breast cancer memory run
The Germantown Municipal School District and the Department of Coordinated School Health are highlighting the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting it for our Staff Wellness Challenge!

​We are requesting that all GMSD staff members, students, and community members support this initiative by sharing stories of loved ones impacted by breast cancer and submitting their steps/miles for the entire month of October.

track your miles & steps

Help us reach our goal of earning enough miles and steps to travel across the mid-south. we'll add up the total number of miles earned each day, from all participants, to generate a new "destination". We'll start this virtual run challenge by beginning at the GMSD Central Office.
Through 31 days of earning steps/miles, the GMSD Breast Cancer Awareness Run has earned enough miles to reach our starting point of GMSD (3,125 miles traveled).

memory & dedication wall

Enter the name of those that have endured breast cancer and/or those that we want to remember that are no longer with us. We run in their honor and will honor their memory through this challenge!

​sarah conley
My beautiful daughter loved everyone she met and was loved by everyone she met. She gained her angel wings earlier this year. She will forever be in our hearts!
~Posted by: Jana Matykiewicz

​carol corbett
Carol Corbett was an amazing mom, daughter, wife, and grandmother to her family. She battled breast cancer on and off for nearly 13 years. She left this world to be in Heaven on April 26, 2017, and no longer has to endure the challenges that come with chemo and cancer. 
I will run in her memory to show the love and dedication that she showed to so many. 
~Posted by: Andrew Martin 

merri ezelle
You’re the strongest person I know, Mom!! So thankful that this chapter is behind us. No one deserves to be honored more than you. I love you! Love, Madeline 🤍
~Posted by: Madeline Pegg

​Rita jeffreys
Rita Jeffreys was a light in the world that brought so much joy to those around her. Everyone that knew her considered themselves blessed, especially me because I got to call her mom. She was funny, beautiful, and kind. Rita fought breast cancer courageously four times from 1991-2019. Each time she encouraged and inspired her community to have faith and never give up. Even though she is no longer with us her fight and her light live on in those she loved. I hope and pray to carry the same grace and strength as she did every single day.
~Posted by: Georgia Jeffreys

kristin ferryman
~Posted by: Kim Martin

linda fite
I am fortunate to be able to honor my mother, Linda Fite, and her win over breast cancer. My mother was diagnosed in 2020. She had surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. We were blessed by her care at West Clinic. It was a tough year to go through treatments during a pandemic. She made it through it all and was a fighter through the pain and discomfort. She's back to doing what she loves, riding her horses. She's our hero.
~Posted by: Mary Katherine Parsels

​debbie cummins
Debbie Cummins - friend, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, breast cancer WARRIOR. Currently battling this disease and WINNING!
~Posted by: Melissa Cychowski

teresa shanahan
Teresa has been a mentor and friend for many years. She not only helped me navigate the first few years of teaching, but also keeps me inspired to keep running! She is an inspiration to everyone around her and I am honored to dedicate this running challenge to her.
~Posted by: Laney Hudson

​doris samuels
Doris Samuels is my Aunt. We all lived together when I was growing up in Chicago. She is a survivor of Breast Cancer. She is a strong person with a loving heart. Her journey may not have been easy but through her faith in God and her family she is still standing strong.
~Posted by: Felicia Coleman

barbara canady

My mother fought and defeated breast cancer! She is a survivor and we are so blessed to have her still with us. She is the best mother and grandmother!
~Posted by: Paige Browning

elaine bartges

My mom defeated Breast Cancer 20 years ago! Since then she has supported and walked through this journey with dozens of other women. Her strength and courage have always been inspiring to me!
~Posted by: Andrea Adair

​karen snyder

Over ten years CANCER FREE!!!
~Posted by: Sarah Huffman

susan huffman

In memory of Susan Huffman.
~Posted by: Gina Eddleman

​faith goodman

Faith is a paralegal for a law firm in Savannah, Tn. She is married with one daughter. Faith was diagnosed with breast cancer this past summer. She just had surgery to remove the cancer and is on her way to being cancer free. She is such a strong person and has tackled this with such grace, dignity and strength. She is definitely a role model for others.
~Posted by: Melissa Gray

