DONOR HONOR ROLLFROM THE N.C. CHILDREN’S PROMISE

Recognizing monetary contributions,

grant awards, and gifts in-kind received

January 1, 2010, through

June 30, 2011.

FUNDS BENEFIT

KEEPING the PROMISE

September 8, 2001, was a historic day for the women and children of North Carolina. A crowd of more than 1,500 gathered at UNC Hospitals that afternoon to celebrate the dedication of the new, freestanding women and children’s hospitals, finally com-plete after five years of painstaking construction.

The stand-alone Children’s Hospital allowed us to provide North Carolina’s children something they never had before: a facility that brought together complete inpatient and outpatient care for children in one location—a true children’s hospital! The state’s children’s hospital.

Fast forward 14 months to November 20, 2002, another milestone day for N.C. Children’s Hospital, the launch of the inaugural N.C. Children’s Promise Radiothon by Curtis Media Group. It was the Children’s Hospital’s first-ever hospital-based fundraising endeavor—a 20-hour radiothon on the 20th. The radio person-alities fittingly asked their listeners to pledge $20 in support of the state’s children’s hospital, and we raised nearly $200,000 that day. A phenomenal feat, yes, but more than that, it was the start of something much bigger: a dedicated fundraising program for the Children’s Hospital, one that now has a full-time staff and raises millions of dollars each year.

Since its inception, the N.C. Children’s Promise has raised more than $8 million in unrestricted gifts and millions more in directed gifts, but the story isn’t in the dollars raised but how those dollars are utilized. A support group for teen cancer patients. A child-friendly facelift of the pediatric operating suite. Leading edge research to find better treatments. A life-size playhouse for patients who spend weeks in the hospital at a time. The stories you see in these pages are but a handful of the nearly countless ways your support is leveraged to bridge the gap between clinical revenues and patient and family needs. Indeed, your gifts to the Children’s Promise make a big difference in the lives of the more than 70,000 children and families for whom we care each year.

We relish our fundraising successes and, even more, the commit-ment of supporters like you who give even in the lean times. We dedicate this publication to you. Let this edition of Keeping the Promise serve as the official kick-off of a year-long commemo-ration celebrating a “decade of difference” you’ve helped make possible—10 years in the new Children’s Hospital and a 10th anniversary Radio/Telethon on November 17, 2011.

Warmest regards,

Alan D. Stiles, MD Brewer Distinguished Professor Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Chief Physician, N.C. Children’s Hospital

Harvey Braswell Chairman, N.C. Children’s Hospital Board of Visitors

NOTE FROM THE N.C. CHILDREN’S PROMISE: This edition of Keeping the Promise recognizes gifts received from January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. The first two editions of the donor honor roll acknowl-edged donors on a calendar year cycle. Moving forward, we intend to recognize donors by fiscal year, which is consistent with the rest of our reporting. We did not want to implement this change at the expense of neglecting to thank some of our supporters, however, so overall giving totals were queried both by calendar year 2010 and by fiscal year 2010-2011, with the donor being acknowledged in the giving category representing the higher of the two totals.

Some very special helpers assisted N.C. Children’s Hospital chief physician, Dr. Alan Stiles, cut the

ribbon at the Pod G dedication ceremony on July 7, 2011—four former NICU graduates from UNC. Look how far they’ve come!

Alan D. Stiles, MD Brewer Distinguished

Professor Chairman,

Department of Pediatrics Chief Physician,

N.C. Children’s Hospital

Harvey Braswell Chairman,

N.C. Children’s Hospital Board of Visitors

Celebrating a DECADEof Difference

FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS for Fiscal Year 2010-2011

•FundraisingeffortsoftheN.C.Children’sPromiseremainedsteady in Fiscal Year 2010-2011.

Gifts Total: $3,339,454 (6% increase over FY 2009-2010) Private Grants: $1,648,014 (20% increase over FY 2009-2010) GIFTS + GRANTS: $4,987,468 (10% increase over FY 2009-2010)

•Ofspecialnote,gifts-in-kindexperiencedanunprecedented118%increase through event donations and items donated to the hospital for patient use (e.g., books, art supplies, etc.).

•Twocommunity-basedevents(i.e.,fundraisersnotorganizedby the Promise) reached groundbreaking fundraising milestones:

–Only in its third year, the Reelin’ for Research fishing tour-nament in May 2011 surpassed $100,000 raised for pediatric cancer research at UNC.

– The Krispy Kreme Challenge raised a whopping $122,000 for N.C. Children’s Hospital, more than doubling the total raised since the race’s inception as a fundraiser in 2006.

FUNDRAISING MILESTONES New Recreational and Learning Spaces

•The NHL Legacy Classroom on 5 Children’s, a gift from the National Hockey League (NHL), the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA), the Carolina Hurricanes, and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine’s Companions in Courage charity, opened to much fanfare on January 28, 2011. (See page 4.)

•Fundraising for thenewLookout Terrace, a rooftop recreational area situated near the recreational facilities on 7 Children’s, is nearly complete. Construction will begin in coming months with a projected opening in early 2012.

HOSPITAL MILESTONES New Care Spaces

•Theoperatingsuiteformerlysharedbetweenwomenandchildren’sserviceswasdesignatedexclusively forchildren in spring2011.Thesuite,equippedwithsixoperatingroomsinadditiontopre-care and post-operative areas, is the largest dedicated to pediatric patients anywhere in North Carolina. A grant from the Children’s Promise funded kid-friendly murals to aid in distraction and reduceanxietyofchildrenbeingwheeledtosurgery.(Seepage17.)

•After years of planning, the Ronald McDonald Family Room opened its doors in June 2011. Located on 7 Children’s, adjacent to the Hospital School and Recreational Therapy, the Family Room offers families a private escape from the stress that comes from being at the hospital for days, even months, on end. And best of all, they can get away without actually leaving the hospital or their child.

•TheNewbornCriticalCareCenter’s10-bedexpansion,undercon-struction during a good portion of the fiscal year, welcomed its first patients on July 12, 2011, bringing the hospital’s overall bed count to 150 inpatient beds. Pod G, as the clinical space is known, is the medical home the hospital’s most clinically fragile newborns.

The YEAR in Review

Fiscal Year 2010-2011July 1, 2010, through

June 30, 2011

The Ronald McDonald Family Room on 7 Children’s opened its doors in June 2011.

Construction on Lookout Terrace, N.C. Children’s

Hospital’s outdoor recreational area, will conclude in

early 2012.

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November20,2002,5a.m.SixCurtis Media Group radio stations kicked off the broadcast-ing day live from the N.C. Children’s Hospital lobby, another eight stations from their studios throughout North Carolina. They called the radiothon event “The N.C. Children’s Promise,” the radio personalities asking their listeners, “Got $20? Send it in!”

Call by call, $20 at a time, sometimes more, listeners responded. By 1 a.m. on November 21 —20 hours after they first started—the grand fundraising total was revealed: $183,253, all of it raised one donation at a time.

I t was a monumental day at N.C. Children’s Hospital, not only the beginning of an annual tradition with the radio/telethon but also the impetus for a formalized, year-round fundrais-ing program benefiting the hospital called the N.C. Children’s Promise.

November 17, 2011, will mark the 10th anni- versary N.C. Children’s Promise Radio/Telethon with Curtis Media Group and television part-ner, Time Warner Cable’s News 14 Carolina, which joined the event in 2005. Let us celebrate the more than $8 million in unrestricted gifts (and millions more in directed gifts!) the event has helped raise by taking a look back at some of the amazing kids we’ve met along the way.

2002 . . .Hailey was just 9 years old when she became one of the first N.C. Chil-dren’s Hospital patients to take to the airwaves during the inaugural N.C. Children’s Promise radiothon on November

20, 2002. She had become a dialysis patient at UNC earlier that year and had a successful kidney trans-plant in 2005. Says the 18-year-old’s mother, Tarasa, “If it weren’t for UNC, she wouldn’t be here.”

. . . 2003Rebecca was a huge champion of the radio-thon, participating in four such events before losing her brave battle with acute myelog-enous leukemia (AML) in February 2007 at age 17. A blog she wrote lives on, revealing her passion for the event: “My dad and I figured the math. On average,40,000 patients are seen at the Children’s Hos-pital each year. 40,000 people is only about 5% of Curtis Media’s listeners. If 40,000 people each donate $25 (that’s $25 a child) during the radiothon, we could raise ONE MILLION DOLLARS! Can youimagine how much that would do for the hospital?”

2004 . . .Brittany is a hematology patientwithEvanssyndrome,a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies that destroy the red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells. She’s participated in seven radio/telethons. Here’s the UNC Greensboro junior at age 13 doing an interview with 94.7 WQDR.

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. . . 2005Jayme, now age 15, has been a long-time N.C. Children’s Hospital patient. He and his sister, Hannah, both have cystic fibrosis. Here’s Jayme at age 9 getting an autograph from country singer, Blaine Larsen, one of dozens of performers who have taken to the radio/telethon stage and entertained in the Children’s Hospital lobby.

2006 . . .Grayson was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, in 2005. In the years since his diagnosis, the now 15-year-old has com-peted in the annual Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon as a way to give back. All proceeds from Swim for Smiles events benefit N.C. Children’s Hospital.

. . . 2007Maura’s mom, Kate, lovingly says, “UNC has been our home away from home since Maura was 7 days old.” Maura has endured a host of medical ailments—a heart defect (surgically corrected at 13 days old), cerebral palsy, neuroblastoma (a form of cancer) and orthopaedic surgery among them—but she seemingly always has a smile on her face, particularly during the radio/telethon.

2008 . . .Julia, now age 4, was born with several heart defects that required corrective surgeries— six in all, the latest two in 2009. Her parents, Kimberly and Rob, report she’s now thriving and even enrolled in school.

. . . 2009Ahmad, who has asthma, con-tracted the H1N1 virus in fall 2009 at age 4 and suffered some severe consequences. He was hospitalized on a ventila-tor in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and very near-ly lost his life. Upon recovery, he even had to relearn how to walk but is now doing well. He’s pictured here (right) with twin brother, Aaron, and assistant nurse manager, Doreen Marlowe.

2010 . . .Erick, pictured here in the arms of his father, Moises, was born with prune belly syndrome, a rare birth defect affecting about 1 in 40,000 births. He spent the first four month of his life in N.C. Children’s Hospital’s Newborn Critical Care Center and was frequently hospitalized thereafter until he received his life-saving organ trans-plantsinearly2010.SeevideoofErickandhismother,Alma, before the transplants at http://bit.ly/meet-erick.

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And that’s all thanks to the National Hockey League (NHL), the National Hockey League Players’ Asso- ciation (NHLPA), the Carolina Hurricanes, and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and his Companions in Courage charity. Together they unveiled a state-of-the-art NHL Legacy Classroom at N.C. Children’s Hospital in January 2011.

The high-tech classroom—the first of its kind among a dozen NHL “Lion’s Dens” gifted to children’s hospi-tals throughout North America—was a legacy gift to the children of North Carolina commemorating the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend, the League’s midsea-son spectacular held for the first time in Raleigh. In addition to a SMART Board and SMART Table from SMART Technologies, the $250,000 interactive space features Cisco Systems’ online conferencing system, WebEx,atechnologyenablingpatientstoconnecttofamily, friends, schools and teachers anywhere in the world during a hospital stay. Denver was among the first patients to test drive the classroom, along with Hospital School teacher, Karen Weatherly.

