Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne and Lelan Statom to be honored as community volunteers at 30th annual Crown Affair benefiting FiftyForward
Cigna-HealthSpring to be honored for corporate philanthropy
Event raises funds to support much needed programs for older adults in Middle Tennessee
Community volunteers Betsy Schubring Crossley, Vicki Hearn Horne and Lelan Statom to be honored as community volunteers at 30th annual Crown Affair benefiting FiftyForward; Cigna-HealthSpring to be honored for corporate philanthropy.
The Crown Affair, a FiftyForward signature fundraising event chaired this year by Teresa Corlew and Laura Smith, benefits the seven FiftyForward lifelong learning centers in Davidson and Williamson counties as well as agency programs and services including FiftyForward Care Management, FiftyForward Meals on Wheels and FiftyForward Adult Day Services.
With a mission to support, champion and enhance the life for those 50 and older, FiftyForward seeks to ensure the longevity of programs that serve this demographic into the foreseeable future. Established in 1956, FiftyForward annually impacts more than 20,000 individuals (older adults, families and children) through its programs, services and resources.
Each of this year’s Crown Affair honorees is being recognized because they exemplify a giving spirit and are dedicated to serving others, not only through FiftyForward but also through other nonprofit organizations in the community.
Betsy Schubring Crossley is known for her many contributions to our state. Over the last two decades she has served as Brentwood Mayor and City Commissioner, was appointed to several state boards by the Governor, was the first woman to sit on the Tennessee Local Development Authority and won the Williamson County Impact Award on three separate occasions. She is a long-time volunteer for the FiftyForward Martin Center including roles as advisory chair, coordinating the strategic plan, and as a tutor for technology classes.
Vicky Hearn Horne is one of Nashville’s most notable community volunteers and was a six-year member of the FiftyForward Board. She is a past president of Cable and a past Cable ATHENA Award nominee. She has chaired, served as board member, and led numerous fundraisers for local organizations including the American Heart Association, The Nashville Public Library Foundation, Tennessee Repertory Theatre, Nashville Symphony, and The Nashville Food Project.
Lelan Statom is an Emmy-Award winning meteorologist who has spent more than 20 years helping those in the Mid-South start their day as part of NewsChannel 5 This Morning, the station’s #1 rated morning newscast. He is a past Black Achiever with the YMCA and has been honored for his work on television and in the community. In addition, he is a longtime volunteer for FiftyForward including serving as emcee of our popular FiftyForward Madison Station Whistlestop and FiftyForward Bordeaux Hats Off for Bordeaux! events to raise money to aid older adults.
Cigna-HealthSpring shares our commitment to serve older adults and is an outstanding community partner. Cigna-HealthSpring currently provides dedicated volunteers and funding for FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels, and all seven FiftyForward lifelong learning centers.