​anita greene

Anita Greene was my grandmother. She passed away from breast cancer 10 years ago. She and my grandfather lived 5 minutes away from us growing up, so she had a huge impact on my life. She was an amazing person and the best grandmother anyone could ask for.
~Posted by: Shawn Horan

​mae mathis

You were my reason for moving to TN, but we never had enough time. You challenged me to grow and work hard. I'm so glad you were my grandmother and I will hold each cherished memory close.
~Posted by: Jessica Minton

​kim jones

Since we met you had my back and I had yours. It'll continue that way the rest of this lifetime. You're stronger than you knew or ever wanted to be and I'll always be there to lend you strength when you need it! Love always.
~Posted by: Jessica Minton

margo juengling

Thank you to everyone who runs and donates to such an amazing cause, because of YOU my mother, grandmother, and aunt are survivors!
~Posted by: Ashley Rotenberry

mary frances trottman

Thank you to everyone who runs and donates to such an amazing cause, because of YOU my mother, grandmother, and aunt are survivors!
​~Posted by: Ashley Rotenberry

​alex juengling

Thank you to everyone who runs and donates to such an amazing cause, because of YOU my mother, grandmother, and aunt are survivors!
~Posted by: Ashley Rotenberry

​debbie cummins

Debbie Cummins - friend, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, breast cancer WARRIOR. Currently battling this disease and WINNING!
~Posted by: Melissa Cychowski

maria comas

Maria is a breast cancer survivor!! Maria has had a double mastectomy and is doing great today!
~Posted by: Teresa Griffith

​retta sasser

Retta, my aunt, has completed chemo, radiation and a double mastectomy successfully.
​~Posted by: Teresa Griffith

​fay childs

Fay fought the battle until she couldn't.She was diagnosed with breast cancer twice in her life. The first time around treatment was successful. However, this was not the case when it came back the second time.
~Posted by: Teresa Griffith

​wendy quinn

Wendy has successfully completed chemo, radiation treatments and a double mastectomy.She is in remission.
~Posted by: Teresa Griffith

​sarah smith

Sarah Smith is my aunt who is now 5 years cancer free after being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36! She underwent countless rounds of chemotherapy and radiation and after being diagnosed a SECOND time with breast cancer, she underwent a full mastectomy. Sarah continues to support others in their battles against breast cancer and is relentless in sharing her story, emphasizing the importance of self examinations leading to early detection, which she credits to saving her life. Sarah is immensely thankful for the doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers who helped her survive breast cancer TWICE as well as those who continue to do research in order to help future survivors as well.
​~Posted by: Haley Thomas​

​debbi allen

Debbi Allen is the mother of Allie Allen, an HHS alumni who has been a patient at St. Jude since she was 14 years old. While caring for Allie during her battle with brain cancer, Debbi was diagnosed with breast cancer. This mom and daughter duo fought cancer alongside each other enduring chemo, radiation and countless surgeries and procedures all while supporting and strengthening each other. While Allie and her amazing team of doctors from St. Jude remain diligent in her fight against cancer, Debbi is grateful to have survived her own battle so that she can continue to support Allie not only in her battle with cancer but also as she prepares to watch her graduate from college AND get married next year. Debbi is motivated by Allie and Allie by Debbi and between those two, cancer stands no chance.
​~Posted by: Haley Thomas

bessie harrell

I love you, Grandmama! Thank you for continuing to watch over me from above!
~Posted by: Julie Bebawy

mary mccrory

Mary, I've always admired you for your strength and courage. Your strength and courage definitely helped you fight against breast cancer! Proud to call you my sister ! Love you sis 😘
~Posted by: Christy Flowers

​ida love

Because of her breast cancer, Ida Partee Hence Murray Love was the grandmother I never met. So virulent was this disease that it metastasized and eventually attacked her brain. Burned by the grueling radiation treatments of the 1950s, Grandma Ida was in so much pain that high doses of Morphine could not stop it. Although she kept her faith in God until the end, Ida often prayed, “For the Lord to take her home.” By His grace, her suffering ceased on Valentine’s Day, 1957. I have a vendetta against this disease.
​~Posted by: Karen Garrison​

laurie haddow

My aunt, Laurie Haddow, overcame her battle with breast cancer 2 years ago. She fought cancer with grace and strength. She's a warrior, and I look up to her!
~Posted by: Edey Maranto

