Signature Events http://www.unclineberger.org The latest stories highlighting special events, volunteers, and UNC Lineberger in the community daily 1 2011-02-12T19:41:41Z All Dolled Up raises money for the Get Heeled 5K event http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/all-dolled-up-raises-money-for-the-get-heeled-5k-event Pretty Fab Events hosted a fun day of pampering for girls ages 5-12 to benefit the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic at the N.C. Cancer Hospital. All Dolled Up event image DB Sutton & Co. and Pretty Fab Events helped local 5-12 year old girls get “all dolled up” to raise money for this year’s Get Heeled 5K, benefitting UNC Lineberger’s Pediatric Oncology and Hematology Clinic. The girls enjoyed a pink carpet entrance, hair styling by DB Sutton & Co. stylists, makeup done by UNC Cheerleaders, craft stations, and an ice cream bar.

This is the third year that the Get Heeled 5K has worked with local businesses to raise money for UNC Lineberger. Register today to run or volunteer at the Get Heeled 5K, scheduled for September 14, 2013!

More pictures from the event can be found at Craven Photography's Facebook Page and at Chapel Hill Magazine.

]]> No publisher Megan Fazekas-King (fazekask) 2013-05-23T22:10:00Z Page UNC Baseball vs. Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/unc-baseball-vs.-cancer The Carolina Tarheels Men's Baseball team shaved their heads to support kids battling cancer. After capping off a sweep of Duke on April 21, UNC Baseball players united with their rivals to take a stand against cancer. Players from both teams and other fundraising participants shaved their heads after Sunday’s game to support kids battling cancer.  Together, the teams worked with the Vs. Cancer Foundation to raise $19,000 to benefit pediatric cancer research, supportive care, and other patient needs. 

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]]> No publisher Megan Fazekas-King (fazekask) 2013-05-23T21:44:17Z Page Coach Hatchell’s blueberry patch gets prepped for the picking season http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/coach-hatchell2019s-blueberry-patch-gets-prepped-for-the-picking-season UNC women’s basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s blueberry patch near Black Mountain, NC is getting ready for the summer picking season. UNC women’s basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s blueberry patch near Black Mountain, NC is getting ready for the summer picking season. Each year Coach Hatchell donates proceeds from her patch to UNC Lineberger. Pickers send money to Coach Hatchell on an honor system, based on how much they pick from the “pick your own” patch. 

On Saturday, April 27, Coach Hatchell welcomed volunteers to prep the patch for the upcoming season. Volunteers worked hard to improve the area with more blueberry bushes.

Blueberries are among the fruits with the highest level of antioxidants, believed to help prevent cancer. These antioxidants are even more powerful than Vitamin C. Not only that, studies suggest that blueberries may improve short-term memory.

Once blueberry season is upon us, folks are invited to pick blueberries to support UNC Lineberger. More information about the picking dates will be posted soon.

Check out some of the pictures from the event!

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]]> No publisher Megan Fazekas-King (fazekask) 2013-05-06T14:38:11Z News Item Below the Belt raises funds to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/below-the-belt Chapel Hill native Eli Tate, a third-year medical student at UNC, and his wife, Erin, wanted to do something after their stepmother, Stella Waugh, was diagnosed in 2010 with endometrial cancer. Eli and Erin TateAbout the same time, his mother’s longtime friend, Mary Jane Burns, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Both women were treated at UNC. Ms. Burns passed away in 2012.

“Gynecologic cancers don’t get as much attention as some others,” he explained. “That’s why we started the Below the Belt. We raise funds and awareness to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a group of cancers that affect 80,000 new women each year.”

In the three years since they began the program, they have raised over $50,000 to help fund two clinical trials for endometrial cancer and a summer research fellowship for a medical student. Each year the group has a team that participates in the Tar Heel 10 Miler.

Eli says, “ Stella and Mary Jane between them have over 80 years of social work experience, so they have touched many lives. Lots of people have come forward to support the program. We have inspiring support from the OB/GYN department, Medical Foundation and hospital staff. We enjoy working on it and want to do more so that we can increase our support of research and awareness.”

Look for the Below the Belt team at this year’s Tar Heel 10K on April 20.

]]> No publisher Megan Fazekas-King (fazekask) 2013-03-27T13:50:00Z Page 4th Annual Bobby F. Garrett Esophageal Cancer Benefit Concert http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/2012-garrett-concert The 4th Annual Bobby F. Garrett Esophageal Cancer Benefit Concert was held on December 8, 2012, at Saint Matthew AME Church in Raleigh, attracting more than 175 people. Bobby Garrett BenefitThe event raised $9000 for esophageal cancer research. The program included a variety of performances by:

  • Margaret Watkins Soloist  (Raleigh)
  • Saint Matthew AME Church Youth Choir
  • Charles Atkinson Soloist (Atkinson Temple Ministries Inc., Raleigh)
  • Men In the Middle (Raleigh)
  • Men of Faith (Raleigh)
  • Featured Artist Juanita Williams McDonald (Raleigh)
  • Brenda Judd Soloist (Saint Matthew AME Church), and
  • The Unity Male Choir (Duplin County).

