Atrium Health Foundation Annual Report 2018

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2018 26,804 TOTAL NU MB ER O F D O NO R S

29.2 million TOTAL AMO U NT O F MO NEY RA I S E D

188,906 D O NAT IO NS MAD E

MISSION OUR MISSION: Inspire transformational giving to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing – for all.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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PATIENT CARE

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RESEARCH

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EDUCATION

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IMPACT OF GIVING

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GRANTS/FOUNDATIONS

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ANNUAL/PLANNED GIVING

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CORPORATE PARTNERS

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SPECIAL EVENTS

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COMMUNICATIONS

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ADVOCATES

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look back on 2018 with awe and inspiration as we celebrate the generous

benefactors who make our job at Atrium Health Foundation so rewarding. These are the people who see a need, have the passion, and wish to help us achieve what might otherwise be beyond our grasp.

I’m awed by our virtual care clinics, which are addressing a critical need for advanced primary care in rural areas; and inspired by the generous corporate support and collaboration for this community initiative. I’m also awed by our high-tech printing lab where cardiologists and surgeons print 3-D hearts to help determine a patient’s course of treatment. The grateful patient family whose

“It’s a privilege to be part of an extraordinary team that is dedicated

philanthropy made it all possible serves as an inspiration for us all.

to building relationships, trust, and momentum for Atrium Health.

And there are countless more patients and families, foundations, and

Together, we embody the heart and spirit of our mission of inspiring

corporations who inspire us and exemplify the true meaning of philanthropy, which is “the love of people.”

transformational giving to promote health, hope and healing – for all.”

Not only are they committed to our mission of providing the best care for all, but their exceptional level of support

is directly linked to Atrium Health’s status as a top destination nationally for specialized care. I am grateful for their gifts and encouraged by their efforts to transform healthcare delivery throughout the region.

It’s also a privilege to be part of an extraordinary team that is dedicated to building relationships, trust, and momentum for Atrium Health. Together, we embody the heart and spirit of our mission of inspiring transformational giving to promote health, hope and healing – for all.

With gratitude,

Armando L. Chardiet President

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Established the William R. Britton Jr. Myeloma Research Fund in support of Levine Cancer Institute

$350K

Supported enhancements in patient experience at Levine Children’s Hospital

march

$500K

4th Annual Levine Children’s Gala

The Duke Endowment

$1.4 million

$1.8 million

Supported Levine Children’s Hospital

Granted support for community health initiatives at Atrium Health

may

Morris-Jenkins

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Britton Foundation

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Created the Isabella Santos Rare and Solid Tumor Program at Levine Children’s Hospital

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Estate of Seddon “Rusty” Goode, Jr.

$500K

Contributed funds to support innovate clinical and laboratory research at Levine Cancer Institute

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$300K

Supported Levine Children’s Hospital

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$5 million

Celgene

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Isabella Santos Foundation

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february

2018 MAJOR Carolinas HealthCare Foundation becomes Atrium Health Foundation

estones Grateful Patient Family

$1.5 million

$1 million

Supported One Charlotte Health Alliance and rural health initiatives at Atrium Health

Pfizer

december

Donated funds in support of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program at Levine Children’s Hospital

august

july

$760K

Blue Cross Blue Shield NC

october

HEARTest YARD

Provided support for the Nephrology Center of Excellence at Levine Children’s Hospital

$800K Granted the ASIPRE Breast Cancer Research Award for Levine Cancer Institute

Supported cardiac rehab, wellness, and support programs at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute

$1.6 million

Supported Levine Children’s Hospital through Atrium Health Gives/Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Campaign

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Wells Fargo Championship $250K

Supported the Pediatric Cancer Program at Levine Children’s Hospital through Champions for Education

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$1 million

Atrium Health Teammates

october

Jerry and Rosalind Richardson

september

august

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Grateful Patient Family $1 million Established the Richard L. White Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology at Levine Cancer Institute

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Annual Financial Highlights 2018 SUMMARY IN THOUSANDS

Assets Receivables

$ 42,616

Cash & Investments

278,141

Other

10,752

Total Assets

$ 331,509

Liabilities & Net Assets Grants & Accounts Payable

$

2,849

Other Liabilities

1,146

Revocable Funds Managed for others

1,832

Net Assets

325,682

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$ 331,509

Revenues Net Contributions

$ 34,934

Net Investment Losses

(17,419)

Total Revenues

$ 17,515

Grants & Expenses Grants

$ 36,300

General Administrative

1,319

Fundraising

3,546

Depreciation

637

Total Grants & Expenses

$ 41,802

Net Assets

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Change in Net Assets

$ (24,287)

Net Assets Beginning of Year

$ 349,969

Net Assets End of Year

$ 325,682

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2014 - 2018 SUMMARY TOTAL ASSETS (MILLIONS)

355.3 331.5

GRANT EXPENDITURES (MILLIONS)

29.2

294.4 2017

2018

NET CONTRIBUTIONS RECORDED

2014

(MILLIONS)

2015

2016

2017

2018

34.0

34.9

38.6

20.2

22.0 2014

28.4

2016

28.7

2015

36.3

35.0

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314.5 2014

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FUND ALLOCATIONS PROGRAMS/ RESEARCH

INITIATIVES

40%

38%

EDUCATION

FACILITIES

5%

17%

REVENUE BREAKDOWN MAJOR GIFTS

49% EVENTS CORPORATE GIVING

19%

ANNUAL GIVING

10%

7%

OTHER GIFTS

12%

PLANNED GIFTS

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n 2018, Atrium Health Foundation received transformative gifts that will have a profound and immediate impact on the quality of patient care – both locally and around the world. From a gift to support women’s health in Eastern Europe to the significant commitment that established a rare and solid tumor program at Levine Children’s Hospital, our donors stepped forward, inspired change, and demonstrated their passion for the health of their community.

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ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION $5 MILLION PEDIATRIC RARE & SOLID TUMOR PROGRAM/LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

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When young Isabella Santos was being treated for cancer, she was fortunate to have access to the most cutting-edge treatments available for her rare type of the disease – neuroblastoma.

