babies will need several days or even months of intensive care provided in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). For parents who face an extended hospital stay for their baby, it can be an incredibly stressful and challenging time. Baptist Hospital Foundation funding has helped to renovate and equip Baptist Hospital's NICU, provide continuing education for nurses and other staff and assist families who have a critical need because their baby is in the NICU.
