Stories of Hope

Every year, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates join forces to support 170 Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals through the “Spark Good” campaign. In 2024, 74 Charlotte-area locations participated in the campaign for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, a member of CMN Hospitals since 1988. Thanks to contributions from store associates, customers, and members, local Walmart and Sam’s Club locations have...

Speedway Children’s Charities and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation are proving that the spirit of NASCAR extends beyond the track, making a lasting impact on local children and families through their generous support....

Gift of gratitude honors life of Barbara Killian CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21, 2024 – A $2 million donation to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign will honor the life of Barbara Killian, a former patient at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. The gift from her husband, John Killian, acknowledges his late wife’s thoracic oncology care team and will provide support for patients facing a...

Now, Dr. Mary Hall has added “philanthropist’” to her list of accolades, following a major gift that she and her husband, Dr. David Hall, made in support of family medicine at Atrium Health. Hall retired in June 2024 after 37 years of distinguished service including as Atrium Health’s senior vice president of medical education and chief academic officer. Longtime champions...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 30, 2024 – A $5 million donation to Atrium Health Foundation’s Giving Hope campaign honors R. Stuart Dickson, Atrium Health advocate and leader, who passed away in May of this year. The gift from longtime friends James E.S. “Jim” Hynes and Howard C. “Smoky” Bissell, acknowledges Dickson’s unwavering leadership, spanning decades of service and chairmanships on both the Atrium Health Board of Commissioners...

Paula Takacs was a new mom when she was diagnosed with liposarcoma, a malignant soft-tissue cancer. The bliss of caring for her newborn was cut short as she endured eight surgeries and extensive treatments. During her courageous battle, Paula became determined to create a foundation that would raise much needed funds to advance sarcoma research. Though, tragically, Paula succumbed to cancer...

The Carolina Panthers and Morris-Jenkins celebrated their fourth season of Kicks for Kids, benefiting Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital! To commemorate the 2023 Kicks for Kids season, the Carolina Panthers and Morris-Jenkins, alongside Levine Children’s Hospital, hosted an in-person celebration for patients, their families, and staff. For every Carolina Panthers field goal made during regular season home games this year, Morris-Jenkins...

Atrium Health receives $26.3 million grant....

Support for school-based virtual care....

MusicLand Gift Foundation has raised nearly $50,000 for life-improving services....

Transformational gift from the Greg Olsen Foundation ...

The Torrey Hemby Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders will make Charlotte a destination for pediatric cancer, blood disorders and cellular therapies care....