Unfortunately, she and her family had to travel out of state for the care they needed, adding expenses and the inconvenience of long-distance care – all at a time when the pressures of Isabella’s illness were already burdensome enough.

Erin Santos, now Executive Director and President of the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF), came away from the experience determined to do whatever she could to spare other families similar stresses. She set a personal goal of bringing the best cancer therapies available to Charlotte. By 2017 the foundation named in Isabella’s honor had raised enough money to donate $1 million to Levine Children’s Hospital to create the region’s only MIBG suite. The suite, now completed, includes a lead-lined room where neuroblastoma patients receive special radiation treatments in isolation.

Then in April 2018 ISF took their giving to a new level, pledging $5 million to establish The Isabella Santos Foundation Rare & Solid Tumor Program at Levine Children’s Hospital. The program will oversee care for all solid tumors, rare tumors and MIBG therapy, as well as related clinical and scientific research. It is expected to serve nearly one-third of the 135 new cancer patients who are treated at Levine Children’s each year.

Although Isabella lost her battle with neuroblastoma at the age of seven, her spirit now lives on every time a child with a similar diagnosis has access to the care they need, close to home.

Santos, Executive Director and < Erin President of ISF, and Gene Woods, President and CEO of Atrium Health, outside the MIBG suite, a component of the rare and solid tumor program at LCH.

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“It is virtually impossible to advance the types of pediatric cancer research and treatments that we truly need, based solely on regular funding,” explains Dr. Javier Oesterheld, Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation Endowed Chair in Cancer and Blood Disorders. “That’s why we are so indebted to the Isabella Santos Foundation and its supporters throughout the region. Their collective investments will allow our program to flourish and be among the very best in the entire nation.”

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Special thanks to our Atrium Health Teammates who give generously to support the health and wellbeing of our patients.

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CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS $3.3 MILLION LEVINE CHILDREN’S

Levine Children’s in 2018, thanks to generous support from the national partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. From sales of “miracle balloon” icons at registers to grass roots efforts such as bake sales and barbeques; to home sales and haircuts; to grocery stores and gas stations, the efforts of local partners generated over $3 million for programs, equipment, and research at Levine Children’s Hospital.

landing the campaign (once again) as the largest of its kind in the U.S.

Atrium Health Employees, Costco, Dance Marathon, Great Clips, Marriott, Publix, Radiothons, REMAX, Speedway, and Walmart/Sam’s

The company’s 2018 “Miracle Balloon The Charlotte results represented a portion of the $5.6 million raised nationally by Publix.

Walmart and Sam’s Club campaigns in the United States and Canada hit a milestone for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in 2018, with a remarkable $1 billion raised since 1987.

Associates and customers of Walmart and Sam’s Club locally raised more than $450,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital, through in-store and other grassroots fundraising efforts.

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Campaign” raised a total of $100,000 locally.

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Teammates at Atrium Health brought in almost half of the total through their annual giving campaign,

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THE DUKE ENDOWMENT $1.8 MILLION IMPROVING PUBLIC HEALTH BY ENHANCING ACCESS FOR TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS The Duke Endowment, one of the most well-known and respected charitable organizations in the country, has been supporting innovative healthcare programs in Charlotte for decades. Its financial commitments to Atrium Health have grown steadily in more recent years, in recognition of the health system’s growing role as a leading healthcare innovator.

In 2018, Atrium Health Foundation received a record financial commitment from The Endowment: Three grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million to improve public health by enhancing access for traditionally underserved populations; increasing the emphasis on preventive care; and expanding the types of care that can be delivered to patients closer to their homes.

The largest among these – and the largest single grant Atrium has ever received from the Endowment – was a $1.1 million grant for a new cardiac care initiative, “Perfect Care,” being piloted by Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute. Targeted for six hospitals within the Atrium Health network, the program aims to improve patient access and education while reducing the disparities that can occur in providing followup care after cardiac surgery. It will be among the first projects of its kind, nationally, and will focus on engaging patients and their families through remote telemonitoring.

A separate $480,000 grant will support expansion of “food pharmacies” operated by the ONE Charlotte Health Alliance, a collaboration between Atrium Health, Novant Health and the Mecklenburg County Health Department. The grant will support two clinic-based emergency food pharmacies, as well as two refrigerated food vehicles. Together, these food pharmacies will provide a healthy food assistance option for the residents of economically challenged areas.

Additionally, the Department of Oral Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center received a $200,000 boost to integrate dental care at Levine Children’s Hospital, ensuring patients who have lacked access to this service now receive optimal care that is essential prior to surgery or transplant.

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“We know from experience that Atrium Health has the ability to create innovative program models that address the basic drivers of health,” said Lin Hollowell, Director of HealthCare at The Duke Endowment.

“In addition, Atrium has the capacity to transport learnings in a way that impacts a much broader population.”

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BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD $1.5 MILLION PRIMARY CARE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES Atrium Health Foundation received $1.5 million in donations in 2018 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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of North Carolina to address access to healthcare in vulnerable communities. A $750,000 commitment is supporting the operations of two mobile health units deployed to some of Charlotte’s most underserved neighborhoods. The units, managed by ONE Charlotte Health Alliance, will offer advanced primary care services, including screenings, dental care and behavioral health services.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield NC committed an additional $750,000 to expand the number of schoolbased virtual clinics in Cleveland County. A pilot virtual clinic measurably reduced the number of early school dismissals related to daytime illness, as well as the number of visits to emergency departments for non-emergency situations and connected more children with primary care providers. The virtual clinic program was developed through a partnership between Levine Children’s Shelby Children’s Clinic, Atrium Health’s Community Health division, the Cleveland County Public Health Center, and the Cleveland County School District.

With support from BCBS NC the program will ultimately serve all elementary and middle schools in Cleveland County.

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The fund will support psychological, educational, and other world-class programs and services dedicated to improving the emotional health and well-being of patients with cardiovascular conditions.