“Hehadalittleanxietyaboutleavinghisparentstodo schoolwork, but when he saw the room, he liked it and did not hesitate,” recalled Weatherly. “It’s an engaging activity for a kid his age, and we were able to do what he did in class.”

For Denver’s parents, the classroom provided tremen-dous peace of mind in the midst of a difficult situation.

“It was so nice, as parents, to not have to worry about helping him with that on top of everything else we were going through,” said mom, Marnie. “Denver was reluctant at first, but once he saw the SMART Table, hewashooked.Hehadareallygoodexperienceandwassoexcitedtobeabletogobackandtellhisteach-er about it.”

In theLION’S DENHigh-tech classroom helps patients stay connected

W hen 6-year-old, Denver, of Raleigh, N.C., was hospitalized at N.C. Children’s Hospital

in early 2011, falling behind on his schoolwork was one thing his mother, Marnie, didn’t have to worry about. His Hospital School teacher used the hospital’s new SMART Board and a SMART Table to help Denver keep up with his studies.

Through a donation to the N.C. Children’s Promise, Tom and Lisa Hazen had preserved this space as a pediatric recreational area during

construction of the Children’s Hospital, which opened in 2002.

The unveiling of the NHL Legacy Classroom at N.C. Children’s

Hospital on January 28, 2011, was a star-studded affair, featur-

ing NHL commissioner, Gary Bettman, and several NHL players,

including goalie Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.

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DONORS

DONORS

DONORS

$100,000+

$50,000 – $99,999

$25,000 – $49,999

Carolina Kids Classic

Children’s Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation

Corks for Kids, Inc.

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, Inc.

Curtis Media Group

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.

Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute, Inc.

The Kathleen Choplin Hearn Charitable Trust I, II & III

K2 Challenge, Inc.

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

UNC Dance Marathon

Charles H. Goren Foundation, Inc. Tom and Lisa Hazen, Trustees

Kohl’s

Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society

MedImmune, Inc.

NC Biotechnology Center

Pfizer, Inc.

Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Time Warner Cable/ News 14 Carolina

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Andracchio

Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, Inc.

COAG Industrial Inc.

Leon Algernon Dunn, Jr. & Pattie McCay Dunn Family Foundation

GlaxoSmithKline, Inc.

HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Gregg & Lori Ireland

Modigenetech LTD.

Eric Montross Father’s Day Basketball Camp

Ronald McDonald House Charities of NC, Inc.

Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation

Swim for Smiles Foundation

Time Warner Cable Employees

Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

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I CANcerTeens learn the healing effects of photography

“Teens tend to define themselves by their peers, and thusly the general nature of adolescence tends to isolate our teen cancer patients,” said Jessica Irven, a recreational therapist/child life specialist at N.C. Children’s Hospital. “Teens with cancer tend to feel cut off by their peers, as they are going through some-thing to which their peers cannot relate.”

Based on that understanding, Irven and Justin Yopp, PhD, a psychologist at N.C. Cancer Hospital, estab-lished a new support group for teen cancer survivors in the fall of 2010 with a Promise Grant from the N.C. Children’s Promise. The teens, each equipped with a camera, used photography as a portal to share their experiences.

For 16-year-old Morrow of Chapel Hill, N.C., the photos were a way to show how she felt about being treated for Hodgkin’s lymphoma, now in remission.

“ItwasnicetotakepicturesthatexpressedhowIfeltabout going through treatment and my fears of recur-rence; it was a great outlet,” said Morrow. “You can re-ally have a change in mindset from doing something like this. As a teenager going through treatment, I felt isolated and sad. This project helped me talk to others about what I was going through so I could begin to understand my emotions.”

Morrowwasoneoffiveteensintheprogram.Overpizza, the group would project photos onto a large screen, discussing the personal significance of each image through the facilitation of Irven, Yopp and Heather Rompel, a pediatric oncology nurse.

“The group allowed the teens to connect, and the photographs gave them a voice,” explained Irven.“Photography provided a common ground, and we couldusethephotosasdiscussionfodder.Theirex-periences were different but had similarities. It helped to normalize what they have gone through. It is so important for teens to know they are normal.”

And from the support group was born a chance to sharethoseexperienceswithamuchlargeraudience.Inspired by a fellow recreational therapist, Stephanie Mazze, who had heard of a similar program in New York, Irven arranged for a public exhibition of thephotographs. “I CANcer: a photo journey” ran for several weeks at University Mall in Chapel Hill in May and June 2011 and a smaller selection of photos was later showcased in front of the pediatric hematology-oncology clinic at UNC. “There are still many challenges I have to deal with, but the photography allows me to work through these,” reflected Morrow. “I think about photography in a different way now. By playing with the angles and lighting, I was able to find the best way to capture my emotions.”

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For a group of teenagers battling cancer,

a picture can be worth much more.

Morrow explains the significance of some of her striking photos with friends at the artists’ reception.

“I CANcer: a photo journey” opened with an artists’ reception on May 18, 2011. See photo highlights featuring

the artists at http://on.fb.me/I-CANcer.

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DONORS$5,000 – $9,999

Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Aaron

Asbury Automotive Group LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Ayotte

Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bailey, Jr.

Bank of America, N.A.

Mr. and Mrs. John P. Barker

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Boy Scout Troop 39

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Braswell

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Burnett III

Chapel Hill Sportswear

The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Inc.

Ms. Lindsay Craven

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Crowder

Divi Resorts

Mr. and Mrs. David Emonson

Keystone Foods LLC

Lab Corp of America Holdings

Lee-Moore Capital Company

Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Lowe, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Lund

J.F. Maddox Foundation

Mr. Fraydun Manocherian

Mr. and Mrs. Marc Noël

North Carolina Community Foundation

North Carolina Department of Corrections

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Painter

Parion Sciences

Phase 3 Media

Quintiles/Innovex

RBC Capital Markets Corporation

Richard M. & Elizabeth M. Ross Foundation

Ms. Alison B. Ross

The NEW Wake Forest Dance Marathon

S & D Coffee, Inc.

Samaritan’s Purse

Dr. Jeffrey W. Scales and Dr. Cheryl L. Jackson

Dr. and Mrs. Alan D. Stiles

UNC/Rex Hospital

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC Health Care

Viable Corp

Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Walters

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Watkins

The Martha Woodward Webb Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. William Woodward Webb, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William Woodward Webb, Sr.

Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

DONORS$10,000 – $24,999

Absolute Collection Service, Inc.

Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.

L & N Andreas Foundation

Anonymous - Children’s Hospital

Autograph Basketball for Community Activity Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bardsley

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Carstarphen

Mr. Butch and Mrs. Tammy Davis

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Entwistle

Foundation for the Carolinas

Franklin Street Trust

Fraydun Foundation, Inc.

Golf for Promise (Jessica Kittelberger)

Inspire Pharmaceuticals

K & L Gates LLP

KeySource Bank

Mr. and Dr. James H. Kitchen

Live Nation Music Group, Inc.

Mr. Jay Luebke

Making Precious Strides, Inc.

MedThink

Mindworks

MSA

Rally Foundation

Siemens/ The Siemens Philanthropic Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Smith

The Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Andrew J. Stanley and Ms. Lily I. Hsu

State Employees’ Combined Campaign

Mr. J. Robert Stout

Tar Heel Monthly

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It’s a study that has long-term implications for patients with complex upper airway issues like 6-month-old,Layla. The Fayetteville, N.C., infant was born with a congenital condition called Pierre Robin sequence, a syndrome characterized by an abnormally small lower jaw that displaces the tongue toward the back of the throat, causing breathing problems.

Treatment varies considerably based on severity, but those with the condition often require multiple surger-ies and medical interventions, sometimes throughout childhood, to maintain an open airway and normal development.

But what treatments work best? The answer depends on the case, but UNC researchers are hoping to make those optionsmoreofanexactscience.

“This study is evaluating young children, under the age of 10, that have problems with their upper airway,” said pediatric pulmonologist, Stephanie Davis, MD, one of three co-prinicipal investigators of the four-year study initiatedinOctober2010andfundedbytheNationalInstitutes of Health. “We are trying to better understand how to treat these children, both medically and surgi-cally, by modeling their airways.”

Beyond predicting the best medical or surgical inter-ventions, the team hopes computer modeling will help determine the optimal timing of those interventions. Davis is leading the study with UNC colleagues, Carlton Zdanski, MD, and Richard Superfine, PhD.

According to Superfine, director of the NIH Center for Computer Integrated Systems for Microscopy and Manipulation in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, geometry of the airway is currently derived from medical images, like MRIs and CT scans but, as heexplained,“Thosetechniquescanonlygiveusreso-lution down to one millimeter, so if a child’s airway is constricted below one millimeter, it’s going to be very difficult for us to see that and to determine the surgery that would help that.”

Give those radiographic images to the study’s virtual lung group, though, and it’s a different story. The group can use them to create a virtual, almost three dimen-sional model of the airway.

Davis said the project is unique because it pulls together multiple disciplines across the UNC campus.

“It represents a broad collaboration between pediatric otolaryngology/head and neck surgery, pediatric pul-monology, physics and astronomy, mathematics, bio-statistics, computer science, and the N.C. Children’s Airway Center,” said Davis. “It brings together the virtual modeling group with the clinical group.”

“This has tremendous implications for treatment down the line,” said Zdanski, chief of pediatric otolaryngolo-gy/head and neck surgery at UNC and surgical director of the N.C. Children’s Airway Center. “The first step is to develop and determine the model’s value. If it turns out to be useful, it has the potential to change the standard of treatment and allow for optimal surgical and medical planning, and hopefully avoid unnecessary treatments and procedures for kids with airway problems.”

“It was very scary

to know she needed

the bronchoscope,”

said Layla’s mom,

Latina (here with

her daughter and

Dr. Carlton Zdanski). She says she feels

good knowing

participation in

the study will

potentially help

other families avoid

such procedures.

“This gives us an almost virtual bronchoscopic view without having

to do an invasive procedure,” says Dr. Carlton Zdanski, one of three

co-principal investigators of the study. See an animated view at

http://bit.ly/airway-ani. Meet the principal investigators (left to right,

Drs. Zdanski, Stephanie Davis and Richard Superfine) and get a

closer look at the study on YouTube: http://bit.ly/unc-airway.

A $3.6 million grant enabling researchers to develop computer models to predict which treatments will work best for pediatric airway

problems may soon have children with certain respiratory issues breathing a little easier.

BREATHING easyComputer modeling to

help children with respiratory disorders

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HUNTINGfor

Better TreatmentsPhysician spends lifetime in pursuit of treatment

for rare disease

MPS II, more commonly known as Hunter syndrome, is an exceedingly rare and life-threatening genetic disorder. In mucopolysaccharidoses and related dis-eases, the body’s inability to produce specific enzymes interfereswiththebreakdowncomplexcarbohydrates.The missing or insufficient enzyme prevents the prop-er cellular recycling process, whereby the body uses enzymes to break down and recycle cellular materi-als. The result is storage of these materials in the cells, blood and connective tissues, causing progressive, irreversible damage affecting physical appearance, motor ability, functioning of organs and systems, and, in most cases, mental development.

Luckily for Kevin, N.C. Children’s Hospital is one of the world’s top research institutions in the fight against MPS, a distinction earned primarily due to the pioneer-ing research of Kevin’s physician, Joseph Muenzer, MD,apediatricgeneticsandmetabolismexpert.

