Record-Breaking Attendance as Runners ‘Keep Pounding’ Cancer

On June 3, Atrium Health Foundation hosted the 13th Annual Keep Pounding 5K in partnership with the Carolina Panthers. Co-presented by JELD-WEN and Rodgers Builders, the event welcomed a record number of participants to Charlotte, North Carolina, raising over $130,000 for cancer research and patient support programs at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute (LCI) and Atrium Health Levine Children's.

“We have seen firsthand how the funds raised by this race have impacted those at Levine Children’s and Levine Cancer Institute,” said Page Stroup, director of development at Atrium Health Foundation, to a crowd of nearly 1,500 supporters. “Patients, young and old, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials that just a few years ago were not available here. This gives them, and their families, hope and inspiration.”

Steve Kramer and David Buckland, both cancer warriors who have benefited from Atrium Health's world-class cancer programs, helped kick off the race, which began at LCI. Runners then made their way to Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, crossing the finish line on the field.

Since the Keep Pounding initiative began 20 years ago, over $4.5 million has been raised to advance cancer research at Atrium Health.

1. Nearly 1,500 participants joined the Keep Pounding 5K this June, a record year for the 13th annual road race. Pictured (2, 3): Runners of all ages crossed the finish line inside Bank of America stadium for the Keep Pounding 5K.

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SEPTEMBER 28

Pink Pint Night NoDa Brewing Company

Benefiting the Levine Cancer Institute: Project PINK breast cancer screening program.

AtriumHealthFoundation.org/ PinkPintNight

OCTOBER 8

Swim Across AmericaCharlotte Open-Water Swim Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, South Carolina

Benefiting cancer research at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital. SwimAcrossAmerica.org/ Charlotte

OCTOBER 19

Tickled Pink Rolling Hill Farms, Monroe, NC

Benefiting breast cancer screening and education for residents of Union County and surrounding counties.

AtriumHealthFoundation.org/ TickledPink

NOVEMBER 13

Save Your Skin Melanoma

Awareness Golf Classic Ballantyne Country Club

Benefiting the Carolinas Melanoma & Immunotherapy Fund

AtriumHealthFoundation.org/ SaveYourSkin