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Rebecca Fallon, M.S., and the excellent care their family received at Atrium Health.

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GRATEFUL PATIENT FAMILY $1 MILLION PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE LEVINE CHILDREN’S For the second year in a row, a grateful patient family donated $1 million to support the Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence at Levine Children’s Hospital. The funds will be used to expand the

Under Dr. Massengill’s leadership, Levine Children’s has gained national recognition as an innovator in research, patient experience, and quality outcomes for nephrology. The hospital has been ranked

by U.S. News & World Report as a best children’s hospital in Nephrology for 12 consecutive years – and Dr. Massengill gives much of that credit to philanthropy.

Support from grateful patients, businesses and organizations has enabled Dr. Massengill to assemble a world-class team that emphasizes public education and awareness of kidney disease, shares research nationwide, and develops

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research efforts and clinical team at the Center, which is directed by Susan Massengill, MD.

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received funding for a new Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program, which Greg and Kara established through philanthropy in 2017. This innovative program provides pediatric heart patients with early diagnosis; comprehensive evaluation by a team of pediatric specialists; coordinated care through a single clinic; and related research.

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Levine Children’s Hospital - where their youngest son TJ was treated for a congenital heart defect –

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Olsen and his wife Kara made generous donations through their family foundation to support programs

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Over the last five years, Receptions for Research: The Greg Olsen Foundation has raised over $2 million

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THE LEVINE FAMILIES $500K CHALLENGE GIFT PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE – LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

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During the 2018 Levine Children’s Gala, Sandra and Leon Levine, along with their family – Amy and Alfred Dawson, Lori and Eric Sklut, and Julie and Howard Levine – presented a matching gift challenge of half a million dollars. Inspired by their lead, donors responded generously and contributed a matching $500,000. The challenge gift and matching funds are being used to renovate and expand the size of the bone marrow transplant and cellular therapies unit at Levine Children’s.

Thanks to the Levine Family’s ongoing support, Levine Children’s is sustaining its reputation as one of the leading facilities of its kind in the country.

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able to create three-dimensional,

“Tansukh, Sarl and Rajesh Ganatra Pediatric

plastic heart models that greatly

Cardiology Fund.” The fund was deployed in 2018

enhance how they care for

to help develop the new pediatric catheterization

patients with complex heart

laboratories at Levine Children’s Hospital.

defects. This invaluable technology, which help doctors

More recently, Ganatra funds have helped to spur

plan cardiac catheterizations and

additional innovations, including a new 3-D printing

surgical procedures, will gradually

lab, which opened in October 2018. The Ganatra 3-D

be expanded to offer at other

Printing Lab allows for the creation of a life-size model

congenital heart centers in the

of a patient’s heart – utilizing images obtained from

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MRI or CT scans. These models are helpful not only in pre-surgical patient education efforts, but in physician surgical planning efforts as well.

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MARTIN TRUEX JR FOUNDATION/SHERRY STRONG $300,000 SUPPORTIVE ONCOLOGY - LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, LEVINE CANCER INSTITUTE NASCAR’s Martin Truex Jr and his longtime partner Sherry Pollex continue to make an

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An ovarian cancer survivor turned advocate, Sherry has extended the reach of the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, which currently funds ovarian cancer research and integrative health services for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, in addition to childhood cancer initiatives. She and Martin have also used the platform of SherryStrong to expand Levine

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impact “off the track” with their generous

Cancer Institute’s supportive oncology services,

Martin Truex Jr and his longtime partner

such as healing touch therapy and acupuncture.

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MORRIS-JENKINS $350,000 PATIENT EXPERIENCE, LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Ongoing support from a local business with a big heart – Morris-Jenkins – is ensuring that patients and families can better navigate Levine Children’s Hospital. The company’s generous donation in 2018 supported design of a new mobile phone app to both elevate the patient experience and entertain patients. The app, complete with preparation tips and wayfinding, also includes whimsical games such as Percy’s Pounce and Bounce, powered

by Morris-Jenkins.

To date, Morris Jenkins has committed nearly $1 million to special programs and resources at Levine Children’s, including celebrations (end of chemo/treatment parties), bright murals on the corridors leading to surgery, and the Seacrest Studios.

MARTHA HENDRICKS $150,000 BOSNIAN MEDICAL FUND, LEVINE CANCER INSTITUTE The Levine Cancer Institute Bosnian Medical Fund was established through a generous Indian Trail, N.C. The Fund will support exchange visits and research collaborations between the Institute and oncologists in Bosnia.

the care she received from Lejla Hadzikadiccancer. Through conversations with Dr. was a child, Ms. Hendricks learned that women in Bosnia typically have long waits

Bosnian women expressed gratitude for access to mammograms through a partnership with Levine Cancer Institute.

“I wanted to help people who don’t have access to resources that were readily

PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY, ALS CENTER Thanks to a contribution of $125,000 from the Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation in 2018, patients treated at the Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS MDA Center will have access to innovative medical technology. Specifically, this support will help patients to acquire specialized communication devices and software that assist individuals dealing with neurodegenerative diseases. The Foundation made this grant at the recommendation of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Shea III of Charlotte.

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gift of $150,000 from Martha Hendricks of

GRATEFUL PATIENT FAMILIES $350,000 BLADDER CANCER PROGRAMS, RESEARCH — LEVINE CANCER INSTITUTE

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Gifts from grateful patient families will help advance bladder cancer programs and initiatives at Levine Cancer Institute, the only center in the region that is actively engaged in bladder cancer research. The funds will help advance the diagnosis and management of the disease and support projects that can lead to novel therapies.

POUNDING FOR PARKER FOUNDATION $100,000 NEURO-ONCOLOGY AND BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORSHIP — LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL The Pounding For Parker Foundation donated $100,000 to Levine Children’s Hospital in 2018 to support the neuro-oncology and brain tumor survivorship programs directed by Dr. Chad Jacobsen and Dr. David Gass. The Foundation’s fundraising focuses on survivor wellness and addressing the potential late-effects of chemotherapy among children. Their latest gift will support a neuro-oncology nurse navigator to help with this specialized form of patient care.

