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n 1993, the relative survival rate for all stages of breast cancer was 85 percent and for localized breast cancer was 96.5 percent. The same year, Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth held its first Race for the Cure. Today the 5-year survival rate for early detected breast cancer is 99 percent.

Over the last quarter-century, we have funded nearly $11.3 million in local community grants and over $3.5 million in breast cancer research, all raised right here in the Mid-South. Even though we have a national name, we are a local non-profit. We are locally owned and governed and what we raise here is what we grant here.

Emily (pictured) has been gracing the October issue of Memphis magazine since she was an infant at her first Race for the Cure in 2010. Our aim remains to end breast cancer in her lifetime.

In 2018 we merged with a Komen Affiliate in Mississippi to become Susan G. Komen MemphisMidSouth Mississippi and our service area is 14 counties in West Tennessee and the entire state of Mississippi, from the boot hill of Missouri to the Mississippi Gulf shores. We are THE provider of breast health care for all members of our community. We fund health care for the uninsured and the under-insured. For women and for men. For the 29-year-old and the 59-year-old. We believe that where you live should not determine if you live. We act on that belief every day.

Our grants ensure that our local non-profit hospitals and health care providers have the funds to continue to provide the best breast health care for all that everyone in our community deserves. There are millions of “pink” dollars being raised in this community every year that do not fund health care or research. We believe it is time to go beyond breast cancer awareness. We encourage donors to review 990’s, to be aware when messaging says you can go on a cruise or to a party and the entire ticket price is deductible, to ask the percentage of your donation that stays local and how much of that is directed to mission.

Every step we take helps our neighbors right here in the Mid-South and brings us closer to a world without breast cancer. Fighting breast cancer and saving more lives takes more than just a pretty color. It takes cuttingedge RESEARCH, CARE, COMMUNITY, and ACTION. Breast cancer was for years the leading cause of death in women, but the almost $1 billion that Susan G. Komen has invested in breast cancer research alone has made an impact. There are indeed other great organizations that fund breast cancer research but only the U.S. government has funded more.

Author Seth Godin says, “The only way to really care is to have human beings who care.” And we care. We make sure everyone who reaches out to us receives the help they need from one of our health care grantees.

Together we are saving lives, right here at home. Together we can make an impact, we can make a difference.

– Elaine Hare, Chief Executive Officer, Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth

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Memphis Magazine’s

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Chief Executive Officer Elaine Hare Grant Director Lisa Mischke Operations Manager Heather Kee Senior Vice President Catherine Young Community Engagement Coordinator Barbara Gaston

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Breast cancer is a life-changing event for our patients and everyone who is a part of their lives. At Baptist Cancer Center, our cancer specialists are dedicated to delivering expert care, treatment and support — when and where our patients need it most. Our commitment to an unwavering mission of providing expert care and world-class cancer treatment delivers new hope to breast cancer patients through groundbreaking treatment options, surgical technology and access to clinical trials across the Mid-South.

Our care team focuses on the person, not just the disease. They spend countless hours meeting with patients, reviewing their cases and consulting with other breast cancer specialists before recommending a treatment.

This collaborative, multidisciplinary approach results in customized treatment plans that include the latest technology, therapies and research with a keen focus on helping our patients surpass national survival rates.

In fact, Baptist’s breast cancer specialists are often pioneers in the field and the first to offer new best practices, treatment therapies and surgical options to Mid-South patients.

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sensitive breast cancer. It delivers a single concentrated dose of radiation during breast conserving cancer surgery, thereby, eliminating the need for weeks of radiation treatment. IORT is currently only available at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women.

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This technology was first introduced at Baptist Women’s Hospital and has significantly reduced the complications and number of procedures following a mastectomy and breast reconstructive surgery. Using imaging technology, this procedure offers extra precision during breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy by allowing surgeons to view blood flow to the remaining skin after the breast has been removed. This clear delineation between healthy and unhealthy skin can reduce the need for multiple follow-up surgeries.

