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Welcome new CHI Memorial Foundation board members!

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Scholarship Winners! 🎉

We're so excited to see our MaryEllen Locher Scholarship recipients head off to college for a fantastic semester!

The CHI Memorial Foundation is proud to support these deserving students and their families who have been impacted by breast cancer.

Check out the full list of winners here: https://bit.ly/3WTdp0t

A huge thank you to our generous donors who make this scholarship program possible! Your support is truly making a difference in the lives of these students.

💪 If you're currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer in the past, eating well is particularly important for you.

🍎 Fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to heal and thrive!

➡️ Check out this link for helpful information on healthy eating during and after treatment: https://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition

Heart Health Revolution in Chattanooga! 🏥❤️

CHI Memorial is the FIRST in the region to offer a cutting-edge cardiac CT scanner! This game-changing technology provides faster, more accurate, and less invasive diagnoses for heart conditions.

What does this mean for you?

Early detection: This advanced scanner can detect early signs of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, and heart muscle abnormalities.

More effective treatment: Accurate diagnoses lead to more effective treatment plans for better outcomes.

Reduced radiation: The new scanner uses up to 82% less radiation than traditional CT scans, making it a safer option.

This new technology is a game-changer for our community, allowing us to provide the most advanced cardiac care available.

Thank you to the Hamico Foundation for their generous donation that made this possible!

Pink! Gala 2025 sponsorships are currently available!

Secure your sponsorship today and be a part of this impactful event!

For more information, contact Madison Ralston at [email protected] or (423)495-PINK (7465) or visit supportmemorialfoundation.org.

☀️ Summer is here, but don't let your vacation plans get in the way of your health! ☀️

Schedule your yearly mammogram with the Breast Center of Excellence!

🗓️ The Mammography Coach is hitting the road this summer, bringing convenient screenings to locations near you.

➡️ Click here to find out where the Mammography Coach will be and to schedule your appointment: https://www.memorial.org/services/cancer-care/mobile-mammography

💟 Get ready to celebrate 20 years of Pink! 💟

CHI Memorial Foundation is thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of our signature black-tie event, Pink!, taking place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Chattanooga Convention Center!

This year, we're celebrating in style with special chairs Alex and Lacy Burd, son and daughter-in-law of the late MaryEllen Locher, a beloved local news anchor and breast cancer advocate.

“It's our family's honor to continue the work my mom started. She was in a unique position as a news anchor to go through her cancer treatment with the support of thousands of viewers in the Chattanooga area rallying around her,” shared Alex Burd. “Those viewers and our community are what inspired the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at Memorial Hospital 20 years ago.

Mom felt every patient going through cancer treatment should have a support team like she had and should have access to the best level of care possible, right here in Chattanooga. It’s been nearly 20 years since the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center opened its doors, and our family is extremely proud to have been a part of it. "

Lacy and I are looking forward to chairing the 20th anniversary of Pink! and helping continue my mom’s mission to support each and every patient and their families at the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center.”

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, support, and hope as we raise vital funds for the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial and the MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund.

Sponsorship opportunities for Pink! are available now. Visit supportmemorialfoundation.org or call 423.495.PINK (7465).

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Knowing your family history of cancer, especially breast cancer, can be crucial for understanding your own risk. It can be tough to talk about, but it's important!

Here are some tips for having these conversations:

Choose the right time and place. Find a comfortable setting where you can talk openly and honestly.
Start with a general question. Ask about family history of cancer in general, then focus on breast cancer.
Be patient and understanding. It may take time for your family members to open up.
Respect their privacy. If someone doesn't want to share, don't push them.

Learn more about family history and breast cancer risk. https://bit.ly/3WhdtFO

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"Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.”– Rikki Rogers

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If you're currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer in the past, eating well is particularly important for you.

At this link, you can read about healthy eating and what and how to eat during and after treatment.

https://www.breastcancer.org/tips/nutrition

Show your support and rock some pink! 🩷

👚 Get your limited edition **Color Chattanooga Pink!** t-shirt at the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center (Glenwood location) for just $20! Cash or check only.

Every dollar stays local to support the MaryEllen Locher Breast Center at CHI Memorial!

Stop by the center today and show your support!

Did you know? The mammography and lung screening coaches are supported by funds raised through CHI Memorial Foundation to ensure everyone has access to critical screenings!

Often, finances or inability to easily access health care prevents people from getting these critical screenings, so our goal is to help make this process easier for our community!

Visit supportmemorialfoundation.org/donate to donate in support of our mobile coaches and screening access.

Happy Independence Day from PINK!

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" Want to boost your overall health AND potentially lower your risk of certain cancers? 💪

Making healthy lifestyle choices can benefit your entire well-being, including potentially reducing your risk of conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

While not all healthy habits directly impact breast cancer risk, they are essential for overall health.