Parker Cowherd, Foundation namesake, inspired his family’s involvement after undergoing cancer treatment at Levine Children’s Hospital. Today he is cancer-free.

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ajor gifts received during 2018 are fueling Atrium Health discovery, creativity and innovative research projects to advance the boundaries of medicine for all. Philanthropic support is providing new clinical trials for cancer patients, paving the way for novel therapies, and creating behavioral health innovations throughout the health system.

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PFIZER – ASPIRE $800,000 BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

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Levine Cancer Institute was awarded a $800,000 grant from Pfizer Oncology in support of breast cancer research. The ASPIRE Breast Cancer Research Award will specifically fund a trial to develop novel therapeutic combinations for certain types of breast cancer.

Dr. Antoinette Tan, Chief of Breast Medical Oncology at the Institute, will serve as the sponsorinvestigator for the trial, which will begin enrolling patients in 2019. Patients with operable Stage II-III breast cancer of any subtype are eligible for the trial, designed to study the immune effects of

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Other than discovering new treatment options for breast cancer, what inspires Dr. Antoinette Tan every day is the courage and strength of the patients she treats. “It is my goal to help them through their experiences,” said Dr. Tan.

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The Celgene Corporation, headquartered in Summit, N.J.,

heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joined some of them

is a global biopharmaceutical company that devotes

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significant resources to developing innovative therapies for

demonstrate perseverance

the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. In line

by scaling mountains and

with this focus, Celgene contributed $500,000 during 2018 to

tackling road races, all

help support the clinical and laboratory research efforts being

while raising money for

led by Saad Usmani, MD. Dr. Usmani and his colleagues at

myeloma research.

Levine Cancer Institute have been recognized internationally for advancing novel therapies, including many FDA-approved targeted immunotherapies, that are improving treatment for multiple myeloma patients.

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BRITTON FOUNDATION $500,000 MYELOMA RESEARCH

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The Britton Foundation committed $500,000

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Funding from groups such as the Britton

an insurance executive and consultant who

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MDA/BOJANGLES’ $246,000 LIMB GIRDLE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY RESEARCH Atrium Health has partnered with the national Muscular Dystrophy Association and restaurant chain Bojangles’ for 10 Bojangles’/MDA Golf Classic. The event each year in October, is a perennial sellout, netting nearly $246,000 for use in 2018. Charitable proceeds were employed to underwrite limb girdle Medical Center’s McColl-Lockwood

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PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH, LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL The Wells Fargo Championship attracts some of the biggest names in golf to Charlotte each spring, competing for the big “win.” In 2018, the true winners were pediatric cancer patients at Levine Children’s Hospital, who benefited from a sizable donation from Champions for Education – the nonprofit host organization that operates the Championship.

For a decade, Champions for Education has generously supported the hospital’s cancer research efforts, which ensure the availability of novel treatment options for patients right in our community. To date, the Wells Fargo Championship has collectively donated $1.5 million in support of cancer research at Levine Children’s.

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including select clinical trials available to patients with soft tissue sarcomas.

Thanks to year-round fundraising and its flagship Sarcoma Stomp road race, the Foundation raised $250,000 in 2018 to support of Phase I and Phase II clinical research trials at Levine Cancer Institute, including sarcomaspecific clinical trials that will also be available to children who are diagnosed with the disease.

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH Expectant mothers will have access to innovative services, thanks to the generosity of the Fullerton Foundation of Gaffney, S.C., which provided a $220,000 grant during 2018 to support the specific research interests of Cheryl Dodds, MD. Dr. Dodds, a respected psychiatrist who attended medical school with support from a Fullerton Foundation scholarship and has over 30 years of experience in the field, is conducting a pilot perinatal depression screening project at the Mindy Ellen Levine Behavioral Health Center in Davidson, N.C. The grant will enable Atrium Health to develop better support services for expectant mothers, as well as new mothers, who are at high risk for depression or other related mood disorders.

SWIM ACROSS AMERICA $115,000 LEUKEMIA RESEARCH National nonprofit Swim Across support the field of leukemia research in Charlotte. Joined by local athletes and Olympians, as well as more than 200 swimmers and staff from Levine Cancer Institute, Swim Across Charlotte Open Water Swim at Lake Levine Cancer Institute’s leukemia currently host to an array of ongoing clinical and translational research as multiple Phase I trials with novel agents.

announced a $100,000 award in 2018 to enhance treatment strategies for acute myeloid leukemia. The grant will support the work of Levine Cancer Institute oncologist Brittany Ragon, MD. Dr. Ragon will serve as the principal investigator in a systematic study to identify personalized treatment strategies for patients diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a particularly aggressive form of cancer.

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THE RICHARD L. WHITE JR., MD DISTINGUISHED CHAIR IN SURGICAL ONCOLOGY The Richard L. White Jr., MD Distinguished Chair in Surgical Oncology was established in December 2018, thanks to a commitment of $1 million from a grateful patient family.

Dr. White, who joined Atrium Health (then Carolinas HealthCare System) more than two decades ago, is a renowned surgeon, researcher, educator and healthcare leader.

“This is a transformational gift that will help distinguish our supportive services and research as among the most advanced in the country,” said Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD, President of Levine Cancer Institute. “We are honored by and grateful for the vision that led to an endowment for this unique

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Dr. White is currently the Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Co-Director of the melanoma and breast programs at Levine Cancer Institute. His many national recognitions include a St. George’s Medal from the American Cancer Society for contributions to the fight against cancer.

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Darlyne Menscer spent her entire medical career serving in Family Medicine and with Atrium Health. In honor of her distinguished 39 years of service, The Darlyne Menscer, MD, Geriatric Medicine Educational Fund

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The Fund will support specialized training in geriatrics, visiting professors, poster presentations, publications, and leadership development for fellows and faculty. In addition, the fund will advance research and the development of novel geriatric tools that will shape the nature of geriatric care across multiple specialtiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from primary care, to emergency department care, and beyond.

