Race for the Cure 2020

MEMPHIS–MIDSOUTH MISSISSIPPI

2020

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Missouri Mom Participates in Global Clinical Trial at Baptist Felicity Ray has an infectious smile and a sparkle that even metastatic breast cancer can’t dim. The wife and mom of a toddler and a Labrador named Sugar exudes joy that belies her years-long battle with breast cancer.

Ray’s breast cancer was initially diagnosed in 2006 when she was just 29 years old.

She had stage 2 hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and underwent three surgeries, chemotherapy and 35 radiation treatments. Within a year of treatment, she was declared cancer-free. But after marrying her sweetheart Brandon and being in remission for nine years, Ray’s cancer returned in 2015.

Ray got the news after visiting her doctor to discuss a happier prospect — a potential pregnancy. Before starting treatment for cancer in 2006, she’d frozen one of her ovaries in the hopes of having her own biological child one day. That day was now, she thought. But this doctor’s appointment led to a bone scan and finding out she had cancer in the sternum.

Ray began treatment at the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center on the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis. She simultaneously sought treatment at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, some 10 hours away from her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to gain access to the latest clinical trials in case her current treatments stopped working.

This was fortuitous planning as Ray’s cancer eventually reappeared in the spring of 2019 as three nodules (or knots) along her original breast cancer scar. A biopsy in April that year found the malignant cells had mutated and were now triple-negative breast cancer.

A precautionary MRI revealed the cancer had spread to her brain. After receiving Gamma Knife® radiation treatment for the brain lesion in June, she learned the cancer had spread to her liver.

With this news, Ray began a promising clinical trial using DS-8201a, a targeted cancer medicine that delivers cytotoxic

Felicity Ray with her husband, Brandon, and Labrador, Sugar chemotherapy to cancer cells, at MD Anderson. But COVID-19 affected her travel, threatening to delay her treatment.

Fortunately, Ray found that Baptist Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee, a three hour drive from her home, was participating in the same global clinical trial. With the help of her nurse coordinator, Ray navigated the threeweek process of transferring her care.

Access to clinical trials has traditionally been limited to high-caliber academic research hospitals. However, in Memphis, Baptist Cancer Center has a large portfolio of leading-edge clinical trials available to patients with many different types of cancer. Baptist Cancer Center is also part of the exclusive National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), which makes clinical trials available to people in their own communities. Through NCORP, BCC offers Mid-South residents the opportunity to participate in innovative research and receive treatments close to home throughout Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, and in Ray’s case — Missouri.

Ray quickly transferred her care to Baptist after speaking with Dr. Philip Lammers, a cancer specialist and BCC’s medical director of clinical oncology research, whom she credits with getting her on such a trial.

“Dr. Lammers answered my call during dinnertime with his young girls in the background and agreed to take me on as a patient,” said Ray. “He assured me Baptist would do everything they could to help me.”

Ray explains that her medication, DS-8201a, is what’s known as a targeted antibody drug conjugate that carries chemotherapy to her tumor without the harshness common to traditional chemotherapy. Ray has experienced no mouth sores or regular vomiting but has had slight nausea and some hair loss. This medication has shrunk the tumors in her liver to the point that doctors only see one-third of one tumor and possibly one more, down from the six to eight she had before starting the trial.

Ray has also found that the convenience of traveling just three hours to Baptist and the accessibility of communicating directly with her physician through the Baptist OneCare MyChart patient portal has been a positive experience for her, her husband and her 3-year-old son, Brady, who was born by a surrogate in the midst of her treatments.

“I’m very fortunate I’m in the right place and — hands together, fingers crossed — pray and hope it keeps working,” said Ray.

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LETTER FROM THE CEO October 2020

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Emily in 2010

hen I joined Komen Memphis 10 years ago, a hard-working group of volunteers had already established (in 1993) a grass-roots organization to fight breast cancer and by 2010 had created the largest 5K in Tennessee, granted $6,000,000 in the Mid-South, and nearly $1,500,000 to breast cancer research. And Emily, pictured here, was a baby at her first Race for the Cure.

The next 10 years came with challenges of more competition for pink dollars, more competition from new events, more competition for time. We have had expansion and mergers, name changes, and new race locations … and now a pandemic. This has been a decade of challenges and changes.

