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ATHENS-The Pink Elephant Luncheon was held on Wednesday, October 16 to honor those who are and have battled breast cancer. It also serves as a fundraiser for Athens-Limestone Hospital’s Pink Elephant program that provides mammogram scholarships, funding for equipment and other avenues of support.
From left, Cherry Hammonds with the American Cancer Society, breast cancer survivor Kathy Cothren, City of Athens Relay for Life Team Captain Holly Hollman, breast cancer survivor Jennifer White, Relay Team member Helen Greenhaw, and East Limestone Band Director Jennifer “Miss Sam” Janzen.
Athens Fire and Rescue supports this endeavor by selling breast cancer awareness T-shirts and wearing these shirts on shift all month. (photo attached)
Several survivors attended including City of Athens Relay for Life Team breast cancer survivors Jennifer White and Kathy Cothren. Rogersville VFD brought its breast cancer awareness truck, and many posed with it for pink photos.