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Elinor Caddell established a legacy around her lifetime love of learning.

WAYLAND H. CATO, JR. FOUNDATION $50,000 WAYLAND H. CATO, JR. NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

(CCHS), one of the premier two-year colleges in the nation, which offers educational opportunities for nurses and other healthcare specialists, was honored during 2018 to receive a $50,000 gift to support its scholarship fund.

Foundation to augment the existing “Wayland Scholarship Fund.”

support both full-time and part-time CCHS Dr. Hampton Hopkins, President of CCHS, states that scholarships not only help to build a stronger nursing workforce, but provide career opportunities in other allied health specialties.

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Carolinas College was recognized in 2017 and 2018 by Forbes

93% of graduates are placed in a job

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in their field of study within six months of graduation; 89% of those with Atrium Health.

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first RN to BSN Nursing completion program, the college’s first fully online degree program.

$5 million commitment from the Isabella Santos Foundation to establish the Isabella Santos Foundation Rare and Solid Tumor Program at Levine Children’s Hospital. 1/3 of new cancer patients at Levine Children’s will benefit.

$1.6 million contributed by Atrium Health Teammates to ensure the availability of stateof-the-art medical equipment and facilities for patient care at Levine Children’s Hospital

IMPACT OF GIVING 1 of 22 members, globally, of the International Myeloma Foundation and the Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium – Levine Cancer Institute is trailblazing clinical trials in multiple myeloma.

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$350,000 contributed

by Morris-Jenkins to develop a new Levine Children’s Hospital app using secure technology to improve hospital experiences for thousands of children and families served by Levine Children’s each year.

Over 900 mental health screenings conducted via the Kohl’s Community Cares vehicle, bringing mobile healthcare to fragile communities.

Levine Children’s Hospital was named a best children’s hospital in 6 specialties by US News & World Report.

$287,000 to support programs at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine

Charlotte Ballet’s “Dancing With the Stars” competition

Children’s, thanks to Charlotte Ballet’s “Dancing With the Stars” competition.

Atrium Health’s President & CEO Gene Woods danced to support both the Charlotte Ballet and the Eugene Woods Sr. Multiple Myeloma Fund at Atrium Health Foundation. In addition, John Culbertson, managing partner of Cardinal Real Estate, danced to support Levine Cancer Institute, and David Secrest, managing director of global investment management firm Barings, danced for cancer programs at Levine Children’s.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC $1.5 million

Leukemia Research Foundation $100,000

Fullerton Foundation $220,000

Combined gifts to support operations of mobile health units to improve access to health screenings and also to fund primary care in at-risk, underserved communities.

A grant-funded study led by Levine Cancer Institute oncologist Brittany Ragon, MD, will identify personalized treatment studies for patients diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer.

Expectant mothers at high risk for depression or other related mood disorders will have access to perinatal depression screening at the Mindy Ellen Levine Behavioral Health Center.

Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation — $125,000

The Duke Endowment $3.2 million

North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission – $107,400

Patients treated at the Carolinas Neuromuscular/ALS MDA Center will have access to innovative communication devices that assist individuals dealing with neurodegenerative diseases.

Six grants awarded from the Duke Endowment during 2018, totaling nearly $3.2 million, will support Atrium Health’s efforts to improve public health.

24/7 Human Trafficking Emergency Medical Advocacy Team will provide survivorcentered, trauma-informed medical care and recover missing patient data to improve coordinated care for survivors.

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Pounding for Parker Foundation The Purple Promise Foundation To End Melanoma Receptions for Research / Greg Olsen Foundation

Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma Research

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“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.”

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Atrium Health Foundation. The Evergreen Society recognizes supporters who have indicated their intention of providing a legacy gift to benefit one of the world class programs, services, or facilities at Atrium Health.

Like the evergreen, our donor and legacy society members are helping ensure a brighter future.

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Deborah Hopper Peggy and James Hynes Scott Kerr Jane and Hugh McColl, Jr. Joe Miller Donna and Wallace Nunley, Jr., MD Jacqueline and Louis Pfeiffer

Margaret W. Ross Lori Levine Sklut Susan and Jack Stricker Victoria Sutton Nicholas Trivisonno Donaldson Williams

Evergreen Society — In Memoriam Wylie Arnold, Jr. Lucille and Harry Barrett, Jr. Michael Black, Jr. Anita Blumenthal Addison Brenizer, MD Willard Brown Joseph Bruno Ethel Bryant Melvin Caudle Alex Copeland, Jr. John Crist, Jr. Judy and John Crosland, Jr. Ruth Flowe Rosalie Fountain

George V. Gilbert Seddon “Rusty” Goode Laura “Johnny” Guffey Verling K. Hart, MD Cynthia Huntley Julia Jones Ola Kincaid Ninna Lester Charles Lightner Virginia McEwen Ann P. Miller Catherine B. Miller Robert Miller Irene Millroy

Elizabeth and Ronald Moore Eileen Nichols Patricia Paterson Adeline and Morton Puner Addison Reese F.H. “Sammy” Ross Warner Shelly Earle Spaugh Louvene Steele Marietta Stokes Charles Stone A.B. and Harry Winkler, MD Vonee Wogens Elizabeth and Paul Younts

JOHN CROSLAND JR. BEQUEST $250,000 CLINICAL TRIALS, LEVINE CHILDREN’S Charlotte native John Crosland Jr., a widely respected businessman and community philanthropist, passed away in 2015. As a result of his foresight, however, and his family’s special interest in pediatric health, Levine

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Children's Hospital received a $250,000 bequest during 2018 from the estate of Judy and John Crosland Jr. Over the years, Mr. Crosland and his family also supported the Carolinas Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Endowment; the Carolinas Back Pain Research Endowment; and the Carolinas ALS Endowment.

