Mobile Mammography Coach coming to Hilltop Supermarket Saturday, September 6th
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Saint Thomas Health Our Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography Coach will be at Hilltop Supermarket’s parking lot this Saturday, September 6th, 2014 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
CDE Lightband and Geiger Promote Breast Cancer Awareness at Austin Peay State University
September 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – CDE Lightband and Geiger, along with the Livgeiger organization presented APSU with breast self-exam kits for the female students moving into the dorms this week.
The LIV® Breast Self-Exam Aid was designed by Olivia Newton-John, singer, songwriter, actress and 17 year breast cancer survivor.
APSU residence hall director for Castle Heights and nursing major, Ashlee Dover and Darrel Smith, representative from Geiger present a packet with the Liv kit to a freshman student.
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt donates over $4,400 to the Folds of Honor Foundation
August 14, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery, with support from the Nashville Chive Chapter, recently raised $4,476 for the Folds Of Honor Foundation.
The “Nashville Chive Unofficial Meetup”, presented by Budweiser of Clarksville, was held at Tilted Kilt on May 17th and included a silent auction, limited edition t-shirt sales, drink and menu specials and more with proceeds going to Folds of Honor.
In addition to Budweiser, additional sponsors for the Chive Meetup included SSF Submission Academy, Touchgolf Products, The Joe Padula Show, and Clarksville Online.
Folds of Honor Vice President of Corporate Relations Dave Dierinzo accepts a donation from the Tilted Kilt Assistant Manager Chris Williams, Nashville Chive Administrator Whit Noble and the Tilted Kilt Girls. (Laura Thornton)
APSU School of Nursing receives $35,000 grant with Montgomery County Health Department for Breast Health
June 24, 2014
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 recent $35,985 grant from the Greater Nashville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
For the second year in a row, the Nashville Komen affiliate has awarded the grant to the two organizations to provide breast health education and services to underserved populations in this community.
Dr. Patty Orr and Joey Smith, director of the county health department, recently received $35,985 to support local breast health.
APSU Breast Cancer 5k Proceeds Benefit Relay For Life
May 16, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Jerri Rule, Community Representative for the American Cancer Society received a donation in the amount of $2,518.00 presented by Lauren-Michael Wilkinson, Assistant Director of Services at University Recreation at Austin Peay State University.
Jerri Rule (left) with the American Cancer Society received a $2,518.00 donation from Lauren-Michael Wilkinson (right).
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.
Miller-Motte Technical College holds Third Annual Survivor Spa Day with YMCA’s ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program
November 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College and the Clarksville YMCA’s ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program are excited to hold the third annual Survivor Spa Day. This event celebrates breast cancer survivors who are members of the Clarksville community.
Last year the event was changed from the traditional breast cancer awareness month in October, to November, to extend awareness and give the survivors a relaxing evening after a busy month with other events.
Tracy Billingsley, Coordinator of the Clarksville ABC program, is sampling the services at MMTC. Billingsley is also a breast cancer survivor.
Go Commando Donates Over $50,000 To Charitable Organizations
November 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Go Commando Half Marathon & 5k, powered by CDE Lightband, announced Tuesday they would donate over $50,000 to local non-profits and community organizations.
The largest recipients, the Clarksville Area YMCA and the Fort Campbell Historical Foundation, were both on hand to accept donations of $15,000 each. Christy Batts, Broadband Division Manager for the Clarksville Department of Electricity, was also in attendance to present the checks to the recipients.
Fort Campbell Historical Foundation check was accepted by Robert Nichols. From L to R: Channel Lemon, Race Director; Christy Batts, CDE Lightband; Robert Nichols; Jessica Goldberg, Race Director.
Mobile Mammography Coach coming to Hilltop Supermarket Friday
August 29, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Saint Thomas Health Our Mission in Motion Mobile Mammography Coach will be at Hilltop Supermarket’s parking lot this Friday, August 30th, 2013 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.
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
Austin Peay State University School of Nursing receives $60,000 grant with Montgomery County Health Department for Breast Health
June 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Thanks to a $60,000 grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Greater Nashville Affiliate, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing will partner with the Montgomery County Health Department to begin a breast health program.
The effort will launch June 12th with a forum that will serve as a call to action for men and women to know the latest about breast cancer, specifically how to minimize their chances of developing the cancer and how to detect signs early.
Dr. Patty Orr (center), director of the APSU School of Nursing and associate professor, and Joey Smith (left), director of the Montgomery County Health Department, receive a check from Patty Harmon, director of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure-Greater Nashville Affiliate. (Contributed photo)
