Tracy McFall didn’t think much about breast cancer until her Mom, Sharon Reves, was diagnosed at age 54. “A decade ago, we didn’t know you should get a mammogram every year after 40,” says Tracy. “We didn’t know to ask for an ultrasound if you had dense breasts. There was a total lack of information.” [...]
Last year, the Memphis-MidSouth Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure raised $1,214,000, which resulted in over $725,000 in community grants. One of the 2011-2012 Komen grantees is the Church Health Center. The Church Health Center was founded in 1987 by Dr. Scott Morris, a family practice physician and ordained United Methodist minister, to provide [...]
At the age of 29, Memphian Jessica Hambrick had her first experience with cancer. Having been a personal trainer, runner, and triathlete, Jessica had no idea that her life was about to take a new direction. After all, why would a young athlete who had just set a personal record at the St. Jude Half Marathon and won [...]
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. One in eight. It’s a staggering statistic. October is Breast Cancer Action month, and I’ll be posting each week to introduce you to some amazing Memphians who are fully committed to the fight against breast cancer. Along the way, I’ll share some interesting breast cancer facts and ways that [...]
Last year, I volunteered at the Junior League of Memphis’ first annual 5K For Kids. It was a beautiful sunny day and more than 650 participants registered for the race. During the event, several runners came by and said, “This is hands down the best 5K in Memphis.” What a compliment for the inaugural race! I’m not sure if [...]
The Junior League of Memphis’ LEAD (Leaders Evolving and Developing) program has a few open spaces for enrollment for the Winter 2011 semester. It could be perfect for you or someone you know! Huge Pro: The cost is only $40 for a fantastic 10-week training program. Get the application here: Junior League of Memphis Web [...]
If you’ll indulge me for a minute, I’ve got an awesome gift idea. It meets the following shopping criteria: – You don’t have to go anywhere to pick it up – It supports your Memphis community – It lasts for a whole year – You can be as involved with it as you’d like The [...]
The Memphis Shelby Country Metropolitan Government. That’s what we’ll be called if the new charter, recently filed with the Shelby County Election Commission, is passed on November 2. (Personally, I think we’ll also be called progressive, innovative, and forward thinking.) You can read the charter, FAQs, and other helpful information at http://rebuildgovernment.org/. Here’s a quick summary [...]
Well, I’m back in the ol’ cubicle after three amazing days at summer camp. I’ve had to put down the water balloons and pick up the phone, trade my pool time for meeting time, and unfortunately, I’m pretty sure lunch will not be chicken nuggets and Kool-Aid today. Last week was the 12th annual [...]
Maria Marquez isn’t sure what would have happened to her family if the Red Cross wasn’t there to help not once…but twice. Maria and Jose Marquez, along with their six children are warm and safe at a Red Cross shelter in Memphis, Tennessee. A few days ago, things were much different. “When we woke up [...]