• Seed Localization. This procedure, provided exclusively by our radiologists at Baptist Women’s Health Center along with breast surgeons within the Baptist system, minimizes pain and discomfort for breast surgery patients. A tiny radioactive seed is placed into the breast prior to surgery to mark the location of benign or cancerous breast tumors which cannot easily be felt on exam.

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clinical trials resulting in unprecedented access to clinical research trials across the Mid-South: • Since 2014, Baptist Cancer Center has been awarded a National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) grant. These clinical trials include brand new cancer therapies which can improve patients’ quality of life by addressing fertility, treatmentrelated pain and heart side effects from treatment. The NCORP program is one of only 12 nationwide bringing these critical clinical trials to rural and minority patients, who sometimes are not able to access important clinical trials. For a complete list of clinical trials, please visit baptistcancercenter.com/trials.

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ive years ago Jennifer Winstead, library director at St. George’s Independent School, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Winstead is now cancerfree, and has been named the 2019 honorary chairperson of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She spoke with Memphis magazine about her career as an educator, her battle against breast cancer, and her work as a survivor with the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Q&A

each day and serving the students and families of St. George’s. The support from families, the faculty, and everyone in our community was such a blessing. We had meals provided, our house cleaned, things I would not have even thought about were taken care of for our family.

How did you feel after emerging from that process cancer-free?

It’s a good feeling. I was happy to get my port removed!

How have you felt in the years since then?

My health has been great. I have graduated to yearly check-ups instead of every 6 months.

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You were named 2019 honorary chairperson of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Memphis. What does that role involve?

emphis: How long have you worked at St. George’s?

Winstead: I am starting my 18th year as an

My responsibilities include making everyone aware of all of the important work Komen is doing in our community, raising awareness about the race, and encouraging participation in the race.

educator at St. George’s.

What do you do as library director at St. George’s?

I work with all students, families, and teachers. We are a community of readers, and building lifelong readers has always been an important goal.

How has your career as an educator helped you serve as honorary chairperson?

When were you diagnosed with breast cancer, and how long have you been cancer-free?

As an educator for over 20 years, one of the most important things I have learned is building relationships, and making positive connections is essential in whatever you are doing.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February of 2014. I have been cancer-free for five years now.

How did you feel when you were diagnosed, and how did you overcome that moment?

It’s a scary thing when you first hear the word cancer. I was 39 years old and found the lump myself. I think that once I met the surgeon and we came up with my treatment plan I was focused on taking it one step at a time. I was reassured that they have come so far in cancer treatment with targeted therapies. I had more options than someone diagnosed even 10 years ago.

How did your St. George’s community support you throughout the treatment process?

I was able to continue work throughout most of my treatment. I loved coming to work

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THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR AT ST. GEORGE’S INDEPENDENT SCHOOL IS THE HONORARY CHAIRPERSON OF THE 2019 RACE FOR THE CURE.

What does it mean to you to be the face of the organization this year?

I’m proud to represent Komen and all of the initiatives that help Memphis and MidSouth families facing breast cancer — especially those that are uninsured or underinsured.

You recently spoke at the annual Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth Mississippi & Those Living with MBC Luncheon in July. As a five-year survivor, what is the most important message you want to communicate to other survivors and those living with breast cancer?

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I think remaining positive is essential in any treatment. You must realize you do not have to do it alone, and there are lots of places to turn to for help.

Why is it important to have an organization like Susan G. Komen working in Memphis?

Komen Memphis-MidSouth has provided over $11.2 million to area health centers, hospitals, education programs, and support groups since 1993. Komen has funded almost $3.5 million of breast cancer research since 1993. The Race for the Cure is the only Race/ Walk to give grants to health centers and h os pi t als s p e ci fi c all y f or s cre e nin g, mammograms, diagnostics, and treatment for women and men of all ages, both uninsured AND underinsured.

Beyond Susan G. Komen, how have you advocated for women with breast cancer in the Memphis community?

I have kept in touch with my surgeon. Both my husband, William, and I have spoken with other young families who have a new diagnosis.