But one thing has not changed: a group of committed individuals with a dedication to a shared mission:

Emily in 2020

OUR MISSION: Save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY EMILY

Now, in 2020, even with unforeseen challenges, the Memphis Race for the Cure has funded nearly $11.7 million in community grants and over $3.7 million in research. And we have done that with a great team of community leaders, volunteers, generous donors, and corporate support.

This year we are racing virtual and we need your support more than ever. With the pause in mammograms, with the loss of jobs (and the resulting loss of insurance), and with the challenges of the pandemic, we know that many have delayed their healthcare.

We have active grants throughout our community so that everyone — any gender, any age, any income — can get the high-quality healthcare they need when they need it. And your support for Race for the Cure, for Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi, ensures we can continue.

I hope you will take some time and read the story of Ed Leet, our Honorary Chair and Survivor, and the messages from our Presenting Sponsors. Breast cancer affects our community harder than almost any other in the United States and while we have lots of organizations fighting breast cancer, we are the one fighting on all fronts: funding mammograms and diagnostics, treatment, education, research, and advocacy.

Emily, who has been featured in our annual issue since she was in a stroller, shares this: “With your help, we can all be the cure for breast cancer.” I believe her and I hope you do, too.

All my best, Elaine

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RACE DAY SCHEDULE Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure®

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1. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT. For some of us that ship has sailed. So if you have gained weight, then you need to make it a priority to lose it. ◗◗ Changing our diet is the quickest way to make an impact. No sugar and no flour is one option that works. ◗◗ Eat fruits and vegetables, 100% whole grain foods, and limit red meats, processed meats, and saturated and trans fats.

2. ADD EXERCISE TO YOUR ROUTINE. Physical activity not only burns calories but can help lower your risk of breast cancer. Exercise fights obesity and can lower estrogen levels. It also may boost your immune system.

◗◗ You might need to see a doctor before you start a strenuous exercise plan. ◗◗ There are little things you can do that will add some steps to your day: park farther from the store when shopping, walk around the table 10 times before you grab a snack, stand up and take a stretch and some steps every hour, and go down every aisle in the grocery store even if you don’t need anything on that aisle.

3. LIMIT ALCOHOL. There is research that shows having a glass of red wine reduces the risk of heart disease, but also many studies show that drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer. The more you drink, the higher the risk. If you drink, have less than one drink a day.

4. LIMIT MENOPAUSAL HORMONES. For each year that combined estrogen plus progestin hormones are taken, the risk of breast cancer goes up. Once they are stopped, in about 5-10 years, the increased risk returns to that of a woman who has never used hormones. Menopausal hormones also increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Talk to your doctor about risks and benefits.

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HERE IS THE MESSAGE FOR A HEALTHY YOU 1. Know your risk (family history) 2. Get screened 3. Know what is normal for you 4. Make healthy lifestyle choices. ◗◗ Another available option for us in the fight against breast cancer is genetic testing. ◗◗ Genetic testing gives people the chance to learn if their breast cancer or family history of breast cancer is due to an inherited gene mutation. ◗◗ It’s strongly recommended you speak with a genetic counselor (or other healthcare provider trained in genetic counseling) before deciding whether to be tested for BRCA1, BRCA2 or other inherited gene mutations.

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THE 2020

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Q&A

with 2020 Race for the Cure Honorary Chair Ed Leet Memphis: A set of very unfortunate circumstances led you to a possibly life-saving diagnosis. Can you walk us through when you first discovered you had breast cancer?

Ed Leet: I was doing some home improvement work and fell off a ladder and broke five ribs and punctured my lung. When I was in the hospital, they did a CT scan and came back and said, ‘Mr. Leet, you had a lump under your breast.’ When I got out of the hospital, still suffering from those broken ribs, I had the ultrasound and a mammogram and they discovered it was a Type 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. It was quite frightening, but I do think the fall actually saved my life.

How soon after the fall did you start treatment?

Eight weeks after the fall, I had a complete mastectomy of my left breast. When they found the lump I went through several appointments trying to determine what type of cancer I had, and then surgery was the best option for me. They did that eight weeks later on November 29, 2018. I then started chemo right after the turn of the year.

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When I was told that I had cancer back in October 2018, I knew nothing about breast cancer. I remember the nurse asked me if I had questions and I said, “You know, I really don’t know enough about breast cancer to ask. Just tell me what you know.” What she told me was that with the advancement breast cancer research has made, and the fact that I had an early detection with the type of cancer I had, there was a 95 percent survival rate. Now it took me almost nine months to realize what all that meant. And after those months of chemotherapy, when they said I was cancer-free, I started thinking back on what that nurse told me. And I’m just so thankful to those before me who sacrificed money, time, everything, to get to that point where someone like me had a 95 percent survival rate.

