19May 2014

CBS Radio’s “Chris 95.1FM” raises over $40,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital

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On Wednesday, May 7, CBS Radio’s Drex, Maney, and Cassiday of KISS 95.1FM broadcasted live from the Seacrest Studios at Levine Children’s Hospital as “Chris 95.1FM.” Proceeds from the annual “Play Anything Day” radiothon benefit Levine Children’s Hospital. For many patients and families, the hospital becomes a home away from home while receiving long-term medical […]

16May 2014

Garden & statue dedication honors legacies of Robert Haywood Morrison and Jane Wilkes

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On May 13, Carolinas HealthCare Foundation hosted an intimate ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Robert Haywood Morrison Gardens on Little Sugar Creek Greenway. The gardens honor a $250,000 gift from the Robert Haywood Morrison Foundation in memory of Robert Morrison, a distinguished Charlotte businessman, environmentalist, and philanthropist.

Leaders representing Carolinas HealthCare System, the Robert […]

15May 2014

Pink Knights raise over $14,000 for breast cancer outreach

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May 10th marked the 9th annual Pink Knights game, presented by Charlotte Radiology and Belk, Inc.  A “pink” theme was carried out all evening. The first 2,000 women to arrive at the BB&T Ballpark received complimentary pink baseballs. The Charlotte Knights donned pink jerseys; fans could bid on the same during a silent auction. While […]

15May 2014

Catwalk for a Cause and Martin Truex Jr. Foundation raise $60K to support Levine Children’s Hospital

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On May 14, 2014 more than 600 friends of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation enjoyed the 5th annual Catwalk for a Cause. Festivities included gourmet food, a silent auction, raffle prizes, and of course, the spring runway show featuring the latest designers from the runways of New York. Walking the catwalk alongside adult models were […]

12May 2014

We Keep Pounding in the FIGHT against pediatric cancer (#KeepPounding)

By |May 12th, 2014|Events, Fundraisers|0 Comments

On January 4, 2008, Adam Tanksley’s parents received devastating news about their (then) 3-year-old son.  Doctors at Levine Children’s Hospital told Sharon and Mike Tanksley their son had Stage IV Anaplastic Wilms’ Tumor, a very rare childhood kidney cancer with unfavorable histology (25-30% estimated cure rate). Approximately 6-7 kids are diagnosed per year with this […]