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From left to right: Pat McRee, Lainey Turner (granddaughter), and Amber McRee Turner (daughter). Both Pat and Amber have fought with cancer.

THE 25-YEAR SURVIVOR IS LEADER OF THE SUPPORT GROUP HOPEUP.

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emphis: When were you first diagnosed with breast cancer?

McRee: During the huge Memphis ice storm of 1994, a lump appeared in my breast and the Baptist Women’s Health Center graciously stayed open to do a mammogram and ultrasound. Dr. Lynn Gayden gave me the news that I likely had breast cancer and my journey began.

What were your first thoughts after receiving this news?

I didn’t hear a voice but did feel the presence of this message in my head: “There’s something for you to learn here that you couldn’t learn any other way.” Soon, an additional message appeared: “You’re going to need to pass it on.” Wow! My life’s work was right there before me; I just didn’t know it yet!

How did you channel these thoughts?

That October after completing surgery and chemo I found myself in the middle of a pink sisterhood walking though Germantown in the second annual Race for the Cure. It’s funny to think back how my neighborhood had been closed for the first Race and I had been annoyed at the inconvenience! That would never be true again as I joined these pinkcapped women who would become lifelong friends raising money to find an all-important cure.

Within two years, I stepped out of a marketing career and helped oncologist, Dr. Kirby Smith, start the Flying Colors Cancer Network, a full-time support center for survivors of all cancers. After many years we merged into the cancer support services at Baptist Cancer Center. Komen provided early and continued support for Flying Colors and has provided vital breast cancer resources at Baptist for decades.

Breast cancer runs in your family.

How have you and your loved ones been able to cope?

at McRee has been living with breast cancer for 25 years, and since her diagnosis in 1994, she has striven to make the best of her situation and help others dealing with the disease. McRee continues to seek opportunities to spread awareness, provide support, and advocate for a cure.

She spoke with Memphis magazine about her story of survival, her involvement in advocacy groups, and her participation with Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth and Race for the Cure.

My daughter, Amber McRee Turner, and my sisters eventually were diagnosed with breast cancer, and we have alternated caring for each other after surgery and during treatment. We often joke that while we have a genetic predisposition to getting breast cancer, we also have a predisposition to having fun in the midst of it! The Bible’s message, “A merry heart does good like a medicine,” is our motto and we try to pass that on to others on this journey.

Amber and I collaborated on the Support to Go Unbooks which have been distributed around the country, to share the stories of survivors of all kinds of cancer with people who have been newly diagnosed.

In your 25 years of living with cancer, you have developed Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC).

How have you managed this?

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I’m the first of our family (and hopefully the last) to have Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), having been treated first for it in 2012. When that showed up in 2016, I retired from my work in Flying Colors but not from the work and the joy of lifting up others. Elaine Hare, Komen’s CEO, approached me this year about starting the HopeUp (Together We Rise Over MBC) group and we joined breast-cancer survivor and long-time chemo nurse, Mindi Abernathy, in creating this circle of healing for MBC survivors.

Meeting at 2 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month at the Komen office, we celebrate our victories and share our fears. MBC, once considered a surefire end-of-the-road for those diagnosed, has become a chronic disease with hope for a cure in sight and we consider our group to be pioneers. You might call Mindi and me the official cheerleaders, but actually every single person who participates takes on that role. Everyone diagnosed with this disease quickly becomes an expert!

What other routes of advocacy have you pursued?

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WOMEN to WATCH YOVANA AVALOS Medical Assistant

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VICKI BLACKWELL

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Yovana Avalos was born and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. As a child, Yovana’s parents moved to the U.S. looking for a brighter future with unlimited opportunities. Currently, Yovana is a Certified Medical Assistant at AM Diabetes Center. Yovana is attentive and detail-oriented and considers it a privilege to work with Dr. Kashif Latif.

Yovana’s goal is to achieve a degree in nursing.

