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
Second Annual Drew’s Crew & Claire’s Army Holiday Hope Donation Drive
In honor of what would be Drew Slocum’s 11th birthday on November 12th, Claire’s Army and Drew’s Crew are collaborating to collect gift cards and donations. They will be given directly to patient families so THEY may shop and prepare for their celebrations this...
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...
Drew’s Crew & Claire’s Army Holiday Hope Donation Drive
"Drew's joyful, loving and infectious spirit continues to live on in our hearts and in our home, even after so many years without him. It is a gift to our healing hearts to continue loving others who are battling pediatric cancer in Drew's honor and memory. We can't...
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Claire's Army is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 46-3056024.
