Events

Raleigh Pinwheels & Promises Lunch (Angus Barn, Raleigh, NC, from October 28, 2008 11:30 AM to October 28, 2008 01:00 PM)

 

Medical Alumni Spring Weekend (TBA, from April 18, 2008 12:00 AM to April 19, 2008 12:00 AM)

 

5th Annual UNC Lineberger Beach Ball (University Mall, Chapel Hill, NC, from April 12, 2008 09:00 PM to April 13, 2008 01:00 AM)

University Mall will be transformed into an Underwater FantaSea, complete with live music, an auction, and food and drink to benefit UNC Lineberger's cancer treatment, research and prevention programs.

Charity Golf Tournament (Eagle Ridge Golf Club, from June 10, 2008 10:00 AM to June 10, 2008 05:15 PM)

Carolinas Wireless Assocation will host its Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament on June 10. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Ovarian Cancer research at UNC.

Paws for a Cause (Rocky Mount, from October 04, 2008 08:00 AM to October 04, 2008 05:00 PM)

A dog walk/animal parade. Proceeds will benefit cancer research at UNC Lineberger.

4th Annual Fast Break Against Cancer (Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC, from October 17, 2008 07:30 AM to October 17, 2008 09:30 AM)

A seated breakfast, auction and guest speakers. Proceeds from the event will support cancer research and treatment in the community.

Tickled Pink Luncheon (Pope Box at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC, from October 22, 2008 12:00 PM to October 22, 2008 02:00 PM)

A very festive, totally crazy all pink event to benefit women’s cancer research at UNC Lineberger.

Tickled Pink Twilight Event (Pope Box at Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC, from October 23, 2008 07:00 PM to October 23, 2008 09:00 PM)

A very festive, totally crazy all pink event to benefit women’s cancer research at UNC Lineberger

University Cancer Research Fund Listening Session (Greensboro, NC, from April 21, 2008 04:30 PM to April 21, 2008 04:30 PM)

To be held at the Wesley Long Education Center

University Cancer Research Fund Listening Session (Charlotte, NC, from May 20, 2008 05:00 PM to May 20, 2008 07:30 PM)

To be held at the Morehead Inn. Registration and refreshments at 5 p.m. The session will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Bids for Kids Art Auction (Studio 91 Fine Art Gallery, from May 17, 2008 05:00 PM to May 17, 2008 07:00 PM)

Wine, dine, bid, and give, all in honor of inspiring some very special kids. Kids Cards and the Pediatric Interest group of UNC School of Medicine will hold their annual Bids for Kids benefit art auction on Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Studio 91 Fine Art Gallery. All of the artwork auctioned is created by pediatric patients of North Carolina Children’s Hospital, with proceeds funding life-enrichment programs for the Children’s Hospital's patients.

Kohl's Mini-Medical School for Parents and Caregivers (The UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont, from May 22, 2008 12:00 PM to May 22, 2008 01:30 PM)

Kohl's Mini-Medical School for Parents and Caregivers is a series of classes offered free of charge at UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont. Each session is taught by faculty members of the UNC School of Medicine's Department of Pediatrics and addresses one in a variety of pertinent and timely pediatric health issues. Kohl's Mini-Medical School is made possible by the sale of specialized Kohl's Care for Kids merchandise, with 100% of the net profits supporting health and educational opportunities for children. Through its partnerships with hospitals across the country-including N.C. Children's Hospital-Kohl's has donated more than $72 million since 2000 to help support their hospitals' missions of keeping kids healthy and safe. We are tremendously grateful to Kohl's for its support.

Promises of Laughter Gala (North Carolina Children's Hospital Lobby, from April 26, 2008 06:00 PM to April 26, 2008 10:30 PM)

Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, for the second annual Promises of Laughter Gala—an evening of excitement, comedy, and fine dining, all for the benefit of North Carolina Children's Hospital. This year's gala features comedienne Victoria Jackson of Saturday Night Live fame. Join honorary hosts, Jean and Woody Durham, for what promises to be a memorable evening!

Eric Montross Father's Day Basketball Camp (Chapel Hill, from June 07, 2008 12:00 AM to June 08, 2008 12:00 AM)

2008 marks the 14th season for The Eric Montross Father’s Day Basketball Camp, giving dads and their children a weekend experience in Chapel Hill – on the court – raising money for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.

