Clarksville Fire Rescue donates $2,500 at Tickle Me Pink
October 21, 2017
T-shirt sales aid YMCA’s After Breast Cancer Program
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Fire Rescue firefighters and staff members concluded a drive to sell hundreds of special pink T-shirts that allowed them to donate $2,500 to the YMCA’s After Breast Cancer (ABC) Program.
Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan congratulates Gina Mills (left) and Susan Harris for their work selling pink Clarksville Fire Rescue T-shirts, raising a $2,500 donation to the YMCA’s ABC Program.
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.
APSU School of Nursing and county health department receive grant for breast health
May 3, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Five years ago, Dr. Patty Orr, Austin Peay State University professor of nursing, and Joey Smith, director of the Montgomery County Health Department, made an unsettling discovery.
After looking into incidents of breast cancer in this area, they discovered that the mortality rate was disproportionately higher among women from traditionally under served populations.
Dr. Nancy Orr with the Susan G. Komen Foundation presents a check to Montgomery County Health Department Director Joey Smith for beast health. (APSU)
Mobile Mammography Coach coming to Hilltop Supermarket Saturday, March 4th
March 1, 2017
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, March 4th, 2017, the Saint Thomas Health Our Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography Coach will be at Hilltop Supermarket’s parking lot from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
The coach provides mammography for women who cannot afford the time away from work for appropriate screenings. It also helps women with no insurance through support from organizations like Susan G. Komen.
Our Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography
APSU Breast Cancer 5K set for April 23rd
February 25, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On April 23rd, runners, walkers and community supporters will gather at Austin Peay State University’s Foy Fitness and Recreation Center for the Sixth Annual Austin Peay Breast Cancer 5k. Proceeds from the event, which is pet friendly, will go toward breast cancer treatment and research.
Breast Cancer 5k at Austin Peay State University. (Kathleen Evans)
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.
APSU School of Nursing receives $41,798 grant with health department for breast health
October 9, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University School of Nursing and the Montgomery County Health Department will continue to support the fight against breast cancer, thanks to a $41,798 grant from the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Dr. Patty Orr and Joey Smith, director of the county health department, recently received $41,798 to support local breast health. (APSU)
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)
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.
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.
