Distinguished Steppers Unlimited of Clarksville to host 3rd Annual Pink Empowerment Event For Breast Cancer Awareness
September 23, 2017
Breast Cancer Awareness Event to be held at Kleeman Recreation Center
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, September 30th, 2017 the Distinguished Steppers Unlimited (DSU) of Clarksville will kick-off this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a visual reminder of the importance breast health, early breast cancer detection and treatment.
The highlight of this event has been to assemble and trim a tree beautifully adorned in pink in recognition of the many breast cancer survivors and in memory of those who lost their fight with this disease. This year the group will continue the tradition of assembling a display at the Kleeman Recreation Center, this year’s reception event site.
Pink Empowerment Tree Trimming & Reception to be held Saturday, September 30th at the Kleeman Recreation Center.
Clarksville’s Convenient Car Care Inc. raises money for Pearl Point Cancer Support
November 19, 2015
Clarksville, TN – During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, Convenient Car Care Inc. of Clarksville held a campaign to raise money for cancer awareness. During the month, they accepted donations from their customers at their Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Complete Car Care facilities in Clarksville, Nashville, and Kentucky.
“During the month of October, we donated $2.00 of every oil change that came through our stores as well as excepted donations from our customers that went directly to Pearl Point Cancer Support,” said Candace Ursery, President of Convenient Car Care Inc.
Convenient Car Care Inc. presents Pearl Point Cancer Support representatives with a check for $8,000 at their Valvoline Complete Car Care Center located on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard.
Donate blood with the Red Cross in October
October 7, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Support cancer patients and others needing blood
Clarksville, TN – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others needing blood products.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S., with one in eight developing invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, mastectomy surgery or treatment of complications.
The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Soldiers give blood in support of the local Red Cross. (Staff Sgt. Barbara Ospina)
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Launches “Hope Lives Here” Breast Cancer Campaign and Kickoff Rally on October 13th
September 27, 2015
Clarksville, TN – On October 13th, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® campaign of Montgomery County will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the Hilldale Baptist Family Life Center for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year.
In addition to a delicious meal and fellowship with some of Clarksville’s finest volunteers, the rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefited from funds raised at Relay, will honor cancer survivors, recognize this past year’s participating teams and their contributions toward this effort and during which this year’s campaign theme will be unveiled.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life’s “Hope Lives Here” campaign launches October 13th.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery event raises $3,000 for Susan G. Komen Foundation
December 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with support from the Nashville and Clarksville Chive Chapters, recently held a fundraiser resulting in a $3,000 donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
The “Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup, Part Duex”, presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, was held at Tilted Kilt on September 27th and included a silent auction, limited edition tshirt sales, drink and menu specials and more with proceeds going to Susan G. Komen.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery donates $3,000 to Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Family Salsa Night at Clarksville’s Kleeman Community Center
October 20, 2014
Unifying Community and Embracing Diversity
Clarksville, TN – Distinguished Steppers Unlimited (DSU) of Clarksville in its continued effort to cultivate a wholesome social climate in our community and to promote the art of dance as a socially acceptable means of group fitness and entertainment, has partnered with Clarksville Parks and Recreation to extend its programmatic reach to the Hispanic community.
The group is sponsoring a Family Salsa Night event at the Kleeman Community Center under the authority of Ms. Tonya Wacker, Center Director.
Valvoline Complete Car Care goes “pink” for Breast Cancer awareness
October 1, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The next time you drive down Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, you might notice the color scheme on the building of the Valvoline Complete Car Care Center.
Pink!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and in a campaign to raise awareness to the fight against cancer, Valvoline painted their building pink.
Candace Ursery, President of Convenient Car Care Inc., who owns the Valvoline franchise in Clarksville explains their promotion:
Valvoline Complete Car Care on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard paints it’s building “pink” for Breast Cancer awareness Month.
Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup this Saturday September 27th at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery to benefit Susan G. Komen
September 24, 2014
Clarksville TN – The Nashville Chive Chapter will “Party for a Purpose” as they hold another unofficial meetup at Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery this Saturday September 27th from 5:00pm to close. The theme of the party is “Save Second Base” to benefit Susan G. Komen.
The event is presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, and additional sponsors are Love Blood Ink Tattoo, Sapphire Vapor, The Joe Padula Show, and Clarksville Online.
Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup this Saturday September 27th at Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
Clarksville Athletic Club Stands Strong for Breast Cancer Awareness
November 21, 2013
Supports ACS and Challenges More Community Involvement
Clarksville, TN – Although Breast Cancer Awareness Month has come and gone this year, the struggle for survivors, caregivers, families and friends, and the need for support continue year round. Breast Cancer awareness is not just for the month of October at the Clarksville Athletic Club (CAC).
In fact, “we give all year long and are very proud of it, and this month we donated $800.00 for this wonderful cause in helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer.” stated Cheryl Berardo, Retention Director. As a community we all have responsibility for health (fitness) and wellness.
Clarksville Athletic Club donates $800.00 to Breast Cancer Research.
