As a breast cancer survivor and warrior, join us for programming meant to bring us together in spirit, mind and body for all!
We're teaming up with our friends at Starr Regional Medical Center to offer special events and opportunities to come together with fellow warriors and supporters in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out what we have planned! *We ask that participants register for Pink Power Hour and our Eureka Trail/ Athens Regional Park walks.
EMPOWER & EDUCATE: Breast Health Discussions
Join us for free, educational discussions held Wednesdays at 10am at the YMCA.
- October 15th: Prevention & Mammograms
- Presented by Tammie Lowry, RT, (R)(M)(BS), Starr Regional Breast Cancer Supervisor
- October 22nd: Cancer care in our Community
- Presented by Kim Burnett, MSN, RN, OCN, MEDUSRG-BC, Starr Regional Director of Oncology & Infusion Services
- October 29th: Important of Nutrition
- Presented by Jackie Berry, MS, RD, LDN, Starr Regional Director of Community Wellness
PINK POWER HOUR
An exercise group (two Thursdays and two Saturdays) for cancer survivors to come together and strengthen more than just muscle.
- October 2 at 10:45am
- October 18 at 10am
- October 23 at 10:45am
- October 25 at 10am
PINK RIBBON WALKS
Bring a friend. Wear pink. Bibs will be available for you to write in your name - to celebrate the warrior you are, or write the names of those you want to remember and honor.
- Join us for the Eureka Trail walk on October 16th at 10am. Meet us in the parking lot.
- Eureka Trail, 1400 E. Madison Avenue, Athens, TN
- Join us for a walk around the Athens Regional Park pond on October 20th at 5:45pm. Meet at the pavilion.
- 2405 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN
REGISTER
OCTOBER 17TH: NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY
Fridat, October 17th is National Mammography Day. Let's come together as a community and WEAR PINK in support of our friends and neighbors who have battled or are still fighting breast cancer. Share photos of you and your family, friends and coworkers wearing pink on social media. Be sure to use the hashtag #TurnMcMinnPink.
16TH ANNUAL "THINK PINK" LUNCHEON
Make plans to attend the 16th annual "Think Pink" Luncheon hosted by the Daily Post Athenian and Starr Regional Medical Center on Friday, October 17th at noon (doors open at 11:30am). This year's event will take place at Southern Events, located at 298 W. Madison Ave., Athens, TN and will be catered by Patriot Cakes. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased from the DPA office. Proceeds benefit the McMinn County Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society sponsored event.
SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM
There's no time like Breast Cancer Awareness Month to schedule your annual mammogram. One in eight women will experience breast cancer. That's why preventative screening is a vital part of a healthy life. If you are 40 or older, a 3D mammogram can detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
To schedule your mammogram, call 423.744.3372.
Take a Breast Health Risk Assessment at StarrRegional.com/mammo.