Known as the leading authority in the country who understands the complex makeup and devastating results of MPS, Muenzer has spent a lifetime research-ing and creating the best treatment options for Hunter syndrome. As Muenzer described it, he became an expertbyhappenstance.

“When I did a fellowship with the NIH more than 20 years ago, I worked on a clinical trial for patients with MPS,” said Muenzer. “I saw more than 50 families during that time, and I became knowledgeable about Hunter syndrome by default.”

When Kevin first came to UNC, Muenzer was working onaclinicaltrialforElaprase,anenzymereplacementtherapy, administered by IV infusion, designed to treat the underlying cause of the disease. The therapy was approved by the FDA the following year, and Kevin immediately began weekly infusions at the hospital.

“The enzyme therapy has enabled him to be active,” said Kevin’s mother, Marqueta. “He can read and write on grade level and dresses himself. While he has mild limitations at school, he has not allowed his condition to hinder him.”

In fact, Kevin plays basketball and is on the A/B honor roll at school.

Inspired by the success of Kevin and other patients, Muenzer continues his research for better treatment options through funding from various foundations and private donors. His current clinical trial is aimed at addressing the neurological and developmental effects of Hunter syndrome in those with the severe form of the condition through direct administration of recombinant enzyme into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord.

Kevin continues his weekly enzyme replacement infu-sions and has been on home infusion for the past two years.HeseesMuenzerforfollow-upvisitseverysixmonths.

“Kevin is doing so well because of Dr. Muenzer and the work he has done,” said Marqueta. “Kevin is going to do big things. I just know it.”

Nine-year-old Kevin of Fayetteville, N.C., was just a toddler

when he was diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis type II

(MPS II).

Kevin, pictured here with his physician and MPS research expert, Dr. Joseph Muenzer, is one of only about 2,000

people worldwide who have Hunter syndrome.

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DONORS$1,000 – $2,499

Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

AllscriptsAmerican Countertops

Mr. and Mrs. Cutler W. Andrews Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Andrews, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Edward S. BaileyDr. and Mrs. Bruce Barron

A Better Image Printing Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Boger

Mr. and Mrs. Robert BothwellDr. and Mrs. Frederick O. Bowman, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Bradley Jr.Mr. Jeffrey A. Brown

Brunnemer Family FoundationMr. Johnny Burleson and Mr. Walter Clark

Cary AcademyMr. and Mrs. George H. Chadwick, Jr.

Charles Aris, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Chiavetta III

Clancy & Theys Construction CompanyClaxton Elementary School Student Council

Mr. and Mrs. G. Munroe CobeyColey Cosmetic & Hand Surgery Center, PA

Mr. and Mrs. David A. CookeMr. Emory E. Croom III

The Crunkleton Dal-Tile

Mr. John A. DeMasiDrs. Amelia F. and Craig L. DrakeMr. and Mrs. Robert L. Edwards

Mr. and Mrs. Alan EftingMr.and Mrs. Ray Ellis

Emily’s Kids Foundation, Inc.Drs. Matthew G. Ewend and Lisa Carey

Alan and Michelle Finlayson Mr. and Mrs. William Finn

Firstgiving, Inc.Fleet Feet Sports-Carrboro Mr. James Dalton Fulghum

Dr. Mandy Ghaffarpour,DDS PLLC

Mr. and Mrs. Terry S. GilesMs. Joan GillingsGranville Towers

Mr. and Mrs. James B. GreathouseMr. and Mrs. Roger Grooms

H.O.G. of RaleighDr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Hamrick

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Hanlon IIIMr. and Mrs. Craig R. Helms

Holler Enterprises, Inc.Mr. W. H. Holsenbeck

Dr. and Mrs. William C. HubbardMr. and Mrs. John M. HuemmerIBM Employee Services Center

Impact Funding Trust, Inc.Inter Fraternity Council University

of North Carolina at Chapel HillMr. and Mrs. Morgan Jackson

Jerry A. Jackson, LLCJohn David Jewelers

Mr. and Mrs. Joel JohnstonMs. Bridgit W. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. JoynerMr. and Mrs. Larry Keiner

Mr. and Mrs. Keith KittelbergerMs. Barbara C. Kretzer

Mr. Bill LaFrankieLearfield Communications, Inc.

Dr. Edward I. LeeMrs. Joanne M. Liddle

S LongLongbranch of Raleigh Inc.

Lunsford Richardson Preyer Charitable Lead Unitrust

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. MabeMr. and Mrs. Neil A. Macpherson

Mrs. Peggy MahanJohn McConnell Family Foundation

Mrs. and Mr. Pat A. McCormickMr. and Mrs. Richard C. McElroy

The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.MedThink Communications

Mexalina Power, LLCMs. Maria D. Meyer

Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Miller, Sr.Montross Camp - Coins for Kids ProjectMorgan Stanley Smith Barney Global

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Morton IIIMr. Chadwick Narron

Ms. Victoria NevoisDrs. Terry L. Noah and Margaret R. HeltonNorth Carolina Dermatology Association

Notelknurc, LLCNSB INC

Mr. Greg OberholtzerMr. and Mrs. H. Patrick Oglesby

Oodles ChartersOptimist Club of Chapel Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Gary ParkDr. and Mrs. David B. Peden

Piedmont Financial Trust CompanyPine Needles Village in Southern Pines, NC

Ms. Danielle S. PinerPPD Development, LP

Mr. George PratePrecision Platinum

Principled Technologies, Inc.The Properties, Inc.

Pulte Homes, RaleighMr. James Quinn

R & J Investments of Eden, LLCDr. and Mrs. Timonthy J. Raczniak

Mr. William G. RandMr. and Mrs. Michael R. ReedDr. and Mrs. Todd A. Rogers

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Rogers IIIDr. Robert A. Rucho

S & J Foods, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Samet

Samet Corporation

Mr. Anthony SandersMs. Lillie L. Sapp

Schneider Stone Inc.Sears Contract, Inc.Sigma Sigma SigmaMr. Ray S. Smith III

Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Smith IIDr. and Mrs. Fred G. Smith, Jr.

Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smithwick, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David G. Sneeden

Mr. and Mrs. Don StallingsSterling Building Group, Inc.

Ms. Eulene D. StilesMr. J. Darren Stuart

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin E. StutzMr. and Mrs. Mark Sutter

Mr. and Mrs. Charles SykesMr. Steven Thanhauser and Ms. Van Eure

The Mary Claire Satterly FoundationMr. and Mrs. John E. Thompson

Toleo FoundationTrammell and Bell DDS PA

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Trepanier IIITriangle Velo

Mr. William TrueUNC Student Activities Fund

Venture Construction CompanyMr. Rex B. Vick, Sr.

Ms. Martha K. WalstonMr. and Mrs. Don E. Walther

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. WatkinsMr. and Mrs. William W. Webb

Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Weill, Jr.Mr. Max O. Welborn, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wessell IIIMs. Suzanne E. Williamson

Mr. Jeffrey L. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Philip A. Zachary

Zeta Psi Fraternity

DONORS$2,500 – $4,999Adams Electric Company

Aeropostale, Inc.The Bama Companies, Inc.

Blue Water Seafood CompanyBlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

Coastal Carolina HondaContemporary Services Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. CusterMr. and Mrs. Curtis M. Dail

The Curtis M. & Jacqueline N. Dail Foundation, Inc.

East 54 Associates, LLCEducational Foundation, Inc.

Foundation for University Medical Care for ChildrenGlaxoSmithKline

Dr. Stuart H. Gold and Mr. Don SteinbergGolden State Foods (GSF)

The HamptonsMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hazen

Herman Miller for Healthcare, Inc.

High Point Community FoundationHunter’s Dance, Inc.

IBM Employee CampaignJones & Frank

Kids Helping Kids, Company Dancers of Wilson

Lindbrook Development Services, Inc.Long Beverage

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGintyMr. and Mrs. Ronald B. McNeill Medtronic Spinal & Biologics

Michael Jordan NissanMr. Eric and Mrs. Crystal Miller

Mr. William B. MillisMustaches for Kids Raleigh Chapter

The N.C. Center for Dermatology, P.A.N.C. State PackLIFE

NNE Pharmaplan, IncMs. Lisa M. Price

Dr. and Mrs. David W. OllilaRaymond James Charitable

Endowment Fund

Rotary Club of Wake ForestMr. and Mrs. Michael Schulte

Seegars Fence CompanyMr. and Mrs. Mike Sholtz

Simply Meg’sSkanska USA Building Inc.

Mr. Jay Trepanier Mr. J. Troy Smith, Jr.

Southland Electrical Supply Co., Inc.Triangle Community Foundation, Inc.

Triangle Medical Spouse AllianceUNC Hospitals Volunteer Association

Wachovia Bank, N.A.Wards Hollow

Mr. and Mrs. John R. WickhamMr. John V. Woodard

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. WootenYoung Champions

Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. ZederbaumDr. and Mrs. Richard W. Zollinger II

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When 5 Children’s, the inpatient unit on the fifth floor of N.C. Children’s Hospital, received a Promise Grant to purchase toys, the care team decided it wanted something special to serve their unique pa-tient population—primarily children with chronic pulmonary conditions like cystic fibrosis and those battling cancer and rare blood disorders.

Many patients are hospitalized for weeks, even months, before they are well enough to return home. Yet, because of immunosuppression and other issues, patients on 5 Children’s are often unit-bound, unable to leave the fifth floor to enjoy recreational areas like the play atrium on the seventh floor.

Caregivers finally decided a child-sized playhouse near the nurses’ station would be ideal, but they couldn’t find a single one manufactured large enough to fit the pumps and IV poles inpatients often have in tow when they play.

They nearly gave up on the idea, but then nurse, Vanessa Cline, came up with a solution: she would make a playhouse for the unit.

Onemightnotexpectanursetohavetheskillsettodesignandexecutesuchaproject,butClinegradu-ated from NC State’s School of Design with a degree in product design before becoming a nurse. This was just up her alley, combining her passions for care and design.

In all, Cline spent nearly five months creating the playhouse, all on her own time.

“I looked at other playhouses, and I tried to give it a homey feeling,” said Cline of her labor of love. “I also tried to think through the developmental milestones that could be achieved by playing in the house.”

The results were amazing.

The playhouse—measuring 14 feet wide, 9 feet tall and 9 feet deep—not only fits medical equipment but has all the makings of a home. Its windows are adornedwithcurtainsandflowerboxes.Thekitchenis an aspiring chef’s dream, its shelves stocked with cooking accessories and lots of play food to serve up onthediningroomtable.Exteriorfeaturesincludeamailboxandwindchimes.Greenrugssimulate thelawn, complete with lawn mower.

“We wanted it to be something for entire families, not just patients but their siblings, as well,” reflected Cline. “When an adult is sick, care can really focus on the patient alone. When a child is sick, it is a whole family that must be taken into consideration.”

“The playhouse is providing a meeting ground for patients and siblings alike,” commented Pat Yee, nurse manager on 5 Children’s. “In an age of high-tech and electronics, this goes back to basics—just good childhood play—and the kids love it.”

The Housethat

PROMISEBUILT

Nurse designs and builds playhouse for inpatient unit

Though 4-year-old Katherine of

Clayton, N.C., could not leave the unit, the playhouse offered a

perfect getaway. “She really enjoys

playing in the playhouse,” said her father, Troy. “It really

has everything.”

When 5 Children’s couldn’t find a

playhouse roomy enough to

accommodate, nurse Vanessa Cline

made one.