The event is held in memory of Bobby Fletcher Garrett, an 11-year esophageal and prostate cancer patient and organized by his family and friends.

Thanks to Dr. Alice Garrett and Dr. Chaunte Garrett for their work on this most successful event.

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]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2013-01-09T15:45:00Z Page KIOTI Tractor Digs in, Raises $15,267 for Breast Cancer Research http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/kioti No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-12-21T13:30:00Z Link UNC Lineberger Lights the Night http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/unc-lineberger-lights-the-night The 37 UNC team members, including two survivors, who participated in the November 3 Light the Night event, raised $4,200 for the North Carolina Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The event was held at Diamond View Park adjacent to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Team captain Crista Creedle said, “ This event is always such a meaningful one to those involved.  We are able to walk in the fight alongside some of our patients, remember those who have lost their battle and raise money to help find a cure for blood cancers.  It is truly moving when you see the white survivor balloons light up the sky on the walk. I am so proud of our team for our growing team size each year as well as the fundraising we have been able to accomplish.”

UNC Health Care/ Rex was the presenting sponsor for walks in Durham and Raleigh.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-11-15T20:42:06Z Page Wrapped up in pink, celebrating support for all cancer patients http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/turnthetownpink2012 For the third consecutive year, UNC Lineberger and its community partners went all out in October to “Turn the Town Pink!” Old Well Turned Pink

This annual month-long celebration of support benefits the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program which offers programs and services dedicated to helping patients and their caregivers with cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship.

It was a mauve-lous month, thanks to the generous spirit of giving from the community partners who took part and from all of those who attended and volunteered at events.

“With more and more advances coming from UNC Lineberger, the thought that someone else’s burden might be just a little bit lighter makes it all worth it,” says Julie Amos, one of the 84 real estate agents who participated in Coldwell Banker's 3rd annual BBQ for Turn the Town Pink on October 18.

Everything from A (Aveda’s Beauty for a Cure) to Z (Zumbathon at Studio East 54) turned it pink this month, and for the first time ever, famous UNC landmarks temporarily turned pink to mark the occasion. Polk Place Pink Out was held on October 10 – the Old Well and Bell Tower turned pink and a fun run was held.

“Supporting UNC Lineberger feels great! From the patients to the researchers to the doctors, we are supporting people we know and care about,” says Turn the Town Pink community partner Gary Grunkleton. “Money and awareness is raised and we have fun doing it. It stems from our passion and duty to give back and help.”

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]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-10-31T15:55:00Z Page Record sell-out crowd at eighth annual Fast Break Against Cancer http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/fastbreak2012 A record 415 people attended the October 12, 2012 breakfast event held at center court of the Dean E. Smith Center to benefit cancer prevention, treatment, and research in the community. Fast Break 2012The event raised $150,000 this year, bringing the eight year total to $1.35 million.

Denver Nuggets coach, two-time cancer survivor, and UNC basketball alumnus George Karl was among the guest speakers along with Ted Seagroves, a longtime friend to Williams and a pancreatic cancer patient at UNC, and his surgeon HJ Kim, MD.

A live and silent auction raised approximately $25,000. Auction items included a basketball signed by Coach Williams and the 2012-13 team, the hood of the Quicken Loans 2011 Carrier Classic race car, signed by NASCAR driver Ryan Newman and Coach Williams, an ACC-themed original by Chapel Hill textile artist Elaine O’Neil, a replica of Roy's Hall-of-Fame jersey and more.

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Atlantic Packaging Corporation and Supply Solutions, and to all of our generous sponsors.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-10-18T19:40:00Z Page Pink Out Polk Place for Cancer October 10th http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/pinkoutpolkplace Participants pelted with pink powder for cancer awareness

Chapel Hill, NC – UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Turn the Town Pink came to Polk Place on October 10th! The campus community and students helped us turn UNC’s most famous landmarks pink for one night only! 

A special lighting ceremony at the Old Well was held at 7 p.m. and followed by a colorful fun run/walk to the pink-lit Bell Tower and back for cancer awareness.  WRAL Anchor Debra Morgan was on hand to help UNC Lineberger light up the night and get the festivities off to a great start!

Fun run participants  were pelted with pink and Carolina Blue powder (100% natural, safe and washable) as they ran through Polk Place – making this event worthy of a photo finish back at the Old Well with friends, food and fun – all to raise awareness of the world-class cancer support programs available at UNC.