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At the time, you had to handle both severe injuries and the news of the diagnosis. How did you approach the recovery process?

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CONTINUED The rate of breast cancer is significantly lower in men [1 in 888] than women [1 in 8]. What advice do you have for men going through this process — especially those who might not think it will affect them, or those afraid of a stigma around it?

I do think there is a stigma around it for some. And I think, first of all, don’t be afraid. Don’t be afraid to check for lumps. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor and just find out what it is. I knew I had a lump, but I thought it was just fatty tissue. If I hadn’t fallen, I think it could have led to a higher stage cancer. I was probably a year out from my next checkup, and breast cancer wasn’t even something that was on my radar.

So I would say, be aware that you can get it, and check all the symptoms that women have. Just be aware that you can get it.

Now cancer-free, you’re acting as the 2020 honorary chair for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

I am, and it’s such an honor to do so. I’ve been doing some other volunteer work with Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth, and [CEO] Elaine Hare asked if I’d be interested. They really wanted a man to be on the front face this year, to show that cancer really can affect everyone. You know, it’s not gender-specific — it gets everybody. And hopefully my face will at least let people know that men can get it and they need to be aware of the symptoms. The number-one fundraiser for Susan G. Komen is the Race for the Cure, so I want to do my part to make sure it’s another successful year.

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There are a lot of people in Memphis and the MidSouth who are either uninsured or underinsured.

Susan G. Komen raises money that goes directly towards helping those people so that they can get breast screenings and diagnoses. The organization is also there to help with anyone going through this process, or anyone who wants more information.

They also give the opportunity for people like me, who have battled cancer, to put their faces out there and support others going through the same thing. It’s so much more personal when you’ve been involved, so that’s what I’m here for: to get the message out and help others.

And that kind of thing is so important. When I was first starting my battle, I found an organization called the Male Breast Cancer Coalition. A family had started it when their 18-year-old son was diagnosed with breast cancer and they, at the time, were struggling to find information. And that group brought together over 300 men across the world to share their stories. I think it’s really important to have that kind of support system, and Susan G. Komen can provide that right here in Memphis.

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Why is it important for an organization like Susan G. Komen to be operating in Memphis?

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Q&A

with Sharon Webb, Breast Cancer Survivor Memphis: You mentioned that you were homeless at the time of getting your initial mammogram. What was your relationship with healthcare like before your mammogram?

Sharon Webb: I didn’t really have a relationship with healthcare at all. I was homeless for nearly three years, so it wasn’t an option for me. I was able to overcome that, but healthcare still wasn’t really an option for me. It took someone coming out and reaching a hand out for me to grab before I was able to get myself checked out.

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Tell us a little bit about what the process was like. How did the mammogram screening go for you?

Your case wasn’t as simple as some others.

You were called back in for a second time.

When you went back in for more tests, what was going through your head?

I was so nervous. I did not know what was going to happen. The difference was I had been through the process before and I had people around me who were there to help me stay calm. I had my procedure done at the Baptist Women’s Hospital, and everyone there was very kind and empathetic. I think the fact that I wasn’t going through this alone made a huge difference for me.

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When they first took me to the procedure, I was really nervous because I had never done anything like it before. I had no insurance or anything like that. But they kept telling me that it was something that could help me, and I wanted to keep myself healthy. I never would have gone if Sandra hadn’t talked to me. She gave me the courage to take care of myself and take care of my body as well. Without her, I wouldn’t have ever gotten a mammogram. I would have gone around with a spot on my breast for years without doing anything about it. Sandra and everyone at Lisieux Community are angels. They reach out to many young ladies that are trying to get help or have no one in their lives. They work to empower and mentor them. God put them in my life.

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Susan G. Komen and Lisieux Community have obviously had a huge impact on your life. What is something that you love about them and how did their help change your life?

I think local and national organizations are doing a great job of reaching out to people. Some people will take the help and some will ignore it, but the thing that matters is that they are extending their love, affection, and attention to help somebody else. That’s beautiful to me. They brought me so far and honestly have changed me as a person. The little gifts and things that they gave me, I pass on to others.

The process changed me a whole lot. I’m no longer the person who needs help. I’m the one helping others now and that’s a blessing. To be able to have enough to give back to others is a great feeling.