A first-of-its-kind program launched in 2018, The McCleave Fellowships are designed to identify and nurture emerging artists, directors, and conductors of color in opera. Bethania will assistant-direct each of Opera Memphis’ mainstage productions for the 2019-20 season, as well as direct Mozart’s Bastien and Bastienne in April 2020. She is designing and facilitating new community programs, including several created for Memphians who speak Spanish as a first language.

From Bethania: “Communities that have felt marginalized need programs like these to reach out so that we can open our eyes to the views of others and see a variety of visions of the world.”

Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor. With over 30 years in Real Estate, Vicki is Vice President and Managing Broker with Crye-Leike Realtors. A Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club, Vicki has taken an active role in the real estate industry, serving on the Realtor Political Action Committee, The Grievance Committee, and Past President of the Young Realtors Group. She is a Certified Real Estate Specialist. Vicki received the Lion Heart Award for Volunteer Service for Youth Villages and served as two-term Race Director for the YV5K Run. In 2014 she established BARC, Blackwell Animal Rescue Center, a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abused and abandoned animals.

Over 1400 dogs and cats rescued since the beginning. In 2016 she was awarded the RotaryPaul Harris Fellow Award as recognition for exceptional service. Vicki is licensed in TN and MS.

Fara Captain is the Broker/Owner of Captain & Co. Real Estate LLC. The company’s mission is to deliver a high level of customer service while also giving back to the Memphis community one home at a time. Her recent recognition as a Young Memphian Honoree-Class of 2019, is just the start of her journey toward the contributions she will make in Memphis. Fara Captain is a changeagent and a champion for the City of Memphis. Fara Captain is consistently ranked in the top 3% amongst Memphis Area REALTORS®. Captain & Company Real Estate (Brokerage License # 264340). GRI, SRS, CRS, ABR®, Ninja, Multi-Million Dollar Club (Broker License # 00327698).

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Kristen Clark always aspired to be in the field of medicine and, with a nursing education, started pursuing her dream of helping people. Kristen is a clinical supervisor at AM Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, where she is chartering new territories, and playing an active role in developing the fitness center for patients with diabetes.

Precision therapy is delivered for patients with diverse needs. Additionally, Kristen is the clinical lead in the development of Eversense, a center for implantable glucose-monitoring devices. Kristen’s team leads all others in the nation and has experienced the highest number of implants to date in the United States.

Susan Akil Ewing is Founder and Chief Strategist of Ewing Marketing Partners, a boutique marketing firm that helps organizations grow through practical, effective marketing strategies. Susan’s specialty is developing streamlined solutions for even the most complex marketing problems by using innovative thinking, extraordinary attention to detail, and more than two decades’ worth of experience.

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 30 years. She has an unwavering belief that she will succeed, and that drive has led Magnolia Homes to be an award-winning and highly regarded homebuilder. Karen is also committed to making Memphis a better place to live, supporting numerous causes such as Methodist Hospice, My Town Miracles, Make-A-Wish, and St. Jude. She is proud to have served hundreds of families, and wants nothing more than to continue her tradition of quality and service for many years to come.

Glenda Hastings, owner of Napa Café, continually gives of herself and her business to benefit Memphis. She’s the founder of multiple events benefitting the community such as Heart Full of Soul, a dinner raising over $250,000 for STAX Music Academy; Donna’s Table, a free Thanksgiving feast for the underprivileged; and heARTful Dining, a dinner benefitting Carpenter Art Garden. Hastings is also a board member of AngelStreet Memphis and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis. Glenda was awarded a 2019 Top Tiger Award by the University of Memphis Alumni Association for her entrepreneurial spirit and success in business; she was also named as the 2018 SPARK Award’s Legacy Winner for Lifetime Achievement.

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WOMEN to WATCH ERICA HUMPHREYS

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Erica Humphreys’ twenty years of retail experience coupled with her knowledge of public relations has helped her turn Cordelia’s Market, located in the heart of Harbor Town, into the city’s most unique and forward-thinking fullservice grocery store and deli. Not only has she overseen the recent remodel of the store, but she is also the visionary behind their serve-everybody selection of products, their many communityinvolving events and classes, and their progressive environmental mindfulness.