Learn more about healthy behaviors and their potential impact on cancer risk:
https://ww5.komen.org/BreastCancer/HealthyBehaviorsampRisk.html

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Save the Date! Pink! 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

And it's our 20th anniversary! Be on the lookout! Sponsorship information will be available soon.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
— Malala Yousafzai

Today is the day!! Times Free Press' Best of the Best voting is here, and we'd love it if you would help vote for us as Chattanooga's Best Fundraising Event!

Here is the link to vote: https://ow.ly/KjkQ50SfzAB

Hurry - because voting closes today! We are thankful for your support!

This is a great time to get your yearly mammogram!

CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at the locations listed at the link. Call (423) 495-4040 or toll-free 866-591-2254 to schedule an appointment.

https://www.memorial.org/services/cancer-care/mobile-mammography

Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads out there - the biological fathers, the stepdads who stepped up, the father figures who filled the void, and those who are no longer with us but whose love and guidance we still cherish.

No matter how you celebrate Father's Day, take a moment to appreciate the amazing dads in your life. They deserve all the love and appreciation in the world.

A special Happy Father's Day to Jake Johnson and Jeremy Riley in our CHI Memorial Foundation office. Enjoy your day!

Times Free Press' Best of the Best voting is here, and we'd love it if you would help vote for us as Chattanooga's Best Fundraising Event!

Here is the link to vote: https://ow.ly/KjkQ50SfzAB

Voting closes on Wednesday, June 19th. We are thankful for your support!

A whole team of Caring Spirit award winners! Congratulations to 100 South at CHI Memorial!
Recognized by a patient with a donation to CHI Memorial Foundation - for providing outstanding, compassionate care.
Thank you for all you do for our patients and their families. You can honor a staff member or group who have made a difference in your care - visit supportmemorialfoundation.org.

A whole team of Caring Spirit award winners! Congratulations to 100 South at CHI Memorial!

Recognized by a patient with a donation to CHI Memorial Foundation - for providing outstanding, compassionate care.

Thank you for all you do for our patients and their families. You can honor a staff member or group who have made a difference in your care - visit supportmemorialfoundation.org.

Experts still aren’t entirely sure what exactly is the initial spark that triggers the cell mutations that cause breast cancer—but they do know that several risk factors up your chances.
https://www.prevention.com/health/health-conditions/g23532282/breast-cancer-causes/

Get those votes in! Pink! - Best of the Best Fundraising Event! Deadline is June 19th.

https://bit.ly/3yXfxuK

MaryEllen’s legacy lives on

Memories of our dear colleague & friend, MaryEllen Locher Longtime NewsChannel 9 anchor MaryEllen Locher passed away on June 9th, 2005.We miss her to this day.We hope you enjoy this tribute we aired after her passin...

" “You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.”
— Mandy Hale

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Congratulations to the 2024-25 MaryEllen Locher Scholarship recipients! The MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Fund at CHI Memorial Foundation awarded 31 college scholarships totalling $90,000.

This special program provides college scholarships for children who have either lost a parent to breast cancer, have a parent who is a breast cancer survivor, or have a parent who is currently in treatment.

2024-25 MaryEllen Locher Scholarship Recipients are:

Madison Grace Markey, Lee University
Sharayah Bay Daves, Belmont University
Margot Kapic, Covenant College
Abigail Grace Allen, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Madison Gross, Bryan College
Anna Thomson, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Sarah Elizabeth Capps, University of West Georgia
Emily Thomson, East Tennessee State University
Lauren Dorothy Bailey, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Cali Sandhoff, Covenant College
Ana Grace "Gracie" Pritchett, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Madison Wade, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Savannah J Blanks, Dalton State College
Grace McDonald, Maryville College
Jenna Claire Sandhoff, Covenant College
Olivia Hamilton, Universtiy of Georgia
Emma Rachelle Fugate, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Anna Lisowski, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Lily Andrews, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Joshua Corey McBryar, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Sarah Larmon Reed, University of Kentucky
Kyla Pauline Curry, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Elizabeth R. Malone, Coastal Carolina University
Mark Nashi, Columbia Undergraduate
Allison Baker, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Mercedes Leeann Mitchell, Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Olivia Grace Orr, East Tennessee State University
Austin Wyatt Martinez, Dalton State College
Destiny Alexis Wheeler, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Thank you to our many donors for their generosity in supporting this life changing program. We welcome your support! - visit supportmemorialfoundation.org!

" Breast pain after menopause isn’t usually a sign of breast cancer or other serious condition, but persistent pain, changes to the breast, or other symptoms can be cause for concern. Learn about the different types of breast pain, treatments, and when to seek care.
https://www.healthline.com/health/when-to-worry-about-breast-pain-after-menopause "

Today we honor those who have battled and survived a scary cancer diagnosis. You are brave, strong and courageous!

"Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Did you know? The decision was made to name the facility Memorial Hospital in honor of area service men who had died in WWII.