Who Is Claire?

Claire Elizabeth Ratliff is a beautiful little girl who lived life for the precious moments that make each day special. Her short life was all about loving others; she had a special knack for finding her way into your heart. Though she left us at 2 years and 4 months, she somehow understood what was important in life: unconditional love and caring for all those around her…

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OUR MISSION

Claire’s Army strives to act as God’s hands and feet for families fighting childhood cancer by supporting their daily responsibilities, allowing them to put time and focus on their child.

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HOW WE HELP

Approximately 200 new families will face a childhood cancer diagnosis every year in Charlotte, NC. There are also 75+ families who have been fighting cancer for over 18 months. To make a difference, Claire’s Army will provide each family with a Claire Package, deliver custom ordered dinners 5 nights a week and pay bills on behalf of families who are suffering financially.

NEWS

Development Coordinator

Claire’s Army is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led by the heart of our founder and angel in heaven, Claire Ratliff, who lost her battle to cancer in 2012. Since 2013, we have been providing tangible support to patient families who are receiving care...

7th Annual Gala Success!

The 7th Annual Claire's Army Gala, presented by Troy Meeks Mortgage Team, was magical! Thanks to corporate sponsors, individual donors, hundreds of auction donations, passionate volunteers, and gala guests, we raised over $406,000 to support patient families facing...

7th Annual Claire’s Army Gala

Every August we host the Claire’s Army Gala, our signature fundraising event, to celebrate Claire’s August 30th birthday. No one loved a party quite like Claire, and taking care of others brought her indescribable joy. That’s why we celebrate both her life and her...

SERVE FAMILIES. LOVE KIDS. FIGHT CANCER.

7th Annual Gala Success!

The 7th Annual Claire's Army Gala, presented by Troy Meeks Mortgage Team, was magical! Thanks to corporate sponsors, individual donors, hundreds of auction donations, passionate volunteers, and gala guests, we raised over $406,000 to support patient families facing...

ARMY IN ACTION

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CONTACT US

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    ADDRESS

    P. O. Box 78571
    Charlotte, NC 28271

    PHONE

    704-604-4892

    EMAIL

    info@clairesarmy.org

    Claire's Army is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 46-3056024.