Erica constantly moves forward and takes great pride in motivating others to join her!

Dr. Hussain works at Pediatrics East, where her passion for taking care of children and young adults shines. A strong breast-feeding advocate, she believes in the pivotal role of proper nutrition and exercise at all stages of a growing child’s life. Her focus on family “unit” and understanding of human development is evident in her strong following. She has 3 children, an avid reader, traveler and philanthropist. A strong leader, her work is focused on community issues related to education.

Jennifer is a medical provider, and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has a passion for helping patients gain control of their own health. Jennifer is particularly interested in the ways a whole-food plant-based diet can reverse insulin resistance, leading to a reduction in diabetes medications needed while also decreasing the risks of developing heart disease and cancer.

Betty LaMarr, media professional and wellness advocate, has been a constant fixture in regional broadcast media. Ms. LaMarr creates “lights, camera, action” dynamic interviews with celebrities, medical, and healthcare professionals.

Among the luminaries: Golden Globe winner, Blair Underwood; “the Godfather of Soul”, James Brown; celebrated media host, Tavis Smiley; and Endocrinologist, Dr. Kashif Latif.

No matter who or what the subject, Betty discovers uniquely positive stories to share with her audience.

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ANGELINA MAZZANTI Artisan

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Angelina Mazzanti’s love of art began as a young child. While navigating the difficulties of dyslexia growing up, she found a passion for arts and crafts.

After graduating from Ole Miss with a BFA in sculpture and photography, she began working in the Memphis craft beer industry. It was during this period that Angelina’s entrepreneurial spirit turned her love of art into AMBeerings; AM being her initials and “Beerings,” earrings made from recyclable craft beer cans. Angelina can be identified by the “hop crown” she wears daily at Cordelia’s Market where, when she is not creating jewelry, she is manager of the Beer, Cheese and Wine Department.

Melinda Nelson, Executive Office Manager at AM Diabetes & Endocrinology Center.

Melinda’s background is accounting and business management. During her tenure at AM Diabetes Center she has assisted Dr. Latif in launching various new business ventures, including AM360 Fitness Center, KloseCare E-learning website for diabetes management, and developing systems for each enterprise to ensure that our comprehensive diabetes center achieves specific business strategies.

A native Memphian, Mandy was practically born into the grocery business. Her grandfather was a wellknown buyer and seller of Piggly Wigglys and Mega Markets while her uncle opened up Donnie’s Corner Market and Deli, owning the business for 27 years. Mandy began working there as a child and developed a lifelong passion for the business. Years later, she was introduced to Cordelia’s Market, located downtown by the river on Harbor Town.

Mandy continues her journey with the grocery business at Cordelia’s Market where she has worked for the past nine years and is Café Manager. Her free time is spent with family and fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy.

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.

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WOMEN to WATCH COLLEEN RADISH

MAGGIE COOPER RONEY Attorney

DEONNA SHAHEEN

Dance Director — Owner

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Colleen Radish is a partner at inferno, a full-service advertising, public relations, design and digital marketing firm. She joined the agency in 2005 as an account executive, quickly transitioned to account manager and later served as an account supervisor. In her new role as partner, she shares oversight of the agency’s account service and project management responsibilities. She received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Saint Louis University, and is a graduate of the Leadership Memphis Executive Program. She has volunteered with several organizations throughout the Mid-South, most notably with the American Cancer Society.

Maggie Cooper Roney is a shareholder with the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason, a Tennessee law firm with offices across the state. Ms. Cooper defends medical providers, professionals, and corporate entities in malpractice, product liability, and premises liability litigation. She has tried numerous cases to verdict and has been a Mid-South Super Lawyer in general civil litigation since 2012.

Outside of the office and courtroom, she serves on the board of Memphis College Prep Elementary School. She has also held leadership positions with the Memphis Bar Association, Junior League of Memphis, and the American Bar Association TIPS Section.

