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 […]
On Friday, March 28, “Brothers for Bill” friends and family members rallied around the brave and inspiring patient—diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) more than 9 years ago—surprising Bill with a check presentation at the Carolinas ALS Center to celebrate recent fundraising efforts benefiting the Center through the Carolinas Garden of Hope. Chris Burgess, VP […]
Imagine the competitiveness of football, similar rules to basketball, and the physically demanding nature of rugby; now add the challenges of paralysis or limitations in at least three of your limbs. This is quad rugby. The Carolina Crash Quad Rugby team (known as ‘the Crash’) is known for their National standing within the United States […]
Pictured above (from left): Dr. Derek Raghavan, Matthew Salvino, and Dr. Kris Gaston
A local fundraising event spearheaded by a Charlotte-area high-school student raised more than $9,000 to support bladder cancer research at Atrium Health’s Levine Cancer Institute. Charlotte Catholic High School’s basketball program hosted “Cougars 4 Cancer” on February 7, featuring four basketball games between […]
A local fundraising event spearheaded by a Charlotte-area high-school student raised more than $9,000 to support bladder cancer research at Carolinas HealthCare System’s Levine Cancer Institute. Charlotte Catholic High School’s basketball program hosted “Cougars 4 Cancer” on February 7, featuring four basketball games between Charlotte Catholic, and rival West Mecklenburg High School’s, men’s and women’s […]
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