The bequest to Levine Children’s Hospital fulfilled a pledge made during the 2007 “Dare to Dream” campaign. These funds will be used to support the cost of administering early-stage clinical research trials at the hospital, as well as comprehensive support programs and treatment advances.

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RUSTY GOODE ESTATE $300,000 PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH A planned gift of $300,000 from the estate of the late Seddon “Rusty” Goode Jr., received during 2018, will support operations at Levine Cancer Institute’s Pediatric Cancer Research Laboratory. Mr. Goode served for 20 years on the Board of Commissioners of Atrium Health’s predecessor organization, Carolinas HealthCare System. He also served on the board of the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation (now Atrium Health Foundation), starting in 2007.

Mr. Goode and his wife Jane had a long history of support for Levine Children’s Hospital, dating back to the “Dare to Dream” campaign in 2007. They shared an interest in initiatives aimed at finding better treatments and cures for young cancer patients.

ROSALIE FOUNTAIN ESTATE LEVINE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Although Rosalie M. Fountain – a former resident of Charlotte – had no personal connection to Levine Children’s Hospital, she felt strongly that more needed to be done to support children and advance cancer research. One of 10 children in her family, Ms. Fountain was just 11 years old when she lost both of her parents within a day of each other. Soon after, she and her siblings were split up across the country, and that experience impacted her throughout life. In particular, she developed a soft spot for children. Accordingly, she created a unique legacy for them by leaving a portion of her residual estate to Atrium Health Foundation.

Ms. Fountain’s generous gift will benefit the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Program at Levine Children’s Hospital. Those funds will be supporting the team of physicians, nurses, child life specialists, social workers, research coordinators and support staff who work together to enhance the lives of children enduring serious illness.

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Employees who participate in Atrium Health’s annual giving campaign throughout the Central Division have a rich history of supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which supports member-hospital, Levine Children’s.

Among healthcare organizations, Atrium Health is distinguished for being the largest employee-based contributor in the country to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The resulting financial support enables Levine Children’s Hospital to achieve new milestones in the quality of patient care, year after year. During 2018, more than 14,600 employees contributed or pledged more than $1.5 million. Since the pediatric hospital opened in 2007, Atrium Health employees have donated cumulatively more than $13 million to support enhancements including state-of-the-art medical equipment, new medical technology, and special patient support programs.

2018 ANNUAL APPEAL The 2018 Annual Giving Campaign raised over $100,000 for

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Partnerships are vital to the fabric of Atrium Health Foundation. The Foundation has been fortunate over the years to partner with a broad variety of businesses and other organizations whose employees and constituents share a passion for advancing community health and ensuring that world class care is available throughout our region.

C H A R LOT T E K N I G H T S R E N OVAT E P L AY RO O M In August 2018 the Charlotte Knights Triple A baseball team committed $173,000 to renovate the fourth floor rehabilitation playroom at Levine Children’s Hospital. In the months that followed, the playroom was transformed into a Knights-themed therapeutic space designed to optimize comfort and recovery for patients.

The playroom features a baseball diamond; an image of the Charlotte skyline as seen from the vantage point of the team’s home field, images of baseball players, and a mini-clubhouse complete with lockers. This gift marked the continuation of a 16-year partnership between the Charlotte Knights and Atrium Health.

E AS T WO O D H O M E S D O N AT E S SA L E S P RO C E E D S Eastwood Homes first became a partner to Levine Children’s Hospital in 2008, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to growth by donating a portion of the proceeds from every Charlotte-area sale.

Eastwood Homes has since enhanced its partnership, by sponsoring a hospitality cart that circulates throughout the hospital providing healthy snacks, reading materials, gifts, books and toiletries at no charge to patients and families. In September 2018, Eastwood Homes held its 6th Annual Charity Golf Outing, raising an additional $140,000 for the hospital.

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Atrium Health Foundation has benefited from a longstanding partnership with the Carolina Panthers since first establishing the Keep Pounding fund in 2003.

In the past 15 years, the Panthers, through various initiatives, have helped raise nearly $3 million for the fund, which benefits adult and pediatric cancer programs at Atrium Health. In 2018, through the sale of wristbands and Panthers vanity license plates, the Keep Pounding online auction, and in-kind support of the annual Keep Pounding 5K, the Carolina Panthers committed $115,000 to Atrium Health.

C H I C K- F I L-A Atrium Health Foundation has been fortunate to count Chick-fil-A® as a corporate partner since 2000. Beginning in 2017, metro-area Charlotte Chick-fil-A® restaurants have teamed up for “Cookies for Kids,” a month-long fundraiser in

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Through this amazing fundraising event and partnership, Chick-fil-A® has collectively donated $50,000 to Levine Children’s Hospital.

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Rodgers Builders’ generosity has touched the lives of many patients across Atrium Health. Beginning in 1986 with a first donation through Children’s Miracle Network, Rodgers Builders has established itself as a dedicated philanthropic partner of Atrium Health Foundation. In recent years, Rodgers Builders has been the presenting sponsor of both the Keep Pounding 5K and the Pineville Golf Invitational. Through these sponsorships, Rodgers Builders has benefitted cancer research and patient support at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital, as well as providing resources for the Atrium Health Pineville facility.

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Bank of America/US Trust

Collins Aerospace Systems

PNC Financial

Barings

Costco

Publix

The Beck Group

Driven Brands

RE/MAX

Bissell Ballantyne

Eastwood Homes

Rite Aid

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC

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Rodgers Builders

Bojangles'

Hendrick Automotive and Motorsports

Speedway

Brighthouse Financial Carolina Panthers

Hyundai [Hope on Wheels]

Spirit Halloween (Spirit of Children)

Celgene Corporation

Kohl’s

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Charlotte Knights

Marriott

Walmart and Sam's Club

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry

Morris-Jenkins

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support Atrium Health, as well as creating awareness and providing opportunities to establish and renew friendships while supporting a worthy cause.

