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Kim Mitchell

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Monetary donation were used to purchase shoes to donate as well.

A Loving

LEGACY THROUGH SHOES CASSELL BROTHERS' EMPLOYEE AIMS TO COLLECT 5,620 SHOES FOR KIDS TO HONOR HER FATHER

children in South Carolina’s low performing schools. With new shoes, Staley hopes to inspire confidence for children and also encourage education. A PAIR OF SHOES CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, AND THOUSANDS OF SHOES CAN HELP HONOR A LIFE. Kim Mitchell, community relations manager at Cassell Brothers Heating and Cooling, headed up the efforts at Cassell Brothers to

“I started working at Cassell Brothers five years ago, and I was aware that Coach Staley had that non-profit,” Mitchell said. “When I came to work here, I approached our owner James Cassell about doing a shoe drive for Coach Staley.”

collect new shoes for children to help support the INNERSOLE proj-

Mitchell’s father was just as passionate about the women’s bas-

ect, but in homage to her father who “was taken by Jesus” in May,

ketball team at USC, and not even cancer could keep him away.

she has a new goal to collect 5,620 pairs of shoes.

However, his struggles did inspire Mitchell to create a lasting legacy

As fans of the Lady Gamecocks Women’s Basketball team at the

in Clyde’s name.

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University of South Carolina, Mitchell and her family - especially her father Clyde Lipsey- go above and beyond as fans. Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women’s basketball team created a nonprofit called INNERSOLE. Co-founded in 2013 by Staley and Rene McCall Flint, INNERSOLE has donated well over 7,500 new shoes to underprivileged

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FIGHTING HARD In December 2019, Kim’s father was diagnosed with cancer and had a tumor growing on his T12 vertebra. The diagnosis was during basketball season, and Clyde missed many games. “His goal was to be in the stands on February 20, when the Gamecocks played UCONN, their big rival. As only God would have it, his last treatment was on the 20th. He rang the bell that afternoon

do a shoe drive and I had a lofty goal. My goal was 5,620 new shoes, which coincides with the day my dad went to heaven - May 6, 2020.” Since that day, Mitchell and her supporters officially delivered 1,992 pair of shoes with roughly about 600 that need to be boxed and counted and delivered. “I’m a little over halfway there, and we will keep collecting as long as we can collect,” Mitchell said.

about 3 p.m., and he was able to be in the stands that night,” Mitchell

“I am overwhelmed by the response. I was just looking for a way

said. “He felt well enough that in March we traveled to Greenville to

to keep my dad’s legacy alive. It’s amazing. My dad’s legacy is going

the SCC tournament and we got to watch the Lady Gamecocks com-

to continue and it’s a beautiful thing.”

pete.” He got to watch his girls BEAT UCONN for the first time ever.

“Our owners, Jamey and Dana Cassell have been very gener-

However, Clyde’s health was shortlived. By the end of April 2020,

ous in letting me collect shoes at our office and they also made a

he started feeling bad again. On May 4, doctors told the family that

very substantial financial contribution to this shoe drive. Many of

Clyde had stage four liver cancer.

my co-workers also contributed shoes and monetary donations,”

“On May 6, 2020, Jesus came and took my dad to Heaven,” said Mitchell. “My dad loved the girls basketball team. He called them ‘his girls.’ So I want to do something to keep his legacy alive. I thought we would

said Mitchell. Individuals can give to support the shoe drive by dropping off new shoes for ages K to 12 at Cassell Brothers or via Venmo @VickiAmick or Cash App $VickiAmick.

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Lexington Medical Center Is The Heart Of The Midlands LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HEARTCARE CENTER™ NATIONAL DISTINCTION OF EXCELLENCE FROM AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY ARTICLE JENNIFER WILSON, LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

MARY GREEN BRUSH TAKES A BRISK ONE-HOUR WALK ALMOST

of lightheadedness

EVERY DAY WITH A FRIEND IN HER COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD.

breath, but Mary said her doctors in

But the walk she took on November 16 brought her down a path she’ll never forget.

shortness

Columbia could find nothing unusual. When she arrived at the Lexington Medical

“The neighborhood has hills. Toward the end of a large hill, I would

Center Emergency Department in West

sometimes feel lightheaded and short of breath,” she said. “But on

Columbia, Mary met Robert A. Leonardi, MD,

that day, it was much worse. I felt like if I kept going, I was going to

FACC, FSCAI, cardiologist with Lexington

pass out.”

Medical Heart and Vascular Center.

And despite sitting on the curb for a few minutes, going home and sipping some cold water, that feeling didn’t go away. “I kept being lightheaded. I was seeing spots. And I still had shortness of breath.”