Deonna Shaheen, owner of Visions Academy of Performing Arts (formerly e.Studio Performing Arts), has trained extensively in nearly every style of dance from a young age. She received her bachelors at Middle Tennessee State University in microbiology and health sciences with a minor in dance. At MTSU, she was captain and choreographer of the dance team. Deonna has taught over 200 dance teams, in 20 dance studios and judged numerous competitions for the UDA. After college, she was a Grizz Girl for the Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team while pursuing her graduate degree in medical science from UT. Her goal is to instill confidence and experience in young performers to pursue their own vision.

Lindsay Smith began working full-time at her father’s wine store, the Wine Market, in 2014 after graduating with a Marketing degree from the University of Alabama. She has worked there fulltime since, helping customers choose wines, running the store’s marketing and social media all while studying wine every chance she gets. She has recently been appointed Wine Director for the Across the Board Restaurant Group. She hosts monthly staff training for the servers of Sweet Grass and 117 Prime along with the restaurant group’s newest place, 3rd and Court Diner. Lindsay Smith is passionate about bringing wine education to the city of Memphis.

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JULIE UPCHURCH

JESSICA VAN EYCK

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Natalie Stiver has been a professional hair stylist for over 18 years. She was a network educator for Bumble and Bumble in New York and Unite Eurotherapy out of California. Due to her thirst for knowledge, she has continued her education in cities all over the world.

In the spring of 2018 she was awarded an all-expense-paid trip to Rome, Italy, to participate in a Master Color Class. She has worked on film and editorial shoots.

In 2013 she opened her own salon located in the heart of Germantown, called House of Aglaia. Aglaia (latin for Beauty), strives to stay on top of all the newest hair trends and techniques in order to provide the best for every client.

Anyone in Memphis’ residential real estate community will recognize Julie Upchurch as a rising star. Earning her place in the prestigious Multi-Million Dollar Club in her first year as a Realtor, it’s easy to see why she was voted a Top 3 Realtor in Best of Memphis 2019. Her passion for marketing and residential real estate collided in 2017 when she partnered with the boutique-style brokerage, McWaters & Associates. The firm’s client-focused strategy, market knowledge, and innovative marketing tactics have become a perfect fit for Julie as she guides her clients through the buying and selling process.

Jessica is a lifelong Memphian and has worked in executive recruiting for the last 13 years, bringing the best and brightest talent to our city. She currently works at Vaco as a Director specializing in placing HR, Marketing, Admin, and Sales professionals. She is an avid runner, volunteers for Girls On The Run, sits on the board of her Midtown condo community, and is the Honorary Chair for the 18th annual DeNeuville Learning Center Auction.

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For Nikki Gast, administrative director at the Women’s Health Center, it’s always been important for their organization to partner with Susan G. Komen.

“I really think we have some of the same messaging,” says Gast. “The race is based around raising awareness of breast cancer and having women take charge of their health.”

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In the case of breast cancer, early diagnosis can make all the difference when it comes to getting a positive outcome; the earlier a diagnosis happens, the more likely the patient is to survive. To that end, Baptist offers a wealth of healthcare options to keep women ahead of the curve.

The hospital was one of the first places to introduce a mobile mammography unit to the Memphis area, and it’s been active for over 20 years. During that time, it has allowed Baptist to provide healthcare to communities that may not have had access to it before. “If you take a look at a map of Memphis, there were 14 ZIP codes with a large disparity in coverage,” says Gast.

“There are other organizations that are active in those communities, but they don’t have mammograms or screening. So we’ve partnered with places like Church Health and Christ Community Health Services so we can take these services to patients.”

To ensure the best possible care, Baptist brings in specialists in all the relevant fields. “All of our radiologists are breast specialists, and we’re the only ones here who have that,” says Gast. “They read breast imaging all day long, so they’re very keyed in to what they’re looking for. Since they look through patients from previous years, they have the ability to look at just a small list of changes and catch something from earlier on.”

On the mammography side, Gast says that plenty of staff members have tenures beyond 20 years with the organization. “We go through a long process with anyone looking to join our team to make sure they’re a good fit and can really help the community.”