When you think about your own experiences, what is something that you wish you could tell more women?

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ace for the Cure is a fall staple in the Mid-South.

Every October, no matter the weather, the race is held and local breast cancer survivors, their family members and friends, advocates, health care providers, and celebrities unite to raise awareness and funds for this important cause.

“Baptist Memorial Health Care has sponsored Susan G. Komen’s Race for the Cure since its early days,” says Nikki Gast, administrative director of Baptist Women’s Health Center. “Komen’s mission of providing quality breast care across ZIP codes and socioeconomic levels aligns so closely with ours,

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and its commitment to local communities means the funds raised from our race stay right here and benefit our community.”

Since 1993, the Susan G. Komen Memphis MidSouth-Mississippi affiliate has awarded nearly $4 million in grant funds to Baptist Memorial Health Care’s breast health programs in Mississippi and Tennessee. These funds have made a difference and saved women’s lives in the Mid-South. In the metro-Memphis area alone, Baptist has used Komen grant funding to perform 1,000-plus screening mammograms, provide more than 1,000 diagnostic services, and diagnose numerous breast cancers since 2013.

“During these unprecedented times, many more families find themselves without health insurance or a steady income so they may delay essential screenings or health care,” said Gast. “But it’s more important than ever that women continue to perform their breast self-exams and be aware of what is normal breast tissue for them and make sure they are getting the screenings they need. Breast

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Under the grant, uninsured community members can receive a screening or diagnostic mammograms, biopsies, ultrasounds, treatment assistance, and even access to genetic counseling if they qualify.

To increase access to care, Baptist has a mobile mammography unit that travels to underserved communities, corporate offices, and retail locations to provide convenient access to cancer screenings.

In 15 minutes, women can be screened for cancer without taking time off from work or rearranging their schedules.

If a screening or diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound indicates further testing is needed or cancer is diagnosed, Baptist’s staff members refer patients to programs that can help with the cost of further diagnostic procedures, such as the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program or TennCare.

Baptist Medical Group physicians also receive Komen funding to provide breast cancer services and treatment for women who are uninsured, underinsured, or who do not qualify for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program.

“I am glad that we can count on events, such as Race for the Cure, continuing despite the pandemic,” says Gast. “Thanks to the support of Susan G. Komen, Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation and our physicians, we can continue this important fight and go beyond awareness and work to treat and eventually eradicate breast cancer.”

Go to baptistcancercenter.com to learn more about Baptist’s cancer services in the region.

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This year marks the company’s 13th year supporting the cause and being a local sponsor of the Memphis MidSouth Race for the Cure, donating $50,000 to the event. Throughout their partnership, International Paper has donated more than $750,000 to Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi.

International Paper educates employees about breast cancer and provides opportunities for support and engagement. Each October, the company holds “Pinktober” to promote breast cancer awareness, encourage employees to participate in Race for the Cure, and highlight their HP Papers Multipurpose20™ pink ribbon products.

In 2019, the HP Papers brand sponsored a variety of informative and engaging events to encourage employees to support breast cancer awareness and research and promote Race for the Cure, such as lunchand-learns and yoga classes in the office. As a result of these efforts, more than 165 employees showed their support by registering for Race for the Cure. They also organized a port-pillow sewing event where employees created and donated 150 port-pillows, which are tiny cushions that are placed over seatbelts to ease discomfort for breast cancer patients who have portacaths implanted in their chests to receive chemotherapy treatments.

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International Paper also increases breast cancer awareness with consumers through commemorative pink ribbon packaging. Keep an eye out for the pink ribbon on reams of HP Papers Multipurpose20™ paper this fall. This paper product can be found for a limited time at Amazon, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Staples and other local retailers.

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“We’re honored to serve as the presenting sponsor for the 2020 Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure,” says Monica Wharton, MLH’s executive vice president and chief administration officer. “As the covid-19 pandemic continues to impact our community, now more than ever, it is important to continue providing breast health services.”

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Through its partnership with Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth, MLH has been able to continue its commitment to reaching breast cancer patients in underserved communities in Memphis.

“MLH’s core foundation is to provide equal quality care to every member of our community,” says Wharton.

“For us, that means addressing and combating healthcare disparities, such as breast cancer mortality.

MLH has health facilities in all corners of our community to improve access to every patient who is in need.”

The hospital system credits Susan G. Komen as being the primary nonprofit it works with to help fund services like mammograms, diagnostics, ultrasounds, and public transportation to better serve these patients in need.