20th Annual Carolina Kids Classic Golf Tournament (UNC Finley Golf Course, from June 19, 2008 09:30 AM to June 19, 2008 05:00 PM)

Since its inception in 1988, the Carolina Kids Classic has raised more than $2.2 million for children across North Carolina. Woody Durham and Mike Haley founded the tournament and continue to serve as co-chairs for this annual event benefiting The North Carolina Children’s Hospital, The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill and the Childhood Trust. This year’s tournament will be held at UNC’s Finley Golf Course on Thursday, June 19. Dean Smith, Host Emeritus, and Honorary Hosts Roy Williams and Butch Davis invite you to participate in the 20th anniversary of this local Chapel Hill tradition.

Vince Gill Concert (Memorial Hall, from April 30, 2008 08:00 PM to April 30, 2008 10:00 PM)

Country music legend Vince Gill will perform a benefit concert for N.C. Children's Hospital's Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology on Wednesday, April 30 at Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 4 with prices ranging from $50 to $100. To purchase tickets, please call the Memorial Hall Box Office at 919.843.3333.

Corks for Kids (Bin 54, Acme Food & Beverage, Pazzo, from September 12, 2008 06:30 PM to September 12, 2008 10:00 PM)

Chapel Hill Wine Company, Vine Street Imports, and Bordeaux Fine & Rare have partnered once again to bring you the third annual Corks for Kids, a two-day wine tasting extravaganza benefiting N.C. Children's Hospital. Last year's Corks for Kids event raised $50,000 for N.C. Children's Hospital, and organizers hope to better that total in 2008.

N.C. Children's Promise Radiothon/Telethon (NC Children's Hospital Lobby, from November 20, 2008 12:00 AM to November 20, 2008 12:00 AM)

Held in conjunction with Curtis Media Group and Time Warner, this signature fall event raises funds to benefit children’s programs and further support the continuation of excellence within the medical and surgical programs housed in the N.C. Children’s Hospital. Fifteen Curtis Media Group radio stations combine with Time Warner Cable’s News 14 Carolina to broadcast live from 5 a.m.– 11:30 p.m. seeking pledges from listeners and viewers throughout the Triangle and beyond. 2007's 6th annual N.C. Children's Promise Radiothon/Telethon raised more that $800,000—our highest tally to date. We hope to raise even more in 2008, so please mark your calendars now for Thursday, November 20, 2008. Listen. Watch. Pledge!

Cocktails for Cancer: A fundraiser for Women's Cancer (La Residence, Chapel Hill, NC, from October 17, 2008 07:00 PM to October 17, 2008 11:00 PM)

Cocktails for Cancer is an annual fundraising event that was established in 2007 to increase awareness among the public at large about female cancers. The event will feature music, food, auctions, prizes, and cocktails (of course).

Corks For Kids -- The Main Event (The Friday Center, from September 13, 2008 07:00 PM to September 13, 2008 10:00 PM)

Chapel Hill Wine Company, Vine Street Imports, and Bordeaux Fine & Rare have partnered once again to bring you the third annual Corks for Kids, a two-day wine tasting extravaganza benefiting N.C. Children's Hospital. Last year's Corks for Kids event raised $50,000 for N.C. Children's Hospital, and organizers hope to better that total in 2008.

7th Annual Honours Golf Tournament & Fundraiser (The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club, from September 27, 2008 12:30 PM to September 27, 2008 05:00 PM)

The tournament will benefit the TelAbility/WATCH Program within the UNC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Jennifer Pfaltzgraff, mother of two, including Ethan, a child with special needs, will speak as the honoree at a dinner following the event. Jennifer is a statewide advocate for children with special needs.

White Coat Ceremony (Memorial Hall, from September 27, 2008 09:00 AM to September 27, 2008 12:00 PM)

 

2nd Annual UNC Kidney Center Golf Tournament (Pennrose Park Country Club, from September 13, 2008 08:30 AM to September 13, 2008 05:00 PM)

 

Healthy, Beautiful, At Our Best (The Franklin, from September 10, 2008 07:00 PM to September 10, 2008 10:00 PM)

Function to benefit Center for Women's Health Research & Center for Mood Disorders