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TheCURNENSocietyThe Founders’ Circle

($25,000 over five years / $5,000 per year)

Matthew and Tiana AyotteHarvey and Karen BraswellButch and Tammy DavisJackandWandaEntwistle

Andrew Stanley and Lily Hsu Dr. Alan and Mrs. Brenda Stiles

Benefactors’ Circle($20,000 over five years /$4,000 per year)

Your name here

Charter Members Club ($15,000 over five years/$3,000 per year)

Your name here

Cornerstone Club ($10K over five years /$2,000 per year)

Dr. and Mrs. William C. Hubbard Morgan and Shawn Jackson

Sustainers’ Club ($5,000 over five years/$1,000 per year)

Cutler and Cristin Andrews Steve and Kellie McPhail Dustin and Danielle Bates CrystalHinsonMillerandEricMiller RayandSusanEllis Marc and Cecile Noël Alan and Michelle Finlayson Dr. DavidandMrs.MaryOllila Cleo and Regina Hill Chris and Ann Smith

DONORS$500 – $9992Hearts Consulting, LLC

Mr. Chris AbbottDr. and Mrs. William Adamson

Mr. Edward J. Albrecht, Jr.Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Karen Albritton

Mr. Edwin W. AldridgeThe Logan Aldridge Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. AlexanderMr. Dwight E. Alford

All Star Waste Services, LLCAlliance Management, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Andrews, Jr.Mr. Frank Auman

Mr. Charles D. Bailey IVMr. and Mrs. Scott T. Ballew

Mr. Dustin and Mrs. Danielle Bates Mr. James T. BensenBlue Water Seafood

Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. BogerMr. Kyle Boggess

Mr. and Mrs. James Boomer Mr. and Mrs. Landon Bordeaux

Mr. and Mrs. Rex A. BostDrs. Eric and Kathy Bradford

Branch Banking and Trust CompanyMr. F. Cooper Brantley Jr.Brantley Properties, Inc.Brigs Enterprises, Inc.

Britt and Miller Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.

Dr. and Mrs. Wallace D. BrownMr. and Mrs. Milton S Brown III

Mr. Robert A. BrownDr. and Mrs. Craig A. Buchman

Dr. and Mrs. Scott H. BuckMr. Justin Burris

Dr. Julie S. and Mr. Michael E. ByerleyDr. and Mrs. David W. Campbell

Capstrat Inc.Carolina Pediatrics of the Triad

Catering Company of Chapel HillCB Richard Ellis - Triad

CEI The Digital Office CompanyChapel Hill Country Club, Inc.

Chapel Hill Tennis ClubChapel Hill Wine Company

Charles M. Winston Family FoundationDr. Kathleen M. and

Dr. Daniel L. Clarke-PearsonMajor and Mrs. A. F. Clarkson, Jr.Dr. Dennis A. Clements III and

Dr. Martha Ann KeelsClubCorp Inc.

Coastal Beverage Company, Inc.

Coastal Carolina Neonatology, PLLCMr. and Mrs. M. T. Cofrey

Mr. John J. CostiganCumberland Dairy, Inc.

Dr. Peter G. Dalldorf and Ms. Christina A. DouglasMs. Vickie J. Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Davis, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dawson

Mike & Shelley Day Mr. and Mrs. F. Burton Dean

Mrs. Emily H. DeeseMs. Suzanne L. Demarrais and

Mr. Raymond StrongMr. Peter J. DeVisser

Mr. and Mrs. Alex DusekMr. Jeffrey Easterling

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Edwards, Jr.Mrs. Suzanne Edwards

E-Z Go TextronF & D Huebner, LLC

Ms. Nell FinchDr. and Mrs. Otis N. Fisher, Jr.

Mr. Paul H. FogliaMr. Mike Gagne

Ms. Pamela H. GardnerGate City Motor Company, Inc.

Genuity ConceptsMr. and Mrs. Cambridge F. Glenn

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Ms. Iren U. HianikMr. Cleo and Mrs. Regina Hill

Mr. James Hooper Mr. Richard A. Hutchinson, Sr.

Mr. John R. IsnerISP International Specialty Products, Inc.

Ms. Darleen M. JohnsDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Craig JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Charlie K. Johnson

Johnson’s Jewelers, Inc.Mr. Charles B. King, Jr.

Mr. Charles E. Kinney, Jr.Kluttz Thompson Designs

Mr. and Mrs. Steffen J. Kuronen Mr. Franklin T. Lamar

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. LarsonThe Laser Tag Group Mr. James F. Legette

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Loftis, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. David Lowe

Lumina Clothing CompanyMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Maddox

Mrs. Jill Maguire Mr. and Mrs. Jackie ManuelMr. and Mrs. Alex MarshallMr. and Mrs. Gary A. Masse

Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. McElroyMcEntire Produce, Inc.Mr. Jerry W. McLaurin

Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. McPhailMEDNAX Services, Inc.

Ms. Nancy MingisMr. Roland J. Moessner

Dr. and Mrs. Paul L. MolinaMr. Kevin Mooney

Ms. Cynthia MortimerDr. Fernando R. Moya

Ms. Sarah MurrayMustaches for Kids, Triangle Chapter

Mr. Charles B. Neely, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John B. Neese

New River (Onslow County) Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Michael M. Norwood

Mr. and Mrs. W. James OrmondMr. and Mrs. L. Glenn Orr, Jr.

Pajama PalsMr. and Mrs. John Parham

Mr. Henry N. PattersonMs. Carole B. Pearce

Pediatric Services of America, Inc.Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.

Ms. Ann B. PetersonMr. and Mrs. Jon C. Peterson

Mr. Raymond A. PhillipsMs. Annette L. Plato

Mr. and Mrs. Todd M. PopeMs. Patricia C. Preyer

R.W. McCollum Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Walter RakMr. Matthew M. Rankin

Mr. and Mrs. John D. RatliffMs. Alice Michele Reams

Replogle Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. William O. Robb

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Mr. and Mrs Milton Schaeffer, Jr.

Mr. Lane SchiffmanSDS Design Associates, Inc.

SEHFAShelco Inc.

Shuford Insurance Agency, Inc.Mr. Richard Sigmund

Mr. Dudley L. Simms IVSmith Salley & Associates, LLC

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Mr. Samuel S. SpagnolaMr. and Mrs. Glenn Spradling

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. StaffordStainless Tank & Equipment Co, LLC

Mr. Richard E. StanleyMr. and Mrs. Steve StephensMr. and Mrs. Mark A. Stone

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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Styons Jr.Mr. Thomas V. Summerville

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. SurovikMr. and Mrs. James E. Swon

Tamara Lackey PhotographyTatum and Edwards, P.A.Mr. and Mrs. Chris Trevey

Ms. Lynne TrottaMr. and Mrs. George B. TydaUnfinished Furniture Outlet

United Way of the Greater TriangleMr. Marc. W. Vagliolaurin

Mr. Rex Vick Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Andrew WallWalt Disney World Company

Mr. Billy WeaseMr. H. Michael Weaver

Mr. Peter J. WehrWerts Welding

James L. White, D.D.S., P.A.Ms. Margaret O. White

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William Branson Photography Mr. and Mrs. Bobby R. Woodward

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Mrs. and Mr. Kelly A. YaegerDr. and Mrs. Peter R. Young, Sr.

Ms. Beverly D. Zachary

Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

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Dealing with

DIABETESDiabetes educator key to helping young patients

manage condition

When 14-year-old diabetic, Devin, makes a poor food choice that affects his insulin levels, the Burlington, N.C., teen knows he has to answer to more than just his mom. He also has to answer to Susan McGovern, his pediatric diabetes educator at N.C. Children’s Hospital.

“She is like a second mom to Devin,” said Devin’s mother, Tabitha. “She gets on him when he is not doing what he is supposed to be doing.”

McGovern works with diabetic children and their fam-ilies to make significant lifestyle changes, addressing adequate nutrition and developing the skills they need to manage their diabetes, including how to do injec-tions, check blood levels and recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. She also helps the families organize resources for school or daycare, among other things.

As Ali Calikoglu, MD, chief of pediatric endocrinol-ogyatUNC,explained,“Diabetesismoreofasocialcondition than just a medical condition. Doctors are involved in the diagnosis and initial insulin treatment in patients with diabetes, but it is a diabetes educator who prepares patients for the day-to-day life of living with diabetes and helps them improve their skills and expandtheirknowledgeofdiabetesthroughouttheirlives.”

McGovern is a critical part of the pediatric diabetes team, yet before generous donor support through the N.C. Children’s Promise, the position was not possible.

“Ourdivisiondidnothavetheresourcestopayforacertified diabetes educator,” said Calikoglu. “When we recruited one thanks to this funding, it changed the landscape of how we provide care. We have raised the level of care, saved time for our patients and reduced thecostforthem.It’sagreatexampleofhowadonorsupport can transform everyday care.”

For McGovern, the position is more than a job. It’s her passion.

“My father is a diabetic, so I have a compassion for people with diabetes and the struggles they go through,” McGovern said. “This job is the perfect fit.”

Devin’s mom agreed. “She is great with kids and teens,” said Tabitha. “She puts medical terms in layman’s terms.”

“I try to be the child’s advocate,” McGovern added. “If they are not doing well, then we are doing some-thing wrong. I try to make it easier for the patients and families. My goal is to do what is best for the patient.”

Certified diabetes educator, Susan McGovern (left), with Devin and his mom, Tabitha. McGovern’s position is funded

by private support through the N.C. Children’s Promise, including a major gift from Harvey and Karen Braswell.

Children and their families need guidance to develop the skills they need to manage their

diabetes, including how to do injections, check blood levels and recognize

symptoms of low blood sugar.

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DONORS$250 - $499

Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

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Mrs. Anne M. AddabboMr. and Mrs. Reuben A. Allen III

Ms. Cathey K. AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Fred M. Asfoury

Ms. E. Rose AumanMr. and Mrs. Murphy AverittMr. and Mrs. David Baddour

Bagwell & Bagwell, Inc.Ms. Nancy S. BairdDr. Bryan S. Baker

Drs. David A. Bartholomew and Neva E. BartholomewDr. and Mrs. Gerald D. Bell

Biologics , Inc.Ms. Darcia M. Black

Mrs. Eliza T. BlackwellBlue Threads, Inc.Mr. Jeffrey R. Bolls

Dr. and Mrs. Carl L. BoseMr. and Mrs. Thurman S. Brooks

Mr. R. Erskine BrooksDr. and Mrs. Jonathan E. Bryant

Mr. Michael BuckenbergerMr. and Mrs. David BulluckMr. and Mrs. Tim Campbell

Capital Community Foundation Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Tony T. CarterMr. and Mrs. Paul F. Casey

Ms. Sheri CastleChapel Hill Restaurant

Management Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William R. Cherry

Chick-fil-A (University Mall)Dr. Stephen E. ChristopheMr. William Russell Clegg

Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. ClendeninMs. Ann Marie R. Coan

Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. CochranMs. Deborah B. Coclanis

Mr. and Mrs. Tom ColantuonoColdwell Banker Sea Coast Realty, Inc

Ms. Ellen S. CollinsControls Inc.

