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Transformational Gift Supports Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center

Kelly and Darius Adamczyk establish family fund to support patients, research and programs at the only proton therapy center in the Carolinas CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2, 2026 – Kelly and Darius Adamczyk have made a transformational gift to Atrium Health Foundation to support patients, research, programs and special initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center, the only proton therapy center in the Carolinas. The gift establishes the Adamczyk Family...

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Lead Gift from Paula and Robert Boykin to Advance Atrium Health Lake Norman

Paula and Robert Boykin were among the first to step forward as philanthropic partners of Atrium Health Lake Norman. Their visionary gift enhances vital programs, helping meet emerging needs and deliver exceptional care to the region. In honor of their contribution, the Paula Jo and Robert W. Boykin Welcome Lobby now serves as the first space patients, families, and teammates experience when entering the hospital. This recognition reflects a shared belief that every healthcare experience begins...

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$2M gift advances heart and cancer care at Atrium Health

With $10 million invested since 2019, the William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation continues to shape the future of heart and cancer care CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2026 – Atrium Health Foundation is expanding its partnership with the California-based William, Jeff & Jennifer Gross Family Foundation, which has committed $2 million to advance clinical research and care innovation at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute and Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute. Since 2019, the foundation has donated $10 million to Atrium Health. Founded by renowned investor...

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Atrium Health Levine Children’s Gala Raises $3 million

The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation joined forces for 12th annual event to redefine care for area children CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 31, 2026 – The 12th Annual Levine Children’s Gala welcomed more than 600 guests to Uptown Charlotte on Saturday, March 28, raising $3 million to benefit Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital. The charity event was made possible by the...

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The Duke Endowment awards $3.2 million to strengthen Atrium Health’s cancer care, health careers and school-based behavioral health

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 19, 2026 — Atrium Health Foundation was recently awarded over $3.2 million from The Duke Endowment through four grants that will significantly advance Atrium Health’s commitments to uplifting the communities it serves. The funding will enhance cancer care in rural communities, create new pathways for students to pursue careers in health care and improve access to comprehensive behavioral health through school-based telehealth services in rural and high-need communities. “The Duke Endowment is an invaluable partner of Atrium Health, and together, we are investing in our communities and making a...

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Inaugural Shelton – Houser Endowed Chair for Cognitive Health Named

Family members of Dotti Shelton and Charles Shelton have turned their experience with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia into a lasting commitment to advance cognitive care for generations to come. Through a transformational gift honoring the memory of their loved ones, the Shelton family established an endowed fund to support a chair within the Atrium Health Neurosciences Institute – Charlotte. At a private investiture ceremony held January 14,...

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Donors Expand Access to TMS Therapy at Atrium Health Behavioral Health

For more than a decade, patients at Atrium Health Behavioral Health have had access to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy offering an effective alternative for individuals with treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders. Led by a specialized team of board-certified physicians, registered nurses, and certified technicians, Atrium Health has treated thousands of patients using a personalized approach that...

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Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital named Charlotte’s only ‘Best Children’s Hospital’

U.S. News & World Report ranks Levine Children’s Hospital as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ across 7 specialties, including a Top 10 ranking in cardiology & heart surgery CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2025 – For the 18th consecutive year, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a ‘Best Children’s Hospital’ by U.S. News & World Report. It remains the only children’s hospital...

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Levine Children’s Hospital’s Renovated Rooftop Terrace Opens to Patients

Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital recently celebrated the highly anticipated reopening of its rooftop terrace—a vibrant and reimagined haven made possible by the generosity of community supporters. Since its debut in 2007, the rooftop has been a beloved escape for patients and families, offering fresh air and a chance to connect outside of hospital rooms. It quickly became a gathering...