OUR MISSION

The Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Awareness Walk is intended to raise the level of awareness for this disease, provide financial support to research efforts, and to pay tribute to those touched by ovarian cancer. DHA donated funds to purchase baskets used in the silent auction fundraiser.  

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http://www.ovarianawareness.org

The JVKK weekend event benefits pediatric cancer research, patient support and education at Duke Children's Hospital.  They have raised nearly $3 million in its 32 year history.  DHA provides sponsorship for this great event.  Click here for more info:

http://jvkk.org/

Arts for Life provides a world of creativity to Duke patients with chronic illnesses.  The educational art programs enrich patients' lives and encourage positive healthcare experiences for children and their families. DHA has sponsored two important events, Swing for Kids golf tournament and Local Color Fundraiser. Click here for more info:

http://www.artsforlifenc.org/

Families can stay at this “home-away-from-home” and find a comfy bed, a safe place to sleep each night, as well as a home-cooked meal and activities for the kids. The house is located less than 1 mile from Duke Hospital and welcomes 55 families each night!  DHA "adopted a room" and also helps sponsor the Hearts of Gold Gala. Click here for more info:

https://www.rmhdurhamwake.org/programs/rmh-durham/

Angels Among Us is a  celebration of life, strength, courage & commitment. Angels Among Us supports research and finding a cure for brain tumors at The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University.  DHA is an annual supporter of this largest and most successful fundraising 5K run & walk event.  Click here for www.angelsamongus.org

The Rainbow of Heroes Walk commemorates and celebrates all Duke PBMT patients and their families. The Walk is not only the main fundraiser for the Duke PBMT Family Support Program, but more than that, it is a reunion for patients, families, nurses, therapists, doctors, volunteers, and supporters who have come to know each other through the months-long transplant process.  Duke Hospital Auxiliary provided Heroes Walk t-shirts for patients and families. 

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http://www.rainbowofheroeswalk.org/

 Duke Hospital Auxiliary is a proud supporter of KidsCan!.  This program provides helpful information and a welcoming community which creates an invaluable support system for families living with the diagnosis of cancer. 

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https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/cancer/cancer-support-services/kidscan-program

Duke Hospital Auxiliary is a proud supporter of Duke HomeCare & Hospice. The staff works closely with your physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of your home or at our inpatient hospice facility. Their team of nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, and chaplains helps families manage advanced medical conditions.

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https://www.dukehealth.org/treatments/home-care-and-hospice

The mission of the Hillandale Golf Course H.E.A.R.T.S. Club is to provide a no cost nurturing golf environment for the children that are patients at the Duke Children’s Hospital Pediatric and Marrow Transplant unit.  This program and all its offerings will be extended to the children’s immediate families and caregivers in order to ease the burden of their immediate journey by understanding the expense and emotional undertaking of fighting a deadly disease. DHA donates to the fundraising golf tournament.  

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https://hillandalegolf.com/community/h-e-a-r-t-s-club/

Founded in 1992, Caring House provides comfortable, supportive, and affordable housing to Duke Cancer Institute adult outpatients and their caregivers. It is a 12,900 square foot home that has 18 private rooms, each with a private bath, phone, television, and DVD player. DHA is an annual supporter. 

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https://caringhouse.org/