Ms. Linda CordesMr. and Mrs. Glenn D. CorleyCornerstone Double O, LLC

Ms. Lisbeth S. CoulombeMr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Craven

Crescent State BankDarryl D. Evans, Inc.Mr. Philip Davidow

Ms. Anne DavisMr. John W. Dees II

Mr. and Mrs. Elwood M. Dodson, Jr.Dominos Pizza, Carrboro

Ms. Patricia P. DoyleMr. Lewis Dunn

E. J. Pope & Son, Inc.East Coast Commercial

Investments and Realty, Inc.Mr. Whit Edwards

Elves On Your ShelvesMr. Jeff D. Emerson and Mrs. Patricia E. Bonner

Ms. Kelly M. FeltenFloral Expressions & Gifts of Chapel Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Lee FolgerMr. and Mrs. David J. Forsyth

Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. FoskeyFosters MarketMr. Jum Frasier

Ms. Heather FrazeeMs. Sonia Frischemeier

G2 Global Claims Service IncMr. D. D. Getman

Ms. Audrey J. GilmanMr. Jeffrey A. Glenn

Goodnight’s Comedy ClubMs. Suzanne Gordon

Ms. Bonnie S. GreenhalghMs. Aimee N. GreeterMr. Thomas GribbenMs. Catherine R. GrillMr. Willie G. Griswold

Mr. Andy M. GroupMr. and Mrs. William W. Guthridge

Ms. Stacey HadnottMrs. Anne E. Hager-Blunk and Mr. John E. Blunk, Jr.Ms. Rebecca Halvorson

Mr. John M. HansonDr. and Mrs. James R. Harper, Jr.

Ms. Patricia Harper-LeaphartMr. and Mrs. Michael Hartel

Ms. Teresa HartsfieldMr. and Mrs. Gregg S. Hauser

Hayco Contruction LLCMr. Brian E. HeathMr. Glen Hedrick

Mr. Lewis Hendricks and Ms. Jessica Bishop

Mr. and Mrs. Chad H. HenryMr. Francis Henry

Mr. and Mrs. G. N. HermanMr. and Mrs. Vance Highsmith

Mr. Brian D. Hoffman and Ms. Samantha Edgington

Mr. Christopher HohMr. James B. Holland and

Ms. Andrea J. Cardinal Mr. and Mrs. Jason A. Holt

Mr. Fred W. HoltMr. Mark M. Hosemann

Mr. and Mrs. Ken HugginsMr. and Mrs. Craig C. Huggins

Mr. and Mrs. Grady I. IngleInsulet Corporation

Inter Fraternity Council North Carolina State University

Mr. William H. Ipock, Jr.Dr. Nina Jain

Ms. Kathryn S. JamesMr. and Mrs. Chris James

Jerry Gower Construction Co., Inc.JMC Construction

Johnny T-Shirt, Inc.Mr. Christopher S. Johnson

Mr. Merrick W. JonesMr. Richard N. JonesMs. Patricia B. Jordan

Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith JordanMr. Kenneth C. Kehrer

Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. KeinerRandi A. Keith

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Kelley Dr. William H. Kelly

Dr. Greg Kernisan, M.D.Ms. Carleen P. Kilpatrick

Ms. Donna F. KingMr. John M. King

Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. KleinMr. Christopher KousisMr. Jonathan K. Kudlick

Mr. Brian KurtzerDr. and Mrs. Robert W. Kyle

Dr. and Mrs. Scott O. Lafevers

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. LairDr. Elizabeth A. Landolfo

Mr. and Mrs. Pearce LandryMr. Leslie Lang

Mr. and Mrs. William J. LassiterDr. Matthew M. Laughon

Ms. Kimberly LeblancMr. and Mrs. Michael W. Lebo

Mr. Rick LegleiterMr. Clay Lehman

Leon’s Beauty School, Inc.Libby Hill Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

Ms. Tonya W. LightellMr. and Mrs. Benjamin O. Lovelace

Low Country Laundry & Dry Cleaning LLC

Mrs. Lisa D. MacCorkleJulia Prince MacMillion Revocable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. William MahoneyDr. Charles A. Mann, D.D.S.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mantisi

Mr. Randy MarshallMartco Development Corporation

Mr. and Mrs. Duane MartinMs. Hana Mastro

Ms. Sharon L. McConnellMs. Mary Kate McLernon

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. MessingerMr. and Mrs. Timothy Milam

Dr. Aaron Miller, M.D.Mrs. Jean D. Miller

Mr. W. L. MillerMr. and Mrs. William Minton

Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. MorelenLeigh M. Moses

Dr. and Mrs. Daniel MurphyMurphy to Manteo, Inc.Mr. Bruce J. Murdoch

and Mrs. Carrie Gill-MurdochMr. Davin Murray

MW DesignNantucket

Ms. Sharon S. NicholsonOlde Raleigh Real Estate LLC

Ms. Patricia G. OliverDr. and Mrs. Russell G. Owens III

Mr. Steven PalumboMs. Tasha R. Parr

Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. ParsonMr. Bill Peebles

Ms. Patricia F. PooleMr. Tony L. Pope

Professional Painting & Sheetrock, Inc.

Mr. Scott PryzwanskyJordan Pung

Quest Martial Arts, Chapel HillMs. Susan W. Rafte

Mr. Les RamseyDr. Gregory D. Randolph

and Ms. Janice BryantMr. and Mrs. George H. ReddinDr. Rupa C. Redding-Lallinger

Remodel GreensboroMs. Judith M. Rhew

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Mr. Donald E. Rogers and LT COL Katherine R. Rogers USAF, Ret.

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Mr. Girard A. Salak

Sujana Samala, M.D.

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Mr. Stephen Sanford

Sasser Fields, LLP

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Schiller

Mr. William Schwartz

Ms. Patricia Self

1992 Sheline Family Trust

Mr. Jennifer M. Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold J. Siegmund

Simpson Manufactoring Co., Inc.

Mr. David Singleton

Dr. James D. Sink

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Mr. William M. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Smith, Jr.

Ms. Macrae W. Sollee

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Spencer

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Spivak

Ms. Alisa C. Spivey

Ms. Bonnie M. Springer

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Mr. Cody Stiles

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Mr. and Ms. Jon-Paul Strachan

Mrs. Margaret W. Strader

Mr. Jeffrey C. Sugg

Dr. Richard W. Sutherland and Dr. Donna Moro-Sutherland

Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Swain

Ms. Valerie J. Swanson

Synergy Team of Morrisville

Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Tabbiner

M. H. Tanner

TCBY, Chapel Hill

The Griffin Group of NC Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary L. Thick

Mr. Doug Tidwell

Mr. and Mrs. Harold W. Trammel

TriProperties, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trotta

Truist

UNC Wellness Center

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Underwood

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Vanderford

Mr. Craig A. Wade

Dr. and Mrs. John T. Walsh, Sr.

Walt Witte & Sons, Inc.

Ms. Christine L. Wesolowski

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Whitfield

Whole Foods, Chapel Hill

Mr. David Williams

Corey B. Williams

Ms. Jennifer S. Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wilson, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Everett R. Withers

Mr. Charles E. Woodell

Mr. Anthony W. Wrobel, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Young

Mr. and Mrs. Adam J. Zinn

KID- FRIENDLY Facelift

Pediatric operating suite implements child-friendly

renovations

A giraffe, its neck stretched high, grazes leaves from an overhead branch, while a panda nibbles bamboo nearby. An orangutan dangles from a tree limb, seemingly watching passersby with playful cu-riosity. These aren’t scenes from the North Carolina Zoo, rather the newly renovated pediatric operating suite at N.C. Children’s Hospital. The clinical space, formerly shared by women’s and children’s services, recently received a child-friendly facelift thanks to a Promise Grant from the N.C. Children’s Promise.

“When children have surgery, one of the scariest parts is when they must leave the comfort of their parents or loved ones to be taken into the operating room,” said William Adamson, MD, chief of pediatric surgery at N.C. Children’s Hospital.

Adamson and his team have gone to great lengths to make the few minutes between saying good bye to loved ones and going to sleep in the operating roomasstressfreeandpainlessaspossible,expressly designingthespacetoreducetheanxietyofchildrenheaded into surgery.

“We wanted to make our operating rooms just for kids from every aspect—not just the nurses, anes-thesia staff and surgeons but also have the physical surroundings focused on kids,” said Adamson.

Renovationoftheoperatingsuite,whichfeaturessixoperating rooms exclusively for pediatric patients,includes new murals painted throughout the periop-erative areas and operating rooms. Nowhere is that more apparent than the “kiss ‘n go” hallway, where more than 5,000 families say their farewells before surgery each year.

“Now we can call the child’s attention to various ani-malsonthewallstohelpdistractthem,”explainedAdamson. “The goal is to keep them occupied in that scary time between saying ‘bye’ to Mom and when they are put under anesthesia.”

The strategy seemed to work well for 5-year-old Ethan, who was enamored by a red- eyed frog on his most recent trip down the kiss ‘n go hallway. The Rockingham, N.C., child is an operating room veteran, having endured multiple surgeries since birth, including a liver transplant.

“The area has been completely transformed,” said Ethan’sgrandfather,David. “Before he did not want to leave us when it was time to take him back. This will make it so much easier.”

Sisters-in-law Earle Kluttz Thompson and Raines Thompson of Kluttz Thompson Design

painted the murals. The talented duo is the creative force behind nearly all of the murals throughout

N.C. Children’s Hospital.

Ethan is just one of the more than 5,000 who

will have surgery at N.C. Children’s Hospital

this year.

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A Step of ClassMr. Perry J. AaronMs. Paulette Aaron

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. AckselMs. Teresa Acosta

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D. AdamsMr. and Mrs. Frank Agatucci

Ms. Kellei C. AgostinelliMrs. Alejandrina M. Aguilera

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Mr. and Mrs. Jorge A. AlfonsoMr. and Mrs. Reuben A. Allen, Jr.

Mr. G. P. Allen, Jr.Ms. Kimberly M. Allen

Mr. David AllisonMr. and Mrs. Joey Allison

Aloft - Chapel HillMr. Daniel J. and Dr. Linda A. Althouse

Mr. Eric W. AmanMr. and Mrs. Daniel Amitie

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Amitrano Jr.Ms. Margaret Ammons

Mr. and Ms. David B. AndersonMs. Tamara D. Anderson

Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Andrews, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Andrews, Jr.

Ms. Darlene AnzaloneMr. Charles D. Arno

Ms. Sepideh S. AsefniaAssociated Medical Specialists, P.A.

Mr. Erhan C. AtasoyMr. Jerry W. Atkins

Aveda InstituteDr. and Mrs. Frank W Avery

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Axselle, IIIMrs. Ethel W. AyscueMs. Crystal P. Aysue

Mr. and Mrs. Zack BaconMrs. Mary W. and Dr. H. Clifford Baggett, Jr.

