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Support to Go author Pat
McRee is a two-time breast
cancer survivor and the founding Director of
Flying
Colors (cancer support and resource center). After a
thirteen-year career in marketing services management, Pat joined forces
with Dr. Kirby Smith and The Memphis Cancer Foundation to pursue their
shared dream of a full-time center where cancer survivors could meet and
draw strength from each other. Flying Colors was born in June of 1996
and under her direction has served thousands of people touched by
cancer, while serving as a model for centers around the country.
She has been named
one of the "Fifty Women Who Make a Difference" by Memphis Woman
Magazine and a "Hometown Hero" by The Susan G. Komen Foundation, has
been featured often on Memphis television and radio, and is a
contributing author to Carpe Diem, A Retreat for Life.
Her speeches have
captured audiences that include cancer survivors and supporters, medical
professionals, business people and women’s groups with her gift for
finding humor in the midst of crisis.
Here are
comments after Pat's recent presentation for nurses, oncologists,
surgeons and radiologists at the Progress and Promise Conference:
"Excellent speaker. Very
Real!"
"Fun and exciting!"
"What a blessing!
Fantastic!"
"This program is what every
cancer patient needs -- humorous and enlightening."
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Pat
needs to come to the hospital so everyone can learn from her."
"Excellent presentation!
Great lady!"
And from the Jackson, TN General Hospital:
"The compliments on the program have truly been overwhelming.
Your content and delivery were so pertinent and effective. Such
a fabulous speaker!"
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