Dr. Gregory Smith is a philanthropist who has dedicated his heart to those in need. For this reason, Dr. Smith has participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) fundraising 5,000 rider 200 mile bicycling event for cancer research and treatment for the last 20+ years. Many warmly refer to Dr. Smith as the “doctor with the ponytail.” Dr. Smith grows out his ponytail to donate to Locks of Love for children with cancer. He has participated in or donated to many charity foundations including volunteering in soup kitchens, volunteering at the Mercy Health Center, donating to PMC; Relay for Life; Tri-to-Beat-Cancer; Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America; Georgia Highway Patrol; Northeast Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America & Learning for Life, Inc.; Oconee Warrior Foundation, Inc.; The Titan Foundation, Inc.; World Vision (Building a Better World for Children); Salvation Army; and several others. He hopes that by his example, others will be moved to uplift their community and help those in need.

Dr. Smith is a spiritual person, intellectual, an educator, and a family man. He believes in the strength of family ties and builds on that strength with his wife and children. Dr. Smith also promotes education as he knows this is the first step to improving our community and economy. His hobbies are reading, bicycling, hiking, camping, skiing, and traveling. He grew up on Disney and takes his family to Disney World every year as a tradition. Hence, you see the Mickey Mouse mascot for the office. He is a movie buff, and yes, he is a Trekkie (Star Trek fan). Dr. Smith loves to laugh and is one of the most personable doctors around. Not only does he provide medical care for his patients, he truly cares about his patients.

If you would like to show your support for cancer research and treatment please follow the instructions below for Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC).

1. Go to www.pmc.org
2. Click the RED button (either one) that says DONATE.
3. Under “Search for a person by name or ID” type GS0010.
4. Select Gregory Smith from Athens, GA Rider.
5. Enter amount of money (do not enter change) you would like to donate next to Gregory Smith. Example: If you would like to donate $20.00, enter 20. If you would like to donate $100.00, enter 100.
6. Click CONTINUE to donate by credit card.
7. Enter your email & billing zip code, then click CONTINUE.
8. Enter your information. Then select if you would   like to: Show your name  (Your name will appear on Rider’s private PMC account) Show note  (Your note will appear on Rider’s private PMC account) Show amount (Your donation will appear on Rider’s private PMC account)
9. Enter credit card info.
10. Enter a note to Rider. (optional)
11. Click CONTINUE
12. Verify info is correct and click MAKE A DONATION.
13. Be sure to call our office to let us know you made a donation so we can thank you and so we can add it to our thermometer.

Ms. Mary Dotson is a dedicated minister’s wife, and a strong woman of distinction. She has a passion for learning and encourages others to add to their skills. Ms. Dotson’s Southern hospitality and charm have a strong draw, not overlooking her modesty. She is a great believer in self-improvement as well as a contributor to the community. Her hobbies are reading, sewing, and cooking. Her interests are spending quality time with her family, taking part in religious acitivities, and experiencing new cuisines.