Bailey’s Pub & GrillMr. Joesph S. BalintBalloons & Tunes

Mrs. Kimberly A. BambachMs. Sarah C. Bankert

Mr. and Mrs. Cory S. BarberMr. Steven L. Barber

Mrs. Elizabeth T. BarberMr. and Mrs. Lyn BarbourMr. Matthew T. Barfield

Ms. Diane H. BarrMr. and Mrs. William P. Barrett

Mr. James H. BarrowcloughMr. and Mrs. Dennis Barry

Batista Grading, Inc.Mr. Thomas J. Baucom

Ms. Jean R. BeasleyMs. Kathryn BeauchampMs. Sharon M. Beavers

Mr. and Mrs. James BeckBleu Beliczky

Mr. and Mrs. Steven D. BellMr. Jeff Bell

Mr. Evan D. BellBell Family Foundation

Shakra K. BeltonMr. Robert D. Bender

Dr. and Mrs. Herbert B. BerkowitzMr. and Mrs. Doug Berry

Mr. Chris BestBig Fox

Mr. Arthur Greenberg and Dr. Julie S. BlattMr. and Mrs. James BlueMr. Adam L. BoardmanMs. Laura G. Bocanegra

Mr. John C. BolesMr. and Mrs. Mark C. Bolino

Ms. Emily T. BoothMr. Joseph B. Bordeaux

Mr. and Mrs. Steven M. BostMs. Dana L. BottomleyMs. Roberta J. Boyce

Mr. and Mrs. James BoydMs. Eleanor D. Boyd

Dr. and Mrs. Todd R. BoyetteMr. Steven BradsherMs. Laurie Bradsher

Mr. and Mrs. James B. Brame, Jr.Ms. Greta S. Branch

Dr. Edward C. Bratke, M.D.Ms. Joy Bridgers

Ms. Melissa BroadwaterMr. Carlos N. BronnerMs. Brittany V. Brown

Mr. Cyd F. BrownMr. and Mrs. A. Whitney Brown

Ms. Katherine BrownMr. and Mrs. John R. Bruno

Ms. Ginette G. BrunoDr. and Mrs. H. David Bruton

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. BryantMs. Nancy C. Bryant

Mr. and Mrs. Angela Boyd Buchanan Mr. Lance D. Buchholz

Ms. Joellen BuckioMr. Tammala A. Bulger

Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. BullockMr. and Mrs. John T. Buntin

Mr.Jason M. BurdenMr. and Mrs. Christopher N. Burham

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart L. BurrussMr. and Mrs. Erik S. Butler

Ms. Marcia T. Byrd

DONORS$100 – $249 (Page 1)

Mr. Charles A. CableMs. Jennifer CableMr. James A. Cain

Caison Enterprises, Inc. T/A McDonald’sMr. William P. Calder

Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. CalhounDr. Ali and Dr. Muge Calikoglu

Mr. J. Drayton CalmesMs. Alicia Camacho

Cameron Properties of Wilmington, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Campbell

Ms. Louisa Trigg CannadyMr. and Mrs. Kevin D. CannonMr. and Mrs. Terrell P. CantrellMr. and Mrs. Stephen Capps

Cardinal Health Foundation, Inc.Mr. Justin J. Carey

Mr. Ralph Caricofe and Ms. Meredith J. McGill

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CarikerMr. Michael Carman

Carolina PanthersCarolina Performing ArtsMr. and Mrs. A. J. Carr Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. James M. CarrMs. Amanda Carr

Mr. Ramiro M. CarranzaMr. Roman Carreno

Ms. Martelia E. CarrollMs. Natalie L. Carroll

Mrs. Polly CarterMr. and Mrs. A. Myles Cartrette

Ms. Enia CasarrubiaMs. Nancy W. Casey

Ms. Patricia H. CashwellMr. and Mrs. Duane H. Cassidy

Ms. Sabiola CastanezaMr. and Mrs. Mark L. Cavaliero

Ms. Marianne CeccariniCenturyLink

Ms. Margaret CerrillosMrs. Joyce Cervati

Mr. and Mrs. Gary ChadwickBalaji ChandrasekaranDr. Mimi V. Chapman

Charles B. Williston, DVM - Armstrong Animal Clinic

Mr. Kenneth ChavisMrs. Carol Cheek

Mr. Copeland C. CherryMr. Brant W. Chesson

Mr. John ChristenberryMr. and Mrs. Jimmy P. Clapp, Jr.

Ms. Michelle ClarkMr. William D. Clark and Ms. Louise A. Twiselton

Clayton Fitness, Inc.Mr. Francis X. Cleary and Ms. Jere M. Dabbs

Mr. Matthew B. ClemmonsMr. Jared CoatesCoats Body Shop

The Honorable and Mrs. W. Allen Cobb, Jr.Ms. Elizabeth Cockrell

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy CoggerMr. and Mrs. H. C. Coley, M.D.

Mr. Mitchell E. ColletteMs. Cynthia C. Collie

Concept Packaging Group of NC William L. CaubleMs. Betty J. Conger

Ms. Deborah ConingsbyMr. and Mrs. Carlton Connor

Mr. Brian CookeMr. and Mrs. Michael Cooke

Mr. and Mrs. William O. CookeMs. Liz Cooke

Ms. Caitlin M. CooperMs. Tammy CoppedgeMr. Jeffrey L. Corbett

Ms. Gail CoreMr. Neil Cornatzer and Ms. Wendy S. Parker

Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. CornwellSanjuana Coronado

Mr. Jim CorrellMs. Anne Corrigan

Costen FloorsMr. and Mrs. Matthew S. Cox

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Cox, Jr.Ms. Cathy Cox

Mr. John L. CramerMr. and Ms. Chris M. Craven

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. CravenMr. Michael Crescenzi

Mrs. Molly L. Cronenwett and Mr. Robert J. Mills

Crooks CornerMr. Frederick Cross

Mr. Francisco R. CuevasMrs. Michele Cullen

Mr. and Mrs. Harold CullerMr. Richard Cumby

Mr. and Mrs. Tigh M. CundieffMs. Jana Currier

Mr. David CursonCustom Assemblies of Pine Level

Ms. Loraine J. CuthbertsonMs. Lisa A. Dailey

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. DalrympleMr. and Mrs. Edward Danek

Ms. Rose M. DanielsMr. and Mrs. Brian C. Darcy

Ms. Donna DashMr. Steve Davenport Jr.Ms. Vickie J. DavenportMs. Candace B. Davies

Mr. Rodney Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. DavisMr. Robert Daye

Mr. Lenwood S. Dean, Jr.Ms. Caitlin DeBusseyMs. Julie L. DeClerqueMrs. Barbara DeLong

Mrs. M Kathleen DennisonMr. James Depew

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph A. D’ErcoleMr. and Mrs. Daniel Devido

Diamond E. FarmDiamond Springs

Ms. Denise DickinsonMs. Pamela G. Dickenson

Ms. Marti S. DigbyDigitalsmiths

Mr. Brian DisselhorstMr. Louis DiStefanoMs. Danielle DixonMrs. Beth W. Dixon

Ms. Jennifer D. DixonMs. Pamela Dobson

Ms. Chantal N. DonaghyMs. Elizabeth L. Donald

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. DoughertyMr. George Douglas III

Mr. and Mrs. James R. DouglasDouglas Carroll SalonMr. Thomas Downes

Mr. and Mrs. D. Lon DowningMr. and Mrs. Alan P. Dozier

Ms. Elizabeth G. DunnMr. and Mrs. Elmer K. Dunn

Mr. Joel DunnMrs. Leigh G. Duque

Mr. Kenneth W. DurhamMr. and Mrs. George A. Dusenbury III

Mr. and Mrs. Peter DyckMs. Karen Earnhardt

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. EdgingtonMr. and Mrs. Stan Edmundson

Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. EglyMs. Doreen M. Elliason

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. EllingtonMr. and Mrs. Robert N. Ellington, Jr.

Ms. Verna EllisMr. Mark C. EmbreeMr. Douglas Emory

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. EskridgeMr. Carlos A. Espino

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Evans, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Neil C. Evans, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Evans

Mr. Stephen T. EvansMs. Ina R. Evans

Mr. Jerry R. EvansMr. Marvin L. Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. EvartsMr. Charles Fambrough

Mr. Gary FarkasMr. Lamont B. Farmer

Mr. and Mrs. Edward FasslerMr. Charles R. Ferguson

Mr. Russ FergusonDr. Lisa P. and Mr. Guido FerrariMSgt. Milo Ferrin USMC, RetiredFidelity Capital Management Inc.

Ms. Sandra M. FinchMr. and Mrs. Jackie W. Finney

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey FishFisher Flooring

Mr. Chad R. FitzpatrickMr. and Mrs. Timothy Flood

Mr. Stephen P. FlournoyFM Contracting LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar FolkMr. and Mrs. Chester A. Forbush

Ms. Kathy S. FordMs. Tamara Fore

Mr. and Mrs. Louis L. ForsterMr. and Mrs. John M. Franck

Ms. Grace P. FranklinMr. and Mrs. Robert Frasketi

Dr. Dianne M. FrazierDr. Katherine L. Freeman

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. FreyMs. Olympia T. FridayMs. Barbara A. Fried

Mr. Maurice FriedmanMr. David Fries

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel FritschMr. and Mrs. Ted Froneberger

Frontier Timber Inc.Frontier Trailer Assoc., Inc.

Ms. Nella P. FultonMr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Furr

Furry FriendsMr. Steven E. GaddisMs. Nicole Gallimore

Mr. Phillip H. GallowayMs. Lisa C. Galyean

Gamma Phi Chapter of Sigma KappaMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Gannon

Mr. Oscar GarciaDr. Nadia G. Gard

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph M. GarfunkelGarner Volunteer Fire Department

Mr. and Mrs. Namid A. GatesMrs. and Mr. Tammi A. Gates

Gate-Way Travel AgencyMr. and Mrs. Gregg Gayland

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. GerberMr. Timothy R. Gessner

Ms. Susan J. GiamportoneMr. and Mrs. Jack G. Giamportone

Mr. and Mrs. Grant E. Gibson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael GibsonMs. Harriette R. GilbertMr. Thomas F. Gillespie

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby GilmoreMr. and Mrs. Christopher Giusto

Mr. Bernard Glassman Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers L. Glenn

Mr. Paul B. GlennMrs. Donna GlennMs. Sarah K. Glenn

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan R. GlockMs. Silvia Goadaalupe

Aysegul GocmenMs. Joan Godwin

Ms. Helene G. GoldMr. Michael Goldsholl and

Dr. Stacy W. Goldsholl Mr. Gabriel V. Gomez

Ms. Esmeralda V. GomezMr. Micky L. Gonzales

Goodfellas Commercial LandscapingMs. Amy Goodreau

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas GoreMr. and Mrs. Charles A. Goss

Ms. Susan C. GossmanMs. Judy S. GrahamMr. David Graham

Ms. Carrie GrayGreenefields Productions

Mr. Andrew and Dr. Kimberly GreenwaldMs. Julie GreesonMs. Robin Griffin

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. GrimesMs. Lisa GrimesMr. Jeff P. Grote

Mrs. Ana R. GuerraMs. Rosendo A. Guerrero-Soto

Mr. and Mrs. John GuibertMr. and Mrs. Richard Gulley

Luis N. GutierrezMr. Isidrio GutierrezMs. Kristi GutshallMs. Carol HaaseMr. Tarek Haidar

Mr. William Edward Hall, Jr. and Mrs. Emily R. Hall

Mr. and Mrs. John HallMr. Daniel Hamel

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. HamiltonMs. Susan H. Hamilton

Ms. Sue R. HardenMr. and Mrs. David Hardin

Mr. Jeffrey T. HardingMs. Julia A. HardisonMs. Susan A. HardistyMs. Victoria G. HareMs. Susan L. Harkins

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Harper, Jr.Ms. Anna F. HarperMr. James G. Harper

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick HarrellMr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Harris Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy HarrisMr. David H. Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Corey HarrisonMr. Greg Harwood

Ms. Shawna HastingsMr. Scott G. Hauser

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. HayesMr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Hays

Mr. James B. HayterMr. Mel Heinz

Ms. Kristina HelmsMr. and Mrs. Chessley H. Helms III

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. HenselMr. and Mrs. Dale E. HermanMr. Marcelino P. HernandezMs. Veronica R. Hernandez

Ms. Virginia HernandezMr. Juan G. Hernandez

Mr. Armando HernandezMs. Linda Herndon

Mr. William H. HerringNorfleet F. HerringMr. Larry Herring

Mr. and Mrs. Rez HesterMs. Sandra Hester-Steele

Dr. Lloyd A. Hey, M.D.Mr. James L. Hiatt

Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. HighMr. Brian Hill

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. HillMs. Joyce Hill

Mr. Scott HobbsMr. J. T. HockadayMr. Wayne HodgesMr. Mike HodgesMs. Janet J. Hogan

Mr. and Mrs. William C. HoganMs. Juaria M. Hogan

Mr. and Mrs. Robert HoganMs. Tonya D. Hogan

Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. HolidayMr. and Mrs. James B. Holland

Ms. Susan HollobaughMr. and Mrs. Frank L. Hollowell

Mr. James HolmesMr. and Mrs. Jay HolroydMr. William Holshouser

Mr. Walker HoltMs. Jennie Holt

Mr. and Mrs. William HoltMr. and Mrs. Randall W. Hondros

Ms. Jessica HondrosHood, Hargett & Associates, Inc.