“So far, we’ve been able to provide almost 4,100 free screenings to women who are in need,” says Dr. Ashley Hendrix, a surgical oncologist with MLH. “With Susan G. Komen’s support, we’re working to bridge the gap in access to transportation through our mammography bus.”

Methodist Mobile Mammography features the latest mammography breast screening technology in the convenience of a mobile unit. Many women diagnosed with breast cancer show no signs or symptoms. This is why screenings are so important.

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MLH offers the latest innovations in mammograms and breast cancer screening and detection technology at its Methodist Comprehensive Breast Centers in Germantown and Midtown, as well as at three other diagnostic and imaging centers in and around Memphis.

MLH’s Comprehensive Breast Center includes multiple biopsy navigators that work directly with patients to

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Because of these advancements in technology and medicine, Methodist has performed more than 27,000 mammograms so far this year.

“One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime,” says Wharton. “But with early detection, the cure rate for breast cancer can be as high as 96 percent. So any opportunity to raise awareness of this issue and to raise funds is critical to ensuring that people within our community are getting the access to care that they need and which it is our mission to provide.”

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A Memphis native, Candace began her acupuncture and holistic medical practice after graduating with high honors from the National College of Natural Medicine. There she obtained a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and is nationally board-certified in acupuncture and licensed by the state of Tennessee. While she is trained to treat a wide variety of conditions, she specializes in women’s health, fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, digestive and endocrine disorders, fatigue, and emotional health.

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Specializing in residential and land sells in Shelby County, she is one of the official REALTORS of the University of Memphis Tigers and was named one of Tennessee’s Top Agents by Real Trends magazine in 2018 and 2019.

Jessica graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center with a Master’s in Science as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She offers comprehensive care for the whole family, offering wellness exams, physicals, problemfocused visits, school and sports physicals, and management of chronic conditions. Jessica specializes in treating and managing a wide variety of acute and chronic health conditions, but her primary focus is disease prevention and supporting the health and wellness of each person.

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Her business acumen, strategic expertise and collaborative relationships enable her to help clients build brands, increase visibility, and achieve sales growth while increasing market share.

Magnolia Homes Founder and President Karen Garner has been a staple in custom home-building in the Memphis area for over 33 years. Karen is thrilled that 2020 brought the long-awaited grand opening of Magnolia Homes‘ brand new Main Office and Design Center in Collierville!

This new space offers a redesigned home personalization experience that perfectly complements the tradition of quality and service that is the trademark of Magnolia Homes!

Karen is also very committed to serving Memphis, supporting numerous causes and actively participating as a member on the board of the Methodist Foundation.

Dawn Graeter, President and CEO of seven-branch Southern Security Federal Credit Union, has not only succeeded in the financial industry but she continues to lead a recordingbreaking team, year after year. Dawn has been with Southern Security since 2011. In that time, she has grown the credit union by 91 percent, increased the fulltime work force by 37 percent and increased overall net income by 226 percent. Dawn currently serves as Board Chairman of Confluent Strategies, Board Chairman of Hopeworks and on the Board of the Tennessee Credit Union League.

Melissa King, Chief Credit Officer, is responsible for planning, organizing and directing Southern Security’s lending services including collections, mortgage, personal, and auto loans.

King has successfully implemented several new lending platforms and products that have increased efficiency, productivity and lending services to the 20,000+ members of Southern Security.

King has been working in financial services for banks and credit unions in Memphis, for the last 20 years and is very active in the Memphis community she has served as Fundraising Chair for West Fight On as well as Rotary President for NE Shelby County.

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2020 marks the seventh year of Amanda Lee’s ascent into the upper echelon of Realtors in the city of Memphis. She is not your typical accounting major, but her awesome personality combines well with her love for data and the results speak for themselves. In her first year as a part-time agent, she won Keller Williams’ Rookie of the Year and followed that up with their Rising Star award in year two. This year she has qualified for lifetime membership in the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Club recognizing top Realtors in our region.

Her clients have benefited from this success because Amanda prides herself on creatively positioning her buyers and sellers to achieve the best results when transitioning to their next home.

With 46 years of service to her bank and industry, Judy Long leads a $1.8 billion community bank with 26 Tennessee locations and 330+ teammates. Judy has provided community leadership through Rotary, American Cancer Society, Leukemia Society, Life Choices, Dyersburg State Community College, and United Way. As a strong advocate for financial education, Judy spearheaded “Smart Women,” a financial literacy program to educate and empower women to feel confident making difficult financial decisions. To learn more, visit FirstCNB.com/SmartWomen.