L E V I N E C H I L D R E N ’ S GA L A The annual Levine Children’s Hospital Gala, one of Charlotte’s most popular fundraising events, brings together some of the region’s most respected philanthropic leaders, including national and local celebrities, athletes and corporate supporters. The evening includes fine dining, performances by national entertainment groups, silent and live auctions, and guest appearances by former hospital patients.

Inspired by the announcement of a matching gift challenge of $500,000 from members of the Levine family, participants at the event responded generously to meet the match, raising a grand total of $1.4 million. The Gala received significant

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T U N E U P YO U R K I D N E YS The third annual “Tune Up Your Kidneys” event raised more than $100,000 for the Pediatric Nephrology Center of Excellence at Levine Children’s Hospital.

More than 200 attendees enjoyed barbecue, music, a silent auction, and an inspiring program emceed by WCNC’s Rachel Rollar. Susan Massengill, MD, director of the Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Program, provided an update report on the Center’s accomplishments in patient care, family education and clinical research.

HOPEBUILDERS 5K The 23rd Annual Hopebuilders 5K, led by presenting sponsor, Barings, raised over $175,000 to support medical resources, patient programs and clinical research that make Levine Children’s the best choice for pediatric care in the Charlotte region. More than 1,000 participants, including Levine Children’s physicians and patient teams attended the hospital’s signature event, which featured a scenic course through Myers Park, followed by a familyfriendly festival.

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Addressing an audience of more than 200 mental health advocates, healthcare providers and friends of the Foundation on September 12, former U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy keynoted the Second Annual Behavioral Health Luncheon.

Kennedy’s struggles with drug and alcohol addiction were chronicled in his best-selling autobiography entitled “A Common Struggle.” Since publishing the book, Kennedy has traveled nationwide speaking out on the compelling need to remove the stigmas associated with diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health issues. The event raised $140,000 to benefit Atrium Health’s safety net behavioral health facility in Charlotte.

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SPEAK PINK The 2nd Annual Speak PINK raised funds and awareness for local breast cancer programs and research at Levine Cancer Institute. Presented by Charlotte Radiology, the luncheon event raised $125,000 for the Carolinas Breast Cancer Fund and Project PINK, a program in partnership with Charlotte Radiology that offers accessible breast cancer screenings for lower income women.

Guest speakers included breast cancer survivors Moira Quinn, COO and Senior Vice President of Charlotte Center City Partners; Susan Olsen, mom of Carolina Panthers Tight End Greg Olsen; and Bank of America’s Chief Technology Officer Cathy Bessant. Joe O’Connor, President and CEO of radio station WFAE, helped facilitate the program.

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KEEP POUNDING 5K More than 1,000 cancer advocates, survivors, volunteers, and donors hit the streets and the Carolina Panthers practice field for the 8th Annual Keep Pounding 5K, presented by Rodgers. The event raised record proceeds of $125,000 to benefit adult and pediatric cancer research and patient programs at Levine Cancer Institute and Levine Children’s Hospital. Sir Purr, TopCats, and friends and family cheered on participants at the start line and as they ran though the Panthers’ cathead and crossed the finish line. Carolina Panthers coach Sam Mills III, and WCCB news anchor Morgan Fogarty, assisted with the awards ceremony.

C H I L D R E N ’ S M I R AC L E N E T WO R K R A D I OT H O N S Three radiothons held in 2018 collectively raised over $300,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital, thanks to generous community support.

For the seventh consecutive year, Norsan Media hit the airwaves for its day-long Milagros Para Los Niños. Broadcast live from the hospital’s Ryan Seacrest Studios on La Raza 106.1 and Latina 102.3, the event raised over $122,000 for Levine Children’s Hospital.

Beasley Broadcasting held its “Play Anything Day” on Kiss95.1, as well as its annual Secret Santa, which expanded to include four additional stations. The event, broadcast live from Levine Children’s Hospital, raised a record-breaking $153,000.

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The 8th Annual Stiletto Sprint set a record in 2018, raising over $100,000 to support ovarian cancer research and patient programs at Levine Cancer Institute. Survivors, advocates, friends and family joined together to raise awareness and funds at the event, presented by Bissell Ballantyne. The event included a balloon release to honor those who lost the fight against gynecologic cancers, a survivors’ walk to celebrate the brave women who are winning their battles, the popular 70-yard dash in high heels, as well as a silent auction. WBTV anchor Maureen O’Boyle served as emcee.

I N T H E N I C O F T I M E GA L A A record $104,000 was raised in 2018 to benefit the Cottie and Cake Fund, which supports the Charlotte Fetal Care Center and the Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries at Levine Children’s Hospital.

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class patient experience for families at Levine Children’s Hospital and Carolinas Medical Center. Most recently, the fund has supported aesthetic and equipment upgrades to the six sleep rooms located in the Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries at Levine Children’s Hospital.

These rooms enable parents to sleep overnight with their infants as they prepare to transition from the hospital to their homes.

C A RO L I N AS 4 A C U R E Bladder cancer advocates, patients, and Levine Cancer Institute staff members gathered in South Charlotte for a celebratory walk – Carolinas 4 A Cure – raising funds and awareness for bladder cancer patient programs and research at Levine Cancer Institute. With a record number of participants and sponsors in 2018, the 3rd Annual Walk raised more than $62,000 to benefit the Carolinas Bladder Cancer Fund at LCI. The event was spearheaded by the Salvino family with significant support from the Holy Trinity Middle School Junior Honor Society.

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M E D I A R E L AT I O N S Monthly Charlotte Today television features on NBC Charlotte highlighting donors and medical teams.

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Media value: $24,000

ONLINE FUNDRAISING Over $1.2 million raised on our digital fundraising platforms including WordPress, fundraising websites and social media.

New fundraising platform, Classy, piloted for the Stiletto Sprint resulting in significant user-experience improvement, mobile and social fundraising enhancements, and increased fundraising proceeds compared to FY17.

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2,500 Facebook followers (15% organic increase over year prior)

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719 Twitter followers (51% organic increase over year prior)

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897 Instagram followers (107% increase over year prior)

M O M E N T U M M AGA Z I N E Three issues of Momentum magazine distributed to more than 10,000 donor households.