Ms. Natalie M. Hood-Kramer

Dr. and Mrs. William F. HopperMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hopson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horne, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Howard

Mr. Kenneth C. HowardMr. George G. HoyleMs. Iris C. HubbardMr. Joseph R. Huck

Drs. Katherine A. Huffman-Falk and Ronald J. Falk

Dr. Clarence P. Huggins, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. David S. Hughes

Mr. Kevin Humphries and Ms. Olga M. SutherlandMr. Melvin S. Hurston

Mr. and Mrs. James H. HysongMr. and Mrs. Mark E. Indermaur

Indigenous Spa at IndigoMr. Angel Inestroza

Innogive FoundationMr. Jose A. Islas

Mr. and Mrs. Robert IsnerMs. Janice Jackson

Ms. Jessica L. JacksonMr. Timothy Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. JalbertMr. and Mrs. Jeffry G James

Mr. and Mrs. Ken JansenMs. Lisa Jeffries

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Jenkins, Jr.Mr. Cody R. Jenkins

Mr. Phil JennetteMr. Thomas Jessup

Mr. and Mrs. Hector JimenezMr. Elias Jimenez-Lopez

Mr. Gary T. JohnsonMs. Blondell I. Johnson

Ms. Jan JohnsonMr. Shane T. Johnston

Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. JonesMichael K. and Carolyn N.

Jones FoundationMr. and Mrs. Ryan K. Jones

Ms. Stacy JordanMr. Michael D. Sandin and

Ms. Margaret K. JoynerMr. and Mrs. Gary Joyner

Mr. Ramesh S. KalagnanamMrs. and Mr. Connie J. Kammler

Mr. Murray KanetskyMr. and Mrs. Chetan C. Kanjia

Keegan Enterprise PADr. Donna L. Keiran

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Mr. and Mrs. James G. KenerlyMs. Jacque C. KenyonMr. Harold M. Kern IIIMr. Greg L. Kernisan

Ms. April KightMs. Melanie H. Kilgo

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Dr. and Mrs. Peter M. KindschuhMr. and Mrs. Charles Y. King

Mr. Charles R. KingMs. Anna P. KingMs. Jean H. King

Ms. Michelle M. KingMr. and Mrs. David Kingsbury

Mr. T. Brent KirbyMr. R. and Mrs. Meredith F. Kittrell

Mr. Douglas Klaucke and Ms. Natalie MosesDr. and Mrs. Patricia Klein

Ms. Edith KlemstineMr. John R. Kline

Mikki A. KlineMs. Mary Kling

Mrs. Yvonne KnutsonMs. Jennifer L. KochMr. Frank Konhaus

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. KormanMs. Barbara C. Kretzer

Ms. Joanne KroesenMs. Nicole Kroner

Mr. John B. LaFontaineMr. G. S. Lail

Mr. and Mrs. Michael LainoMr. and Mrs. Brian T. Lamb

Ms. Kathy M. LambMs. Kam M. Lame

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Ms. Sibyl F. LangeMr. and Mrs. Andrew Lanier

Ms. Lisa M. LavangeMr. and Mrs. John W. LawlessMr. and Mrs. Haynes P. Lea

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. LederMs. Doris B. Lee

Ms. Leah LeeMr. Edward LeFler

Mr. Charles E. LeFortMr. Chad Lefteris

Ms. Glenda P. LeggettMr. Matt LeicesterMs. Mary E. Leister

Lekson Associates, Inc.Ms. Brenda Lelko

Mr. and Mrs. David LentzLentz Operations Inc. - DBA Hawley Logistics

Dr. Amy A. Levine

16Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.

BreakingDown

BARRIERSSpanish translator helpspediatric cancer families

When 7-year-old Adilene’s acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) recurred, her parents were devastated, depressed at the thought of what their daughter would again endure and the rollercoaster of emotions that lie ahead. It would be a difficult situation for any family, but Adilene’s parents, Estela and Alfredo, have the added challenge of notspeakingEnglish.

Their treatment journey is far from over. But this time, thanks to donor support through N.C. Children’s Prom-ise, the Raleigh, N.C., family has someone special to help guide—Walter Armstrong.

Armstrong is the affable, compassionate Spanish trans-lator for pediatric hematology-oncology. He works with Hispanic families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer, accompanying families when they meet with their caregivers and translating labs, medication instruc-tions and treatment calendars. He also manages a triage line for Hispanic families.

“Having someone here who speaks Spanish and can translate for us has been such a blessing,” said Danette Rutkowski, a social worker in the clinic. “He knows our families, so the continuity of care is better.”

Walter’s position is unique in that he is exclusive to pediatric hematology-oncology patients, those in the clinic and inpatients on 5 Children’s, as well. Before the position was created, Hispanic families would get their questions answered through a hospital translator— and with those translators serving the entire health care system, that often meant long waits.

“We would have to think of all the questions we had beforewesawthedoctor,”saidmom,Estela,ofAdilene’sfirst battle with ALL. “Then the interpreter would leave, and we would think of something we forgot to ask. That was difficult for us because it was hard to get the inter-preter and the doctor back, as both were so busy. The first time we did not ask a lot of questions of others. But this time we ask them of Walter.”

Stuart Gold, MD, chief of pediatric hematology-oncology, said the service is invaluable for families and caregivers alike.

“Having a dedicated Spanish translator, we are able to provide Hispanic families the same quality of care as our other families,” said Gold. “The families feel comfortable with Walter, which means they finally open up to us. The hospital interpreters do not have the time to spend that these families need and deserve. The families now understand what we are trying to communicate, and we understand their needs better.”

And while having a dedicated translator has improved care, the position could not be funded by clinical revenues.

“Having an interpreter is not a billable service,” Gold explained. “We have to rely on the generosity of our donors to be able to provide this much-need service to our Hispanic population.”

Adilene’s father said it makes a big difference. “Having Walter really helps us to understand what is going on,” said Alfredo. “He gets things done and our questions answered. He gives us lots of encouragement, too. We see him as a friend. We trust him very much.”

Spanish translator, Walter Armstrong, finds his job very rewarding.

“Working with these kids and their families has made a big difference

in my life,” he said. “They share their suffering with me.

I have been with some kids on their last days,

and I also get to see many miracles.

These are beloved children.”

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Recognizing monetary contributions, grant awards, and gifts in-kind received January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011.We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the supporters recognized in this report. If you find an error or omission, please

forgive the mistake and contact the N.C. Children’s Promise at (919) 843-3948 so that we can correct our records.

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Dr. and Mrs. Lance LewisMr. Douglas J. Lewis

Mr. and Mrs. John C. LewisMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Liebe

Mr. Ralph E. LinderMs. Nancy O. Liner

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence LinettMr. and Mrs. Michael Linford

Ms. Iretta S. LitchfieldMr. and Mrs. Aaron Little

Mr. Robert A. LoefflerLorene Building Supply

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Dr. and Mr. Benjamin F. Lowe, Jr.Ms. Kathleen Lowell

LTC Landscape DesignMr. and Mrs. John F. Lynch III

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Mr. and Mrs. James J. ShearinMr. and Mrs. James F. Sheegog

Ms. Laura J. SheelyMr. and Mrs. Steve V. Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Barry SherrillMs. Suzanne L. ShipleyMr. Spencer Shoemaker

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron B. ShoughMr. Ryan L. ShumateMr. Michael B. Shupe

Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. SigmonDr. Timothy D. Sims

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew SimsMr. James Skillman

Ms. Allison P. SkillmanMr. Robert C. Slane

Dr. and Dr. Linda S. SmithDr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Brett R. SmithMr. and Mrs. C. Ray Smith

Mr. and Mrs. David A. SmithMr. and Mrs. Jason Smith

Mr. Chuck SmithMr. Joseph SmithMs. Joyce Smith

Ms. Lynn C. SmithMs. Madeline R. SmithMr. Maurice L. SmithMs. Sarah L. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Knox SmithMr. and Mrs. Lee Smither

Ms. Antoinette SnockMr. and Mrs. David. H. Snow

Mr. Donald SolomonMs. Susan C. Sorrells

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. SpencerMr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Spencer

Ms. Patti J. SpinilloMrs. Eveline E. Spring

Mr. and Mrs. Randall S. SpringfieldMr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Stafford

Ms. Kristy StainbackMr. Scott StanleyStanley Benefits

Stanley Ltc Pharmacy-ZebulonMs. Donna Starling

Ms. Jean StearnsMr. David P. Steffen and Ms. Jill S. Kerr

Mrs. and Mrs. Katherine E. SteinerMr. and Mrs. Michael H. Stephens

Ms. Elsie StephensonMr. and Mrs. John O. StevensonMr. and Mrs. Mark A. Stevenson

Mr. Richard L. StewartMrs. Liane G. StocksMs. Grace G. Stokes

Captain David Stone IIMr. Glenn Stovall III

Mr. Steven and Mrs. Roxanne StoverMrs. Margaret W. Strader

Mrs. and Mr. Carol StraightMr. and Mrs. Donald Strange

Mr. Bryan StricklandMr. and Mrs. Harry Stryffeler

Mr. Edmund StudleyMs. Sally Stutman

Ms. Brenda B. SullivanMs. Janice H. SummersSushi-Thai Restaurant

Mr. and Mrs. Tony SwannMr. Malcom K. Sydnor

Mr. William L. Tankersley IIIMr. and Mrs. Michael P. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Scott TaylorMr. William E. Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Michael TerwilligerTGBI Marketing Inc.

(Rock Bottom Golf.com)The Carolina ClubThe Sienna Hotel

The Winston-Salem FoundationMr. and Mrs. Timothy ThelenMr. and Mrs. John P. Thomas

Ms. Patricia D. ThomasThomas-James Construction, LLC

Ms. Susan L. ThomasonMr. Kerry Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. ThompsonMr. and Mrs. Samuel G. Thompson, Jr.

