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All the most recent updates for SMLC volunteers. 

Urgent Needs:

We are in need of Pediasure for our young patients! 

We are in need of Calcium Alginate Wound Dressings!

   

We are in need of Drivers, if you know anyone that has their CDL and is willing to volunteer with us, even 1 day a month, we would be grateful.  ​

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Save the Date:

Wednesday, September 20th: Blaze Pizza Fundraiser!  Come join us at Blaze Pizza from 5-9pm at 113 N. Peters Rd in Knoxville.  25% of the proceeds from our guests go to SMLC!  More details to come!

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Wednesday, November 8th is our Appreciation Luncheon!  It will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.  Mass at 11am followed by lunch.

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Saturday, January 27, 2024 -- Dock Rock!!!!  Held at the Concourse in Knoxville.  Stay tuned for more information.  Tickets are $25 and get you one vote!  Invite all your friends and family!

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Partner Dates:

  • We will continue to promote health screenings as we work with Mobile Mammogram Clinics to visit our sites for our patients.  We have so many dates lined up!

    • CHI Memorial Mobile Mammogram Clinic​

      • Decatur - November 2, 2023

      • Athens - October 19, 2023

    • UT Mobile Mammogram Clinic​

      • Gatlinburg - October 26, 2023

 

  • The Lions Club will be joining us to offer vision/hearing screenings to our patients.  They will be with us on the following dates:

    • Decatur - November 2

    • Crab Orchard - November 14

    • Athens - November 16

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  • Lung Cancer Awareness should not be kept to only one month, CHI Memorial Mobile Lung Coach will be with us on the following dates: 

    • Decatur - November 2, 2023

    • Crab Orchard - December 12, 2023

    • Athens - January 18, 2024

    • Decatur - June 6, 2024

    • Crab Orchard - June 25, 2024

    • Athens - August 15, 2024

    • Decatur - November 7, 2024

 

  • The local Health Departments will be joining us with Covid vaccines on the following dates:

    • Washburn (COVID and Tdap) - Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6

    • Rutledge (COVID and Tdap) - Oct 12; Nov 9; Dec 14

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  • Helping Mamas - a diaper bank for East TN - will be joining us with diapers and any other items they have that will help mamas with their needs.  See dates below:​

    • Decatur - Nov 2

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  • Mobile American Job Center - Further supporting Tennessee’s workforce, mobile American Job Centers (formerly known as Career Coaches) provide resource stations on the go. These mobile units are one-stop job centers equipped with Internet access and knowledgeable staff. With a simple request, any unit may serve as a computer lab, testing site, or recruitment center in your neighborhood.  Mobile American Job Center​​

    • Decatur - October 5

    • Decatur - December 7

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  • GreenSpaces - Promotes sustainable living, working, and building in Chattanooga and the surrounding region to positively affect our relationship with the environment and our collective quality of life.   They will join us to provide flyers, free lightbulbs, treats and swag!

    • Athens - Nov 16

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