Atrium Health Foundation’s Post

On June 22, Atrium Health Foundation and the Carolina Panthers hosted the 14th Annual Keep Pounding 5K, raising over $126,000 for cancer programs at Atrium Health. Presented by Rodgers Builders, Inc., the event broke attendance records, with nearly 1,800 participants completing the race that went from Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. We are deeply grateful to this community – led by generous corporate sponsors – for its relentless support of cancer research and care programs at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children's. Read more: https://bit.ly/3XDJZEw

The 14th Annual Keep Pounding 5K, presented by Rodgers Builders, Inc., is just around the corner! In partnership with the Carolina Panthers, we look forward to welcoming a record number of people to tomorrow's race as we raise money for cancer care programs and clinical research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children's! It takes a team to pound out cancer, and we’re deeply grateful to our corporate sponsors that are leading the way: Rodgers Builders Inc. APM Terminals JELD-WEN, Inc. DeMayo Law Offices, LLP Pfizer Office Environments Mimik Tattoo Perspire Sauna Studio

When Cameron began experiencing shoulder and arm pain, it could have been easily attributed to being an active kid. But when it quickly worsened, his family knew something was wrong and took him to urgent care, then to Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital for further testing. Blood work, an MRI, and other tests confirmed he had acute myeloid leukemia. Despite the devastating diagnosis, Cameron quickly found bright spots at Levine Children's, including the friendships he made with his 11th floor care team. He also benefited from programming at Seacrest Studios and visits from facility dog, Sprout. Now, after almost five months, four rounds of chemotherapy, and 72 days in the hospital, Cameron is in remission! He recently celebrated this incredible milestone by ringing the end-of-treatment bell. Read more about his journey at Atrium Health: https://bit.ly/4etZyEA

The Charlotte Knights recently hosted two fundraisers for Atrium Health, demonstrating their commitment to patients and families in our community: ⛳ The team swapped out their bats for clubs at the annual Charlotte Knights Charities Golf Classic, raising a record-breaking $41,613 to support renovations to the rehabilitation therapy playroom at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital. 🌷 In partnership with Charlotte Radiology, the Charlotte Knights hosted the annual Pink Knights game at Truist Field. The special event honored breast cancer survivors and raised $27,544 for Levine Cancer: Project PINK, helping to ensure women in our community have access to screening mammograms. When it comes to giving back, this team always steps up to the plate, and for that we're truly grateful!

Rodgers Builders, Inc. continues to lay the foundation for world-class care while giving generously to programs at Atrium Health. For more than a decade, our construction partner has been a lead sponsor of the Keep Pounding 5K, supporting cancer care and research at Atrium Health Levine Cancer and Atrium Health Levine Children's. At last year's race, Rodgers Builders Executive Vice President Steve Phifer said it best, “Part of our mission statement is to Build Community with Care, and what better way to do that than build incredible facilities that nobody ever wants to go to, but you’re very happy they’re there when you need them.” This year, Rodgers Builders returns as the presenting sponsor of the race, and its team is ready to pound out cancer! KeepPounding5K.org

When Lauren started experiencing knee pain, then a sudden lump on her leg appeared, her family took her to the doctor. Within three days, they were traveling to Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, where further tests confirmed Lauren had stage 3 Ewing's sarcoma – a rare, highly metastatic cancer that occurs primarily in the bone or soft tissue. “As a family, we were terrified by the news,” said Lauren’s mother, Sara. “Everything was happening so quickly – you do not have time to process the information that you are being given.” Lauren underwent surgery to have her left knee and a large portion of her femur replaced. Now she’s halfway through her chemotherapy treatment. While it’s been a difficult journey, Lauren is determined to “keep going, take things day by day, and to focus on the finish line.” In fact, her family has a “Chemo Countdown” in the kitchen to keep track of how many days and rounds of treatment she has left. Lauren’s courage and strength embody the meaning of ‘Keep Pounding.’ On June 22, community members will participate in the annual Keep Pounding 5K, presented by Rodgers Builders, Inc., in support of kids like her. Read more: https://bit.ly/3ReldGM