Mr. Michael ThompsonMr. Phetsamone Thongsamouth

Ms. Susan ThornbroughMs. Kathryn A. Thornsvard

Ms. Emma ThorpDr. Amelia D. Timberlake

Toddlers Inn Day CareMs. Mary T. Toler

Mr. and Mrs. Gavin M. TomalasMrs. Lynn TomsMr. Joe Topley

Mr. Felix P. TorresMs. Maria D. Torres

Mr. and Mrs. George M. ToskyMs. Laura Town

Ms. Sarah R. TownerMr. and Mrs. Harold Trammel

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris TreadwayMr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Trepanier

Tri Properties, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. William B. Trice

Dr. Susanne Tropez-SimsMs. Lyn Tunnicliffe

Jim Turner (Heart Beats for Kids)Ms. Lee W. Turner

A Robin TylerUNC Cardiac Cath Lab - Heart Center

UNC Dept. of AnesthesiologyMr. and Mrs. George Unick

United Finishers International, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Loius J. ValerioMs. Sharon F. Van Vechten

Mr. Harold V. Vanderbeer Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Andrew A. Vanore III

Mr. Richard and Mrs. Sylvia W. VanoreMr. and Mrs. Roger E. Vaughan

Mr. Ramiro VazquezVending by Bain, LLC

Mrs. Clarice J. VickMr. and Mrs. Tim VickersMs. April Ann Vickford

Victoria Park FloristVillage Tavern

Mr. Luis VillalpandoRodolfo M. Villavando

Virlie’s GrillDr. and Mrs. A John Vogt

Wake Falls MarineMr. and Mrs. Bill Walker

Mr. and Mrs. John W. WallMs. Elizabeth Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Jim WalshMr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Walton

A. C. WardMr. James C. WardMs. Susan B. Ward

Ms. Alison S. WarrenMs. Pamela R. Warren

Ms. Elizabeth T. WarrenMr. Parker H. WashburnMr. James L. Washburn

Mr. Jack WatersMr. Christopher Watkins

Mr. and Mrs. David WatrousMs. Amanda Watson

Ms. Cheryl A. WeatherMrs. Beth W. Weatherford

Mr. Donald K. WeaverMs. Margaret G. Weaver

Mr. Ian WebbMs. Lindsay J. Webster

Dr. Spencer WeigMs. Robin Wells

Mr. Charles WellsMr. and Ms. Ralph H. West Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph WestMr. Bruce Wheeler

Mr. Michael WhelessMs. Rebecca G. Whitaker

Ms. Peter WhitbreadMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. White, Jr.

Mr. Chris WhiteMr. Thomas L. White III

Mrs. and Mr. Marianne K. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Ken White

Mrs. Bindy B. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Anthony White

Ms. Sonya B. WhiteheadMs. Jennifer C. WhiteheadMr. Alexander T. Whitfield

Mrs. Amy H. and Mr. Bill H. WhitleyMs. Randah R. Whitley

Mrs. and Mr. Deborah K. WhitmanMr. Nathan Whitton

Mr. Andrew W. WickerMr. Bruce Wicks

Ms. Lila A. WieselerWilcohess LLC

Mr. and Mrs. David B. WileyMs. Mildred V. Wilkinson

Mr. and Mrs. Adham WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Roy A. Williams

Mr. Robert C. WilliamsMr. Robert Williams

Mr. Ronald S. WilliamsMr. Sam WilliamsMs. Judy WilliamsMr. Rand Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. WilliamsonDrs. Charles B. and Jan M. Williston

Mr. George S. Willoughby, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John Bernhardt Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. WilsonMr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth T. WilsonMr. Walker Wilson

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy WinslowMr. Barden Winstead, Jr.Mr. Kenneth B. Wiseman

Mr. Robert A. WithrowMr. and Mrs. G. L. WoodMr. and Mrs. Jeff S. Wood

Ms. Elizabeth WoodMs. Holly Wood

Ms. Dora A. WootenMr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Wooten, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. WorthMr. Jonathan M. Worth

Mr. and Mrs. Ford S. WorthyMr. Joseph WrennMr. Chris Wright

Mr. Michael YamamotoMs. Jennette L. Yates

Mr. and Mrs. James YatesD r. Ping Ye

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar YeeMr. and Mrs. David B. YehleMr. and Mrs. Smedes YorkMr. and Mrs. Tim Young

Mr. James YoungmanDr. Kevin B. Yow

Mr. Liyun YuMr. Robert Zarzour

Ms. Katie A. ZechmeisterMr. and Mrs. Philip R. Zederbaum

Mr. and Mrs. John ZellerMr. Joseph J. Zucchero

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1 • Attend an Event Attending a Children’s Hospital fundraiser is a fun and easy way to get involved. Beyond selling tickets for events like the Run for the Promise Gala, the N.C. Chil-dren’s Promise offers corporate and individual sponsorship packages for each that include a variety of benefits and recognition opportunities.

2 • Volunteer at an EventSignature events like the annual N.C. Children’s Promise Radio/Telethon require hun-dreds of volunteers. Donating just two hours of your time at an event can make a big difference and give you a more intimate connection with the Children’s Hospital.

3 • Start Your Own FundraiserIndividuals and organizations across North Carolina are raising big money for N.C. Children’s Hospital by holding their own events to benefit the N.C. Children’s Promise. Whether it’s a bake sale that raises a few hundred dollars or a golf tourna-ment that raises thousands, every dollar makes a difference, so get creative. You’ll find a community events application online at www.ncchildrenspromise.org.

4 • Become a Promise PatronThe Promise Patron program made its debut during the 2009 Radiothon/Tele-thon, giving Children’s Hospital supporters an opportunity to make an “unending” monthly gift to the N.C. Children’s Promise with their credit cards. Promise Patrons across the state are heeding the call with gifts ranging from $12 to $50/month, sacrificing a few lattes or a dinner out each month and, in doing so, making a big difference at N.C. Children’s Hospital.

5 • Join the Curnen SocietyThe Curnen Society is the N.C. Children’s Promise’s newest giving society, recognizing N.C. Children’s Hospital supporters who pledge to contribute $1,000 to $5,000 per year for five consecutive years for a total unrestricted gift ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Dividing the gift into monthly installments opens major giving to those who never have considered it within their means to give so much. A $5,000 gift,forexample,canbemadeininstallmentsoflessthan$84/monthforfiveyears.

6 • Buy and Send Kids CardsSending Kids Cards is an easy way to support N.. Children’s Hospital, while also building awareness for the Children’s Hospital among people you know. Cards for all occasions are available for purchase online and can even be custom imprinted with your special message. Kids Cards also offers e-cards as a “green” and instant alternative to traditional print cards. Visit www.kidscards.org and start brightening mailboxestoday.

7 • Make a “Major” GiftA major gift is not “major” because the gift is a certain amount of money. Rather, a gift is considered “major” when it will make a significant impact on how our hos-pital cares for children. Major gifts can be current gifts, in which money is donated immediately, or deferred gifts, in which money is donated through a bequest, chari-table remainder trust or other planned giving mechanism. Most often, a major gift donor works specifically with a development officer to ensure gifts are used per the donor’s wishes—whether for a specific purpose (e.g., supporting a program or nam-ing a room) or through a commitment to specific campaign.

8 • Consider Planned GivingThough often assumed to be complicated, planned giving is actually a very simple way to support N.C. Children’s Hospital. A variety of giving strategies can be lev-eraged to accommodate your specific needs and circumstances while building a personal legacy that will benefit the children of North Carolina now and for genera-tions to come. Just contact a development officer to learn more.

Learn more at www.ncchildrenspromise.org or contact the N.C. Children’s Promise at 919.843.3948.

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Our MissionN.C. Children’s Hospital protects the health of North Carolina’s 2.1 million children by aligning premier health care practitioners, world-class medical educa-tion, and innovative research to provide the highest-quality care, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Number of Children TreatedMore than 70,000 children of all ages, from all 100 counties throughout North Carolina, each year.

National RecognitionOnceagain,N.C.Children’sHospitalistheonlychil-dren’s hospital in North Carolina to place in the Top 10 of US News and World Report’s 2011-12 “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings. We are recognized insixof10U.S.NewsMediaGroup’spediatricranking categories:Pulmonology(10th),DiabetesandEndo-crinology (37th), Gastroenterology (39th), Cardiology and Heart Surgery (43rd), Neonatology (44th), and Orthopaedics(44th).

Patient and Family CareN.C. Children’s Hospital has 150 inpatient beds: a 64-bed inpatient unit; 8-bed intermediate cardiac care center; 20-bed pediatric intensive care unit, or PICU; and 58-bed newborn critical care center (10 new NICU beds opened this year!). We also have an 8-bed short stay unit for children requiring less than 24 hours of inpatient care and a designated Pediatric Trauma Center for specialized emergency care.

Ouroutpatientofferings inChapelHill includegeneral and primary pediatric care clinics and subspecialty care in nearly every pediatric subspecialty imaginable. Satellite outpatient sites include the N.C. Children’s SpecialtyClinicontheRexHealthcarecampusinRaleigh,an extension of N.C. Children’s Hospital’s outpatientclinic in Chapel Hill, and more than two dozen remote clinics in places like Asheville, Burlington, Cary, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Lumberton, Rutherfordton, Tarboro and Wilmington.

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITALCelebrating 10 years

as a freestanding children’s hospital

Recognized in six of 10 U.S. News Media Group’s

“America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” clinical categories.

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OFFICE OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS

Crystal Hinson Miller, MA, CFRE

Vice President, The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

Director, the N.C. Children’s Promise

Director, Office of External Affairs and Communications

919.843.3948 | hinsonmiller@med.unc.edu

Amanda Ballew

Business and Marketing Director, Kids Cards

919.401.5452 | info@kidscards.org

Danielle M. Bates

Director, Communications

N.C. Children’s Hospital

919.843.9714 | dbates@med.unc.edu

Sherry Buckles

Director, Major Gifts

919.966.7228 | sherry_buckles@med.unc.edu

Eleanor Boyd

Program Director, Pinwheels and Promises

919.843.3948

Regina Hill

Director, Annual Giving

919.843.4155 | regina_hill@med.unc.edu

Keela Lyon

Director, Special Events

919.843.2915 | keela_lyon@med.unc.edu

Alisa Minshall

Development Coordinator, Children’s Programs

919.843.3948 | alisa_minshall@med.unc.edu

Denina White

Manager, Development Services and Stewardship

919.843.0416 | denina_vinson@med.unc.edu

N.C. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

BOARD OF VISITORSHarvey Braswell, Chairman

Raleigh, NC

Matthew and Tiana Ayotte Chairman-Elect (Matt)

Chapel Hill, NC

Karen Albritton Raleigh, NC

Vincent and Genie Andracchio II Rocky Mount, NC

Beth Cherry Wilmington, NC

David Creekman Raleigh, NC

Scott and Betsy Custer Raleigh, NC

Tammy Davis Chapel Hill, NC

Jack and Wanda Entwistle Chair, Finance Committee (Jack)

Charlotte, NC

Thomas and Margie Haber Chapel Hill, NC

Tom and Lisa Hazen Chapel Hill, NC

Darleen Johns Raleigh, NC

Jim and Susan Kitchen Chapel Hill, NC

Richard and Barbara Lund Wilmington, NC

Steve McPhail Durham, NC

Eric and Laura Montross Chapel Hill, NC

Mamie Morton Boone, NC

Cecile Noël Raleigh, NC

Steve and Betsy Saye Pinehurst, NC

Chris and Ann Smith Chapel Hill, NC

D. Clayton Smith Charlotte, NC

Patti Thorp Chapel Hill, NC

Jay Trepanier Raleigh, NC

William and Mary Webb Chapel Hill, NC

Woody Webb, Jr. Raleigh, NC

Todd Wielar Chapel Hill, NC

Leigh Young Asheville, NC

Phil Zachary Raleigh, NC

Richard William Zollinger, II Charlotte, NC

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“One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank acount was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child.”

~ Forest E. Whitcraft

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