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Dr. Shauna Lorenzo & Barbara Mater "Stronger Together" on WTCI 7/6/2025

Chattanooga: Stronger Together explores the important work being done by non-profit organizations across the Tennessee Valley; work that impacts the lives of our friends, our family, and our neighbors. Chattanooga: Stronger Together airs the first Sunday of each month at noon, only on WTCI PBS and streaming on the PBS Video app.

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Darryl Strawberry @ Chatt Prayer Breakfast

46th Annual Chattanooga Area Leadership Prayer Breakfast with colon cancer survivor and baseball all-star, Darryl Strawberry 5/20/2025

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Daniel(son) & David Portwood (survivor), Darryl Strawberry, Dr. Lorenzo, Brend (wife) & Mark Eller (survivor)

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BEC Awards in Chattanooga TN recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are making a meaningful impact in our community. Let's come together to celebrate the incredible achievements shaping our future! We were so honored to have members from the Board and Executive Director attend the 6th annual BEC Awards on 2/1! Thank you to everyone who came out and represented the GCCCF. We are incredibly proud of all our nominees – you are all winners in our eyes!

Dr. Shauna Lorenzo, Board Chair

Jennifer Thompson , Board Member

Dr. Camile Sommer , Board Member

Dr. Laurie-Ann Swaby, Board Member, Nominated for Best Doctor

Summer Elliott, Executive Director, Nominated for Top Business Executive

GCCCF featured on News Channel 3
3 Plus You

Raising awareness on Colon Cancer screening options available to everyone in Chattanooga, with funding options available.

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GCCCF featured on News Channel 9's
This 'N That

GCCCF board member Dr. Derek Holland discusses the importance of colon cancer screenings.

Dr. Camille Sommer promotes GCCCF's 11th annual Rump Run

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GCCCF on News Channel 9

Colon cancer survivor Margaret Thompson and colorectal surgeon Dr. Dr. Shauna Lorenzo-Rivero encourage folks to get their colonoscopies and support GCCCF's awareness and education efforts at GCCCF's 11th annual Rump Run.

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GCCCF on Local News 3

Colon cancer survivor Georgia Tankersley and colorectal surgeon Dr. Eric Nelson share the importance of colon cancer screenings and how you can support GCCCF's lifesaving work.

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