But while going directly to patients who need treatment is already an honorable goal, Baptist didn’t want to rest on its laurels. Earlier this year, the hospital launched its intraoperative radiation program. Essentially, patients receive what equates to a six-week dose of radiation in the ER while having surgery done. After receiving the sufficient dosage, patients don’t need to continue receiving radiation therapy.

Going forward, Gast and Baptist want to continue partnering with the foundation. When the results are always a net positive for Memphis, it’s a no-brainer. “The Susan G. Komen Foundation has allowed us to provide over 2,000 screening and diagnostics services since 2013,” she says. “We’ve been able to use that to make many diagnoses, which is significant because those are patients that may never have known they had breast cancer until it was too late, and we want to continue to make sure women remain in good health.”

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CURRENT STATISTICS • Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., accounting for 30 percent of newly diagnosed cancers.

• Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.

• Every 2 minutes, one case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S. • In 2019, more than 268,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women and more than 2,600 cases in men in the U.S. • In 2019, more than 42,000 women and men in the U.S. are expected to die from breast cancer.

• Improvements in early detection and treatment led to a 40 percent decline in breast cancer deaths in the U.S. between 1989-2016.

• In the U.S., it is estimated more than 154,000 women are living with metastatic breast cancer.

• There are more than 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. • According to a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, 42 percent of new cancer patients lose their entire life savings in two years because of treatment.

nternational Paper is proud to join Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth in the Race for the Cure for the 13th consecutive year.

One of International Paper’s main goals is putting a strong emphasis on investing in people within its communities. And, with its headquarters being in our own backyard, it’s only natural that the corporation would support a cause so close to home like Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth.

“With us having our global headquarters here in Memphis, I think the Race for the Cure, and everything that the Susan G. Komen organization represents really aligns with what we stand for,” says Adam Ghassemi, staff communications manager in Corporate Communications at International Paper.

International Paper’s HP Papers brand donates $50,000 to Race for the Cure each year, but their support doesn’t end there. Every October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, HP Papers packages its HP Multipurpose Paper in pink packaging.

“We call it our Pink Ribbon Ream,” says Mandy Tenent, HP brand manager for International Paper. “But something we’re doing different this year is, rather than taking the pink ribbon off at the end of October, we’re going to keep it on all year long. Breast cancer doesn’t just go away in October, so we feel like it’s important to keep that reminder all year long.”

Also throughout the month of October, International Paper will be sewing port covers for chemo patients.

“We’ve had a couple of survivors at International Paper who said that when they have the port in for their chemo treatment, it hurts to wear a seatbelt,” says Tenent. “So the cover is like a pillow that makes riding in the car more comfortable for them.”

Other breast cancer awareness events include a “Lunch and Learn” seminar led by radiologist Dr. Christopher Boals, MD, and a yoga workout to promote health and wellness.

“We’ll also have a big kickoff event at our campus on October 1st where we’ll give out all sorts of pink goodies to encourage International Paper employees to sign up for our race team for Race for the Cure,” says Tenent.

Tenent says that last year, International Paper had the biggest corporate race team at Race for the Cure. This year, their team, IPink, will sport special race shirts, and they will be accompanied by HP Papers’ ream mascot and International Paper’s pine tree mascot, otherwise known as Pinelope.

“We’re excited to be able to partner with Susan G. Komen again, and we’re looking forward to the race day,” says Tenent.

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ethodist LeBonheur Healthcare is proud to partner with Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth and Race for the Cure for the eighth year in a row.

“We’re truly proud to serve as the presenting sponsor for the 2019 Susan G. Komen MemphisMidSouth Race for the Cure,” says Monica Wharton, Methodist’s chief legal counsel. “We have supported the mission of Susan G. Komen to combat breast cancer at every level over the past few years, particularly because it’s our goal to achieve outreach, advocacy, education, and then partner with other nonprofits to provide breast health services.”

