Volunteer request from Komen-Nashville:

How can you support Susan G. Komen for the Cure this week?
We need volunteers and shoppers for the Spring Wacoal Fit for the Cure.

Wacoal – Fit for the Cure® to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Did you know that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra? Wacoal is on a mission to help women find a better fit while at the same time, promoting breast health by reminding women to do their self exams. Wacoal will again host the Fit for the Cure®. For every woman who participates in one of Wacoal’s hundreds of Fit for the Cure events by receiving a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a Wacoal fit specialist, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Wacoal will also donate $2 for every bra sold. Tell your friends and come see us at the following events.

As a special incentive for Komen volunteers, Wacoal will provide a professional fitting and a FREE Wacoal Bra (Valued at $50) Please contact Becky Hamilton @ 383-0017 or bhamilton@komen-nashville.org if you’d like to volunteer.

Spring Event Dates and Locations:
Wednesday, March 4th 10A-4P (2 hour shifts available 10-12, 12-2, 2-4)

Dillards - Rivergate

Thursday, March 5th 10A-4P (2 hour shifts available 10-12, 12-2, 2-4)

Dillards – Green Hills Mall

Thursday, March 6th 10A-P (2 hour shifts available 10-12, 12-2, 2-4)

Dillards – Cool Springs Galleria

From the Elk Valley Times:

In support of patients and research of cancer, the officials of the South Central Basketball Officials Association used pink whistles during last week’s games.

"We also want to thank the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association and Gene Meneese for allowing us to use the whistles. Mr. Ray Moffet, who has been instrumental in the effort, supervises the association."

Saint Thomas Health Services said it has launched a new division to offer specialized therapies to patients.

Life Therapies clinics operated by the division of outpatient rehabilitation services will offer rehabilitation services for patients dealing with various health issues.

They include patients with lymphedema, a condition marked by progressive swelling of limbs often after cancer or cancer treatment; neurological conditions; disorders related to a sense of imbalance; pediatric developmental disabilities and certain women health issues.

The six Life Therapies clinics are located at Baptist Medical Plaza I in downtown Nashville, Green Hills, Maryland Farms in Brentwood, Spring Hill and two locations in Murfreesboro.

See also:

• Saint Thomas rebrands part of rehab group

On Friday, Middle Tennessee Director of Athletics Chris Massaro presented Gordon Ferguson of the Middle Tennessee Medical Center with a framed pink jersey from the 2008 "Think Pink" game between Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. Middle Tennessee raised over $18,000 for cancer research through the auction of uniforms following the Lady Raiders' win over WKU last February before 6,968 fans.

The 2009 Pink Zone game will be on Feb. 15 when the Lady Raiders host North Texas at 1 PM. Again this year, the women's team will wear pink uniforms.

Follow the link for the full story and photo.

Today is Think Pink Day at Maryland Farms YMCA as the staff introduces the After Breast Cancer program. The plan is designed to help women undergoing breast cancer treatment, or those who recently finished, make a full recovery, mentally and physically.

"We had wanted to expand the program in the areas where that population isn't being reached. We felt like we wanted to house it where we would have more potential to serve these women," Harold said.

Follow the link to read the full article in the Tennessean.

See also:

• YMCA – After Breast Cancer Outreach Program