by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Jun 27, 2025 | Events, Homepage Slider, News
Celebrate Claire’s birthday and the incredible impact of her Army! Our signature black-tie optional event features dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, live music, and countless ways to engage with our mission. Thanks to our generous donors, sponsors, and...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Nov 11, 2024 | Events, News
In honor of what would be Drew Slocum’s 12th birthday on November 12th, we’re collaborating to collect gift cards and donations again this year! They will be given directly to patient families so they may shop and prepare for their celebrations this...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Nov 11, 2024 | Events, News
Join us for the First Annual Family Christmas Crawl! Claire’s cousin and close friends began “Caroling for Claire” in 2011 to help families like the Ratliff’s. This year, we’re building on this tradition by inviting local businesses,...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Sep 30, 2024 | Events, Homepage Slider, News
The 8th Annual Claire’s Army Gala, presented by the Troy Meeks Mortgage Team, was a night to remember! Thanks to our corporate sponsors, generous individual donors, hundreds of auction contributions, passionate volunteers, and dedicated gala guests, we raised over...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Jul 18, 2024 | Homepage Slider
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 caring for others brought her indescribable joy. That’s why we celebrate both her life and her Army’s...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Jun 10, 2024 | Events, News
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 caring for others brought her indescribable joy. That’s why we celebrate both her life and her Army’s...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Nov 14, 2023 | Events, News
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...
by Debbie Titlestad | Aug 10, 2016 | Claire's Story
The Army goes forward. The Army is you, it’s me and it’s our community. When Claire was diagnosed with cancer, our personal community acted. They acted in big ways with financial support and with meals. They also acted in small, meaningful ways bringing by baskets of...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 7, 2015 | Uncategorized
Madison’s Moment (from Johnson & Wales News Release) Charlotte, N.C. – May 12, 2015 – 21-year-old Madison Merrifield has been waiting for this moment for more than 10 years. And it’s not just graduation. It’s a smile. A special *new* smile. Madison...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sarah Shaughnessy We can remember the exact spot where we got the call from the pediatrician asking us to pull over. We can remember the call, the shock, and our daughter who was scared, frightened, and crying in the back of the car. No one ever prepares you for...