Through their partnership with Susan G. Komen Memphis-MidSouth, Methodist has been able to carry along their goal of reaching breast cancer patients in underserved communities in Memphis.

“We are driven by providing equal quality care to every member of the community,” says Wharton.

“And for us, that means that we’re also committed to combating healthcare disparities, such as breast cancer mortality. With that, we are located in various areas of the community, because we want to be in areas where people actually have a need.”

The hospital credits Susan G. Komen as being the primary non-profit they work with to help fund services like mammograms, diagnostics, ultrasounds, and public transportation to better serve these patients in need.

“In total, we’ve been able to provide more than 3,500 free screenings to women who are in need,” says Wharton. “Additionally, with Susan G. Komen’s support, we’ve been able to address the lack of transportation through the launch of our mammography bus and the provision of free transportation so women are able to attend their screenings.”

Methodist strives to pursue various other

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avenues of outreach to provide comprehensive breast cancer services to the Memphis community.

“We offer a number of services throughout our system that are consistent with our 100-year-old mission of the faith-based healthcare system,” says Wharton.

Since 2013, MLH has been able to conduct more than 7,000 mammograms through their mobile mammography unit to employees of more than 300 organizations, such as FedEx, St. Jude, and International Paper. “This ensures that associates can make time for screenings during their work day,” says Wharton.

Methodist 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.

The hospital’s SmartCurve system features a curved design to distribute pressure evenly, offering a more comfortable alternative to older mammography technology. Methodist’s breast centers also use digital and 3D mammography, which provide clearer imaging to help radiologists better detect abnormalities.

Because of these advancements in technology and medicine, Methodist has been able to provide more than 20,000 mammograms in the past month.

“One out of eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes,” says Wharton.

“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. We think it’s very important to make sure that we are educating women and that we’re providing care to them, and that they know that we are united in this effort.”

THE GOOD FIGHT

A few tips to help keep breast cancer on the sidelines.

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.

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.

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.

5. BREASTFEED IF YOU CAN. Breastfeeding protects against breast cancer.

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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MEMPHIS-MIDSOUTH GRANTS 1993 - 2019 Alliance Charitable Foundation $97,416.00

Children and Family Services $417,663.00

Baptist Healthcare Foundation $34,105.00

Christ Community Health Services $399,240.00

Mississippi Department of Health $15,593.00

Tipton County Commission on Aging $78,014.00

Pink Sunday $74,472.00

Tishomingo Health Services $6,000.00

Church Health Center $1,360,815.00

Reach for Recovery $5,000.00

Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville $95,595.00

DeSoto Health and Wellness Center $130,000.00

St. Andrew AME $8,000.00

Total Women Body System/ Necessities Bag $5,000.00

Baptist Memorial Hospital Cancer Center $35,400.00

Healthy You Project $20,000.00

Baptist Medical Group, Memphis Breast Care $116,304.00

Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto $464,887.00 Baptist Memorial Hospital East/ Women’s $3,019,346.00 Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton $30,000.00 Breast Cancer Institute $30.000.00 Carpe Diem of the Mid-South $8,950.00 Center for Healthcare Quality $67,500.00

Julie B. Baier Foundation $882,918.00 Memphis Cancer Foundation $206,831.00 Memphis Center for Reproductive Health $750.00

St. Francis Hospital $52,800.00 STAARS $56,500.00 Tennessee Men’s Health Network $8,649.00 Tennessee Department of Health $96,950.00

Memphis Chapter of Hadassah $1,100.00

The Good Samaritan Medical Clinic $8,900.00

Memphis Health Center $77,000.00

The Memphis Cancer Center $30,453.00

Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate $10,000,00

Regional One Health (Regional Medical Center at Memphis) $974,260.00

Methodist Healthcare $805,803.00

University of Tennessee $25,500.00 University of TN/West Institute for Cancer Research $258,300.00 Urban Health Education & Support Services $278,556.00 West Tennessee Area Health Education Center $278,556.00 Wings Cancer Foundation $123,082.00 YWCA of Greater Memphis $141,655.00

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