About Turn the Town Pink

Turn the Town Pink events benefit the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (CCSP).  The CCSP is dedicated to helping patients and their caregivers with cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship.

The CCSP includes programs that provide much-needed patient educational materials, cancer support groups, individual and family counseling, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, symptom management and beautiful wigs, hats and scarves to warm both the head and the heart! In addition, the CCSP provides valuable assistance for economically stressed patients.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-10-05T13:10:00Z Page Dozen Doughnut Dash a sweet way to show support http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/doughnut-run On September 15, 2012, almost 150 participants ate breakfast on the run - literally - to benefit UNC Lineberger. The 4 mile run around the UNC Campus and bordering neighborhoods started and ended at the Old Well.

At the 2.5 mile mark, participants ate as many doughnuts as they could and then completed the race.

Funds raised from the race benefit UNC Lineberger.

Read related article in The Daily Tar Heel.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-09-17T14:05:54Z Page Family House Diaries: Troylene Merrill: The Importance of Caregiving http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/troylene-merrill A Bessemer City, N.C. woman is referred to UNC Hospitals for treatment of a recurrence of breast cancer and brings with her a posse of support and encouragement for the journey. Written by Elizabeth Swaringen for UNC Health Care

Chapel Hill, N.C. – Troylene Merrill knows about caregiving — as a giver and as a receiver.

“Caregiving is hard work, but it’s work you never regret,” said Troy, 66, of Bessemer City in Gaston County, who was full-time caregiver for her seriously ill husband, Bill, the last three years of his life.

“You do what you need to do, and no two caregiving experiences are alike. It’s important to be encouraging, but not to smother someone by hovering 24/7. You have to give the patient space.”

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]]> No publisher Mary Ruth Family House Diaries 2012-07-20T13:40:00Z Page Racing to say thank you http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/racecar-thanks Dr. Karyn Stitzenberg, assistant professor of surgery and a member of UNC Lineberger, was thanked for her "speedy response" to an anonymous patient in a unique way: a racecar windshield banner. Car with Stitzenberg windshield banner The racecar ran in a 14-hour endurance race held by Chump Car at the Virginia International Speedway on March 31 and won this event by five laps over second place.  Dr. Stitzenberg was on hand to watch the race.  Dr. Perry A. Genova’s endurance team raises money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity through participation in Chump Car events along the east coast and are on target to raise over $100,000 for RMHC this year.

Dr. Genova, a UNC alumnus and an Executive In Residence in the UNC North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute, leads the race team but, by day, is CEO of Oncoscope, Inc., a Durham-based oncology diagnostic device company. NC TraCS Institute at UNC-CH is one of 60 medical research institutions working together as a national consortium to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country.

]]> No publisher Mary Ruth 2012-05-04T16:05:00Z Page Tar Heel 10-Miler: We Ran, Cheered and Volunteered http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/tar-heel-10-miler-we-ran-cheered-and-volunteered UNC Lineberger was well represented at the April 21 Wells Fargo Tar Heel 10 Miler and Fleet Feet 4 miler as faculty and staff ran, cheered and volunteered. UNC Lineberger is one of the event's charity partners. In its second year, the Tar Heel 10-Miler attracted more than 4200 runners to UNC's campus with a start and finish in Kenan Stadium!

Thank you to the top Tar Heel 10-miler fundraisers for UNC Lineberger: Gerry Baer, Cassandra Caldwell, Jessica Perry, Katie Morgan and Rob Cadman! We hope you had a wonderful race!

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]]> No publisher ellen.degraffenreid 2012-04-24T20:35:14Z Page BaseBald for the Cure Raises Funds for UNC Pediatric Cancer Research http://www.unclineberger.org/signature-events/stories/basebald-for-the-cure-raises-funds-for-unc-pediatric-cancer-research The UNC BaseBald for the Cure 2012 event raised close to $31,000 for pediatric cancer research at UNC Lineberger. Chase Jones, UNC graduate and cancer survivor, created the event in 2010 when he was a junior at UNC and bullpen catcher for the Diamond Heels men’s baseball team. Now he works for the St. Baldrick Foundation and organizes BaseBald events across the United States.

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UNC men’s basketball team national champion Bobby Frasor (’09) had his head shaved. Several families of pediatric patients treated at UNC took part. In one family, every member had his and her head shaved.
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Coach Mike Fox took pictures and had his head shaved along with associate head coach Scott Forbes and assistant coach Robert Woodard. Even young women were shaved!

Area stylists volunteered to shave heads:

Christy McLaughlin and Ashley Dowlings of Papillion Salon: Linda Keck of Westown Salon; Jeremy Anderson of friendly Barbershop in Carrboro; and from Haven Salon in Hillsborough: Helen Ingersoll, Barbara Venen, Kim Martin, Miranda Lapossay, and Kathie Reagan.

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