Leigh Martin has been an affiliate broker with Sowell Realtors for 21 years, and has consistently proven her success with both buyers and sellers as a Top 5 Producer, Top Listing Agent, Top Selling Agent and Top Closing Agent.

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Dr. Nishel Patel is the new partner at Wilson Dental Care. A native of London, Dr. Patel moved to Memphis in 2008 and completed an Advanced Standing Dental Program at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry. Since 2011, she has been practicing general dentistry in the Memphis area while also serving as an Assistant Professor at the UT College of Dentistry. Dr Patel has been featured as a “Top Dentist” in Memphis magazine and was recently awarded the ‘Jack Wells 2020 Young Dentist of the Year’ award by the Memphis Dental Society. She’s dedicated to providing dental care for those in need through community dental screening programs and the MidSouth Mission of Mercy.

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Renee Pinlac is a Family Nurse Practitioner and the owner of De La Belle Wellness & Spa. Renee received her Master’s of Science in Nursing from Arkansas State University and is certified in Family Practice. She specializes in weight-loss management, endocrinology, and advanced aesthetics, such as platelet-rich plasma injections.

Renee also holds certifications in Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair reduction and resurfacing, as well as cellulite reduction and fat destruction. Renee’s 17-plus years at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have allowed her to bring a higher level of professionalism and compassion when working with her patients.

Laurie Stiles spent 10 years in professional services client experience and marketing before launching Stiles Creative in 2019. As the wife of a small business owner, she knows how powerful strategic, yet cost effective marketing can be for the growth of a business. When working with her clients, her primary goal and passion is to bring their brand to life through branding and marketing, social media consulting, event planning, and client gifting strategy.

Dr. Christina T. Rosenthal, owner/CEO of Paradigm Dental Center LLC in Memphis, TN, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis, earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of Tennessee’s College of Dentistry, and a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University.

She’s also the founder of globally recognized, non-profit, The 516 Foundation, with its primary initiative, Determined to be a Doctor Someday, created to encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in healthcare. Her newest endeavor is a children’s book entitled You Can Become a Doctor Too.

Angie Ware is one of the youngest female owners in the Coldwell Banker real estate network. As Executive Vice President of Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury, she is committed to providing exceptional support and customer service to Coldwell Banker Collins-Maury agents and clients.

The firm’s core values—Integrity, Loyalty, Trust, and Winning Attitude— influence every aspect of her work. Angie was the youngest person ever to receive the Prudential North American Relocation Services Director of the Year award. In 2018, the Memphis Chamber recognized her as a Young Memphian Honoree. In her new role as co-owner, she continues raising the bar for women in real estate.

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Dr. Wilson has served the Mid-South Area for over 26 years in the field of general dentistry. Her office treats all ages in providing preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care. Dr. Wilson’s team is trained with a high level of customer service as a top priority. Their office provides the latest technology dentistry has to offer. Dr. Wilson has been featured in the “Top Dentists” issue of Memphis magazine, an award voted on by her peers in the dental community. Dr. Wilson is committed to missions both locally and abroad and is a member of Harvest Church Memphis. She especially enjoys partnering with her team to give patients back their smiles and helping them overcome their fears.

Real estate is an intensely personal business and no one takes it more personally than Ashley Wisch. As a Memphis native and graduate of the University of Memphis, Wisch has developed the skills necessary to thrive in the challenging real estate market.

Her boundless energy and drive allow her not only to enjoy her faith and her four children but has allowed her to rise to the top of her field. According to the National Association of Realtors, Wisch ranks in the top 1% of the country for real estate volume and has sold over 17 million in 2020 YTD. Wisch combines southern grace with her extensive knowledge and skill to ensure her clients have the best possible results.

B.J. is “an area star” committed to serving the Memphis community. Her background — Booker T. Washington High School, LeMoyne Owen college, post-graduate work at U of M — reinforced her capacity to excel, lead and overcome challenges. 30 yr. church musician, past deacon at Lindenwood Christian Church, Pres. Memphis Silver Bullet Ski Club, charter member of River City Links, Inc. MIFA volunteer, 33 yr. life member of MAAR’s MultiMillionDollar Club. She will forever provide unparalleled trust, professionalism, real estate expertise, quality service, and communication.

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