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Step by Step Towards a Cure: Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Written by Abby Cagle on August 14, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Have you or someone you know been affected by Alzheimer’s? One way you can join the fight to find a cure is to participate in the world’s largest fundraiser, 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Rowan-Cabarrus, NC, for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. 📅 Saturday, Sept 21st ⏱️ Registration at 9am; Opening Ceremony and Walk at 10 am 📍 Atrium Health Ballpark, 1 Cannon Baller Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join. Last year, thanks to our incredible community, they surpassed their goal of $50,000 by raising $62,000! This year, they...

annual Levine Children’s jersey design contest winner at Atrium Health Ballpark

The Ballpark with a Big Heart!

Written by Abby Cagle on August 7, 2024. Posted in Connect.

Cannon Ballers Games Are About Baseball and a Whole Lot More! Last week, Nash Wilbanks, a 9-year-old cancer patient from Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital was able to see the Cannon Ballers players as well as kids attending the game wearing the jersey he designed! This past winter, Nash participated in the Cannon Ballers’ annual Levine Children’s jersey design contest as a form of art therapy while receiving his chemotherapy treatment. Though Nash’s journey through cancer treatment has been challenging, his creativity and determination have shone through in his bright spirit and...