‘Fisher & Friends at the Farm … Off the Record,’ held a gathering for an exclusive, intimate evening of behind the scenes story swapping with NFL coaching, talent, sport journalism, and broadcast heavy-hitters Coach Jeff Fisher, Eddie George, John McClain, George Plaster, and John Dwyer in Nashville, Saturday.
But the focal point of the evening – attended by Mike Steele, Grace Media Group general manager – was The Heimerdinger Foundation, which provides and delivers organic, nutrient-dense meals and nutrition education free of charge to people facing cancer through its signature Meals 4 Health and Healing program.
Meals 4 Health and Healing was founded by Kathie Heimerdinger whose husband, Mike (former Tennessee Titans Offensive Coordinator), passed away from cancer in 2011. After his passing, her family channeled their grief into supporting not only the cancer patient but also the caregiver.
Through their experiences, they became acutely aware of the huge burden a cancer diagnosis is on the whole family, not just emotionally and financially, but how it upends the entire family. Food is medicine and is a source of comfort and connection as well. Between appointments and treatments, nutritious food preparation is often sidelined.
Meals 4 Health and Healing fills that gap and allows for caregivers to focus on their loved one, thereby taking away the burden of decision making, shopping, and preparing meals that aid in healing and provide nourishment.
Every week, The Foundation serves approximately 500 nutrient-dense servings to over 60 cancer patients and their caregivers so that those going through cancer treatment can focus on healing.
The meals, based on a plant-forward menu, are immune boosting and anti-inflammatory. The clients share with The Foundation that this gift of food is a critical source to their healing and that the nutrition education provided inspires a transformational journey in how they learn to nourish themselves.
Food is medicine and is a source of comfort and connection as well.