​emma darwin

In honor of my late cousin and great grandmother.
~Posted by: Ginny Coltharp

sandra darwin

In honor of my late cousin and great grandmother.
~Posted by: Ginny Coltharp

​ruth o'connor

In memory of Ruth O'Connor, mother of Pat Pritchard, GMHS HR
~Posted by: Pat Pritchard

​beth o'connor

In memory of Beth O'Connor, sister of Pat Pritchard, GMSD HR
~Posted by: Pat Pritchard

thelma yeargan

In memory of my grandmother.
~Posted by: Karen Barbieri

linda mann

In celebration of Linda Kay, affectionately known and Momma Mann. She is a survivor and brings joy and light to all those around her.
~Posted by: Karen Barbieri

vickie gabriel

​Vickie is a wonderful teacher she beat Breast Cancer like a pro and continues to strive for perfection in every area of her life. She is an excellent teacher, who continues even in today's society showing the utmost love and respect for each and every child that she interacts with, weather it is in class, in the hallway or in church. I love her enthusiasm and the respect that she shows for others. I feel like she is a great blessing that God has allowed me to have the pleasure of working with. Keep calm and carry on my sister, the Lord is continually on your side.
~Posted by: Patricia Cotton

jo daugherty

My Aunt Jo is the toughest woman!! She has been knocked down so many times, but always manages to pull herself up. She runs at life with such light and happiness - this is just another bump in the road!! She is a fighter. I know she will beat cancer!
~Posted by: Ashley McLnnis

wilma grozier

Wilma Grozier was my grandmother on my mother's side. I was 12 when she died. We were very close. She was my 1st relative to die of breast cancer.
~Posted by: Jennifer Mock

Deloris Jane "Corky" Clanton

My Aunt Corky was a warm light that shined everywhere she went. She put sparkle in everything she did. She was a fighter, but lost her battle to cancer. We miss her and love her so big.
~Posted by: Ashley McLnnis

Ronnie Lynchard

My uncle Ronnie Lynchard was the most fun person you ever could meet, as well as one of the most kind. He was also a fighter who battled male breast cancer for many years, going into remission 3 times. He lost his fight with breast cancer in 2020.
~Posted by: Jennifer Mock

Alene Simpson

Grandma Alene is kind and loving. She taught kindergarten for many years in Germantown. She was able to beat cancer and is now a survivor!!
~Posted by: Ashley McLnnis

Judy Buring

Loving mother and granny
~Posted by: Melissa Buring McKessy

ruby robinson

Ruby Robinson was my 2nd grandmother to pass away after a long and terrible battle with breast cancer. All 4 of my grandparents, and 2 of my great-grandparents died of some form of cancer but her battle seemed to be the worst. She was a petite woman but she fought her cancer with everything she had in her, for several years, until it took her from us in 2020, shortly after her 94th birthday.
~Posted by: Jennifer Mock

​ruthie & robin r.

Ruthie and Robin R. you two are the strongest women I know. The least I can do is walk in y'alls honor.
~Posted by: Karla Templeton

Rose doherty

Rose is a dear friend that we consider family. My children call her "Aunt Rose." She overcame breast cancer 2 years, and she is a survivor! We are so happy to have her in our lives!
~Posted by: Nimisha Clawson

Beulah P. Smith

Always in our hearts.
~Posted by: ShaMira Davis

​merry smith

My MIL, Merry Smith, was diagnosed as stage 3b with an aggressive form of breast cancer in February of 2021. She had to undergo several rounds of harsh chemotherapy over the next several months, during which she lost all of her hair, but not her humor. She "graduated" from chemotherapy in July. This August, she had surgery to remove the rest of the cancer, but they couldn't find any when they started operating. Currently, she is finishing up her cancer treatment with rounds of radiation therapy, and we hope to receive the official "cancer free" diagnosis this Fall. She has been graceful and full of hope throughout this horrible process, and we cannot wait to have our mom back at full strength, after treatment is finished!
~Posted by: Miriah Smith