F O U N DAT I O N I M PAC T R E P O RT Monthly Foundation Impact Reports emailed to Atrium Health Foundation Board of Directors and senior staff, Atrium Health Board of Directors and senior staff, and numerous community partners.

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passionate volunteers and advocates who are dedicated to the health and well-being of others. Regardless of the areas they are supporting, they are making a tremendous impact on our health system. We owe much of our success to their efforts.

AT R I U M H E A LT H F O U N DAT I O N B OA R D O F D I R EC TO R S Vicki Sutton, Chair

Bevie Hemby

Jim Mattei

Lori Sklut

Howard Bissell, III

Mandy Houser

Greg Olsen

George Battle, Jr., Emeritus

David Gitlin

James Hynes

Felix Sabates

John Engler, Emeritus

Tommy Hall

Luther Lockwood, II

Michael Salvino

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Philanthropy literally means the love of people. At Atrium Health Foundation, we are fortunate to have so many

L E V I N E C A N C E R I N S T I T U T E L E A D E R S H I P CO U N C I L H. C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smokyâ&#x20AC;? Bissell

Scott Kerr

Lori Sklut

Ed Brown

Edward Kim, MD

Vicki Sutton

Armando Chardiet

Jeffrey Kneisl, MD

Susan Udelson

Edward Copelan, MD

Spencer Lueders

Kerry Vickar

Jim Ervin

Steve Luquire

Declan Walsh, MD

Mac Everett

Derek Raghavan, MD, PhD

Gene Woods

Tommy Hall

Michael Salvino

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L E V I N E C H I L D R E N ’ S H O S P I TA L B OA R D O F A M BAS SA D O R S Aric and Janice Almirola

Sue Dupuis

Anna McCoy

Judy Rose

Rosalyn Durant

Matt McLanahan

David Secrest

Weston Andress

Jubal Early

Marc Michael

Kourosh Sharifi

Candy Bing

David Fisher, MD

Javier Oesterheld, MD

Vicki Sutton

Ron Brooker

David Gitlin

Noah Pollack

Beto Tenorio

Mike Conley

Richard Hinkebein

Blaine Predmore

Amy Welton

Amy Dawson

Dewey Jenkins

Dan Rajkowski

Don Williams

Steven DeGeorge

Beverly Ladley

Jim Reichard

Konstantine Zitsos

George Dewey

Tom Maxey, MD

Diane Restaino

Callie Dobbins

Martha Ann McConnell

Manuel Rey

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Sherrard and John Georgius

Kara and Greg Olsen

Katy and Matt Burge

Stephanie and David Gitlin

Ana and Manuel Rey

Stephanie and Howard Bissell

Mandy and Todd Houser

Tiffany and Scott Smith

Amy and Alfred Dawson

Emily and Tyler Johnson

Amy and Martin Welton

L E V I N E C H I L D R E N ’ S H O S P I TA L C A N C E R C H A M P I O N S Lynn & Bryant Barnes Lisa Backer Jennifer & Jason Cox Allison & Jon Cowherd Alfred Dawson Sue Dupuis Michelle & Steve Gassaway

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Kaye & Bill McMullen

Erin Santos

Becky & Bill Hughes

Yvonne Nagle

Laura & Dan Schlesing

Susan Johnston

Michele & Mark Nestel

Mandy & Wes Slocum

Josh Jones

Maggie & Mike O'Neill

Sharon & Mike Tanksley

Beverly Ladley

Diane Restaino

Sue Udelson

Michael Love

Katy Ryan

Kelly & Chris Weaver

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Jennifer Johnson

Wanda Shearin

Jerry Zellmer

Kay Elder

Vicky Neer

Julie Snyder

Rick Zuber

Monica Gary

Shannon Routh

Prince Witt

L E V I N E C A N C E R I N S T I T U T E M E L A N O M A A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E Cutter Davis

Suzie Guerin

Martin Kreshon, MD

Andy Everett

David Hodgkins

Jeff McEwen

Kathryn Ford

Chic Huber

Anne Pipkin

Lourdes Gee

Heather Joyner

Bill Row

Mark Swanson, MD

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L E V I N E C A N C E R I N S T I T U T E GY N ECO LO G I C C A N C E R A DV I S O RY CO M M I T T E E

L E V I N E C A N C E R I N S T I T U T E B R E AS T C A N C E R A DV I S O RY B OA R D Andrea Bierce

Heather Haines

Shawna Platé

Cyndi Thilo

Erin DeMarco

Jill Marcus

Moira Quinn

Kristie Tighe

Diane Glenn

Suzie Pignetti

Katie Robbins

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Armando L. Chardiet

Jim Ervin

Alli Held

President

Senior Vice President,

Development Officer

Development Scott Kerr

Julian Heidelberg

Senior Vice President,

Mark L. Griffith, CFRE

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Operations

Assistant Vice President,

Prospect Development

Major Gifts Electa E. McPherson, MBA

Leslie Sykes

Vice President and CFO

Rachel Ellis

Director, Corporate Relations

Director, Fund Development Katherine Schmitt

Meghann Utzig

Financial Services Manager

Kellie McGregor

Development Officer

Director, Fund Development M.L. Marley

Sara Piner

Supervisor, Data Management

Katherine Murphy

& Donor Information

Senior Development Officer

Patricia Beckas

Ellyn Brotherton

Project Manager

Development Officer

Kirstin Ashford

Laura Skinner

Assistant Vice President,

Development Officer

Director, Gift Planning

Lori Davis Development Coordinator

Strategic Relations

Kathleen G. LeFever Director, Strategic Relations &

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Tanja Buchanan

Development Officer

Executive Assistant

Madeline Yih

Gina Foster

Associate Development Officer

Senior Staff Assistant

Candice Hagins

Cindy Grier

Accountant II

Administrative Assistant

Benjamin Herman

Michele Nutsigbe

Accountant II

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