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Chattanooga Sings For Hope concert remembers the fallen, honors first responders

Willie Kitchens, worship leader at Christ United Methodist Church and former member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B group The Impressions, is among the musicians performing in Saturday's Chattanooga Sings For Hope concert.
Willie Kitchens, worship leader at Christ United Methodist Church and former member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B group The Impressions, is among the musicians performing in Saturday's Chattanooga Sings For Hope concert.
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Concert lineup and remarks5 p.m. Willie Kitchens & Before Dawn5:10 p.m. Tribute to military by state Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson5:15 p.m. Shane Selby5:25 p.m. Tribute to law enforcement5:30 p.m. Mendingwall5:40 p.m. Tribute to firefighters5:45 p.m. Neil Swafford5:55 p.m. Tribute to EMS workers6 p.m. Olivet Baptist Church Choir6:10 p.m. Tribute to military families by state Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville6:15 p.m. The Spiritual Highlights6:25 p.m. Tribute to city6:30 p.m. Kimberly Thomas and Regina Chelsea6:40 p.m. Tribute to USA6:45 p.m. New Monumental Baptist Church Choir6:55 p.m. Closing remarks

Another way to helpBlood Assurance has pledged a charitable contribution to the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga’s 7/16 Freedom Fund for every blood donor visiting any of its 15 centers or 13 bloodmobiles through Saturday, Aug. 8. The 7/16 Freedom Fund supports military victims involved in Chattanooga’s July 16 shooting. These blood donations will not only result in financial support for the victims’ families but also may help save the lives of up to three local medical patients. Age, weight and other eligibility requirements for giving blood are available at www.BloodAssurance.org, along with a list of center locations, hours and how to schedule an appointment. For more, call 800-962-0628 or follow @bloodassurance on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

An array of area musicians are joining forces for a memorial concert in tribute to the five military personnel who died in the July 16 shootings in Chattanooga. Chattanooga Sings For Hope will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the ICCM Miracle Theatre, 6425 Lee Highway.

Willie Kitchens, worship leader at Christ United Methodist Church and former member of R&B Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group The Impressions, will lead off the musical performances with praise band Before Dawn. Multiple dignitaries will offer remarks between acts.