Signature Events
Upcoming Events
September 27, 2013
Blue Ribbon Gala - George Watts Hills Alumni Center
Chapel Hill, NC
More details to be posted soon!
Past Events
2012 Melanoma Patient Day Symposium
Close to 100 patients and families gathered at the Friday Continuing Education Center on February 15 to participate in the Melanoma Patient Day symposium.
Family House Diaries: David Alston: Snatching the Silver Lining from the Cloud of a Cancer Recurrence
A 42-year-old Carrboro resident prepares for UNC Hospitals’ first triple-tandem stem cell transplant in an adult for the treatment of a testicular cancer recurrence, growing in wisdom and insight along the way.
Hardee’s Teams Up with Tar Heel Athletics to benefit UNC Lineberger
Former UNC Basketball Star Raises $5,000 in Hardee’s Shoot Out Against Cancer
Over 250 people show their MCSpirit at annual event to support pediatric oncology
On November 12, 2011, the Fourth Annual I ♥ MC Gala & Silent Auction brought family, friends, and supporters together from all over the country to Raleigh, NC for a fundraiser to benefit the Mary Claire Satterly Foundation’s support of the Oncology Pediatric Playroom at the N.C. Cancer Hospital.
Gift from Triad Golfers Against Cancer aids lung cancer research
Triad Golfers Against Cancer has awarded UNC Lineberger scientists M. Ben Major, PhD, and D. Neil Hayes, MD, MPH, $60,000 to define gene mutations that are key drivers of lung cancer.
Friendly contest inspires employees to collect comfort items for patients and families
When Denis and Margaret de St. Aubin, who serve on the UNC Lineberger Board of Visitors, received a letter requesting donations of essential items for the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program’s Patient and Family Resource Center, Margaret proposed that Denis hold a contest among his employees to help fulfill the need.
Family House Diaries: On Sanctuary
A colon cancer diagnosis forces a retired social worker and loving mother, wife and sibling to step back from taking care of others and take care of herself.
Senior project reaches out to children with cancer
Laura combined her love of children, UNC, and her desire to be a pediatric oncologist into a senior fundraising project.
Family House Diaries: Chuck and Brittany Pope: Drawn Closer Through Serious Illness
A young couple from Pitt County weathers a bad disease, an unexpected relapse and toxic treatments over a journey that has brought them closer after it earlier drove them apart.
UNC team raises awareness about lung cancer at annual Free to Breathe 5K
UNC Multidisciplinary Thoracic Oncology Program physicians, nurses and staff braved chilly temperatures in Raleigh on Saturday, November 5, to take part in the Free to Breathe 5K sponsored by the NC Lung Cancer Partnership.
Team from UNC participates in Light the Night
UNC’s Light the Night team numbered more than 50 for the November 5 event. Led by team captain Crista Credle, their goal was to raise $3,000, but they far surpassed it with over $6,000.
Get Heeled 5k raises $75,000 with fitness and family fun
The Pink Pacers, a Chapel Hill-based group founded to give back to the local community, promoting healthy living and fighting cancer partnered with O2 Fitness to sponsor the 2011 Get Heeled 5k and family fun walk.
Fast Break Against Cancer raises more than $210,000 for cancer research and treatment
Coach Roy Williams’ 7th annual Fast Break Against Cancer raised more than $210,000 for cancer research and treatment at UNC Lineberger and in our community.
Golf Tournament Raises $50,000 for UNC Lineberger
A charity golf tournament raised $50,000 to establish a patient assistance fund for patients and families being treated for leukemia and lymphoma at UNC Lineberger. The September 23rd event, held at the North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry, was organized in memory of Sean Williams, the son of Colonel Mike and Debbie Williams of Hubert. Sean died from leukemia on February 15, 2007, at the age of 24.
Event honors Durhams, raises money to name a consultation room in their honor
Woody and Jean Durham were honored on October 13 in Chapel Hill for their volunteer service to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center at a dinner called “A Toast to Woody.”
