The Story
“sister” is the fictional story based on the life and death of Meg Jenkins Locke’s sister, Mary Mallette Jenkins Wood, who battled breast cancer and died in 2021. Mary Mallette’s diagnosis, surgery, and treatments were in Catawba County, and she loved this community of healthcare professionals, friends, and caretakers.
Through the sharing of this personal story, Meg’s desire is to raise awareness and educate the public about processing grief while also raising money for Carolina Caring. Carolina Caring provides hospice, palliative, and home-based primary care services along with support for those experiencing grief and loss in our community. All proceeds will benefit Carolina Caring! To donate click here and write ‘sister’ in the comment section.
Matt Ferretti, Hickory native, composed the film’s score and will open this special evening with a performance of the original song, “Good Grief.” The screening of“sister” will follow and then a panel discussion with the cast, director, and producers hosted by our own Master of Ceremonies, Hal Rowe.