SUMMARY: In 2007, Mrs. Edwina Hefner and colleagues founded the Nashville chapter of Les Gemmes, Incorporated, a community service group focused on mentoring girls into adulthood through their “Lighting the Path for Girls” program. Named “The Jewels” to reflect the French meaning of Les Gemmes, the organization supports girls with workshops, educational trips, and scholarships. To fund these initiatives, they launched an annual Literary Luncheon, promoting authors and the importance of reading. Over 18 years, the event has expanded to honor local heroes and artists, raising crucial funds to empower more girls each year. The 18th Luncheon will be held May 17th.

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SUMMARY: Tennessee residents are being encouraged to safely engage in kayaking through beginner classes offered by the American Canoe Association, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Tennessee State Parks. The classes, including a “Kayaking 101” session at Long Hunter State Park on May 17, coincide with National Safe Boating Week. The focus is on safety, with certified instructors volunteering to teach. While all classes in Middle Tennessee are sold out, East Tennessee still has openings. Online resources and private instructors are also available to those interested in kayaking.

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SUMMARY: A Memphis father is pleading for help after his 17-year-old son, Jamon Washington, was shot six times in the back by his cousin in February, leaving him paralyzed with incomplete quadriplegia. Jamon has been at Regional One Medical Center for over three months, undergoing multiple surgeries and facing complications. Once a high school senior about to graduate and pursuing real estate, Jamon now cannot speak or feed himself and has minimal motor function. His father, James Washington, moved from Florida to care for him and is struggling financially. A GoFundMe has been created to assist with mounting medical bills.

James Washington said his son, Jameion, should be preparing for his high school graduation next week. Instead, he’s in a hospital bed, paralyzed after being shot six times time by his step-cousin, according to the father. The 17-year-old has had multiple surgeries and setbacks, and James Washington said the bills have been piling up.

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