“Atrial fibrillation is a heart rhythm abnormality that is increasingly common with age, can have many different triggers, and is usually associated with high heart rates,”

Her heart rate monitor showed her heart rate was high and her

Dr. Leonardi said. “Without proper manage-

blood pressure was low. She vomited several times. At that point

ment, it can lead to heart failure and strokes.

Mary’s husband and her neighbor called 9-1-1. When paramedics

It’s also highly treatable.”

arrived, Mary tried to stand up, but nearly fainted. Before loading her into the ambulance, the paramedics told Mary she had atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat that can cause heart palpitations, fatigue, lightheadedness, chest discomfort, and shortness of breath.

Dr. Leonardi and the Emergency department team administered the medicine that stopped Mary’s atrial fibrillation. But doctors admitted Mary to the hospital so that they could run more tests.

“I said, ‘What? That’s a big deal! How could I have that?’”

Inside Lexington Medical Center’s cardiac

At age 68, Mary Green, a retired communications profes-

catheterization lab, doctors found that she

sional who worked at SCANA, eats healthy, exercises and sees

had a 30 percent blockage of plaque in one

a doctor routinely. Sometimes, her blood pressure became

artery and an echocardiogram revealed a

low, and over the years, she experienced intermittent bouts

slight stiffening of the heart.

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LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER (CONTINUED)

Lexington Medical Center's team of doctors, advanced practice providers, nurses and support staff who have a passion for quality and service.

“Mary’s symptoms of lightheadedness and shortness of breath combined with her very low blood pressures made

Lexington

Medical

Center

has

received

the

prestigious

us worry. She did the right thing by coming to the hospital,

HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the

where we could figure out how to help her,” Dr. Leonardi

American College of Cardiology. The hospital is the only health care

said. Some patients are reluctant to leave home because

organization in South Carolina with this accreditation, and one of

of COVID-19, but coming to the hospital with symptoms of

only 30 in the United States to achieve this honor.

shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or lightheadedness is much safer than staying at home.” Today, Mary’s back to walking the neighborhood, and the lightheadedness is gone. “What they did for me saved my life,” she said.

A HEARTCARE CENTER

The HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence is the highest honor the ACC awards. Lexington Medical Center achieved this elite status by demonstrating its commitment to delivering the highest quality heart care for our community. “Since Lexington Medical Center began its comprehensive car-

Mary Green wrote a letter to Lexington Medical Heart and

diovascular care program in 2012, we have strived to provide the

Vascular Center after she was discharged from the hospital,

best possible heart care to our families, friends, and neighbors,”

ending it this way:

said Tod Augsburger, president & CEO of Lexington Medical

“Thank you so much for such a wonderful practice

Center. “This honor reflects our commitment to meeting our hos-

with doctors and staff who have such compassion and

pital’s mission of providing quality health services that meet the

medical skills.”

needs of our community.”

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The ACC has repeatedly recognized Lexington

Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center inte-

Medical Center for its excellent heart care. In 2014, the

grates all cardiovascular services available in the

hospital received the organization’s Chest Pain Center

hospital’s network and leads the way in shaping car-

Accreditation for providing efficient and effective care

diovascular care in the Midlands.

for acute coronary syndrome patients. In July 2020,

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause

Lexington Medical Center became the first hospital in

of death in the United States. Lexington Medical Heart

South Carolina and the second in the nation with an

and Vascular Center represents Lexington Medical

Accredited ACC Cardiac Cath Lab. In September 2020,

Center’s commitment to help serve community mem-

Lexington Medical Center became the ACC’s first certi-

bers facing this challenging disease. The team at

fied Transcatheter Valve program in South Carolina, and

Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center includes

one of just 14 nationally.

all cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, vascular

Robert M. Malanuk, MD, FACC, medical director of Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center, said the recognition reflects a team effort.

surgery specialists, and advanced practice providers in cardiovascular care. Heart disease and vascular disease are serious and

“We are proud of our heart program for being nation-

closely related. Patients who have one are more likely

ally recognized by this honor and for being the first in the

to have the other. The multidisciplinary team combines

state as a designated HeartCARE center,” Dr. Malanuk

the expertise of three medical specialties to address

said. “This recognition reflects a tremendous effort put

patients’ needs from diagnosis and treatment to man-

forward by a team of doctors, advanced practice pro-

agement and prevention.

viders, nurses and support staff who have a passion

“Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center will

for quality and service. We dedicate ourselves daily to

allow us to continue to provide quality health care ser-

ensure that Lexington Medical Center is the best place

vices that meet the needs of our growing community,”

for our patients to receive their heart and vascular care.”

said Jeffrey A. Travis, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon.

COMPLETE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE For nearly 11 years, Lexington Medical Center has provided patients with complete cardiac care.

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LE ARN SOMETHING:

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