Stories of Hope

Nearly 2,300 community members registered for the 16th Annual Keep Pounding 5K on September 27, making this year’s event the largest in race history. Hosted by Atrium Health Foundation and the Carolina Panthers and presented by Rodgers Builders, Inc., the event raised more than $155,000 to benefit cancer programs at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children’s in...

For Bran, “Keep Pounding” is more than a mantra. It’s something he has embodied throughout every step of his cancer journey.  Diagnosed in March 2024 with a rare form of Stage 3 extrarenal nephroblastoma, or Wilms tumor, that had developed outside his kidney, Bran’s treatment journey at Atrium Health Levine Children’s was complex from the very beginning. He started chemotherapy...

In February 2026, Tara Caveny first noticed something different about her son. True, then 4, appeared thinner as his appetite decreased; he seemed sensitive on the left side of his mouth, and soon, he was sleeping more than usual.  They sought medical care, visiting doctors and emergency departments to understand what was happening. Eventually, True could no longer make it through a school day without wanting to sleep. Then Tara noticed his left eye didn’t look aligned with...

When Emily Kellogg felt a lump in her breast, she immediately scheduled an appointment with her gynecologist. Within days, a mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy confirmed she had breast cancer. As she began processing the news, additional scans revealed a spot on her liver, confirming that the cancer had spread. At just 27 years old, Emily was now facing stage 4...

David and Nicole Tepper Foundation joined forces for event to redefine care for area children...

Hundreds of patient families, caregivers, and supporters came out to support Atrium Health Levine Children’s in Charlotte....

Event series advances survivorship care at Atrium Health Levine Cancer....

In September 2025, more than 125 teammates, community members, and grateful patients gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation....

Over 1,800 participants attended the race....

An evening filled with powerful stories, medical discoveries, and the voices that bring hope to patients....

11th annual event to help redefine care at Levine Children’s Hospital ...

On November 2, Atrium Health Foundation hosted the 29th Annual Hopebuilders 5K, presented by Morris-Jenkins. The event drew over 750 participants, uniting corporate sponsors, competitive runners, families, and care teams in a shared mission to honor the special children in their lives. Together, the dedicated community raised $135,000 (and counting) for Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, showcasing their deep commitment to the health and well-being of...