As a part of National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region is planning a special day of activities, learning opportunities and Q&A for teenagers on May 22, 2012 at 2430 Poplar Avenue.

What: “Teen Clinic” information sessions
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 9am-5pm
Where: Planned Parenthood, 2430 Poplar Avenue, 1 block west of Hollywood

The “Teen Clinic” is a chance for adolescents aged 13-18 to learn about puberty, pregnancy, contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted disease prevention from Planned Parenthood’s highly trained sexual health educators.

Commit to raising $2,500 and receive exclusive weekend package; Discount pricing ends April 30

Early registration is now open for the 2012 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend to from Nov. 29-Dec. 1.  More than 17,000 participants are expected for the annually sold out event that benefits St. Jude, where the world’s sickest children receive the best care at no cost to their family.

Information provided by West Tennessee Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

The West Tennessee Chapter of JDRF is proud to announce that Evergreen Packaging will present the 12th Annual Promise Ball, "Voyage to a Cure," on March 31, 2012.  The Promise Ball is being chaired by Summer and Cecil Godman along with Honorary Chairman John Rooney, President and CEO of Evergreen Packaging.  The black tie optional event will take place at the Hilton Memphis, and is expected to raise more than $300,000 for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.  The event features a cocktail reception, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, a unique Fund A Cure appeal and fabulous entertainment by Kallen Esperian and The Distraxshuns.

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