Singing for a Cure When their youngest daughter, Elowen, was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, the Smith family was determined to help other children like her. With the creative help of daughters Kate, Olivia and Elowen, the Smiths began the popular Karaoke for Kidneys fundraiser which benefits the Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence at Levine Children’s Hospital. For three years, the Smiths have hosted the benefit concert to show their appreciation for the care they have received and to provide a dose of hope to other children living with kidney disease. The talent show, which was broadcast virtually this year, has raised more than $16,000 to date.
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1. Levine Children's kidney patient Elowen Smith, along with her entire family, hosted a virtual Karaoke for Kidneys fundraising event, raising over $16,000 to benefit the hospital's Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence. 2. WCNC-TV shared Elowen's story of hope with Charlotte Today viewers and introduced her family, as well as Susan Massengill, MD, medical director of pediatric nephrology, to celebrate the impact philanthropy has on patients treated by Levine Children's for chronic kidney diseases and disorders.
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