Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We chatted with Jun Park, Vice President of Business Product Operations at Express Scripts, to talk about why supporting WakeMed matters. Working in the pharmaceutical industry, Jun Park was in a position to bolster COVID relief immediately when the […]
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Our Love Light Family: The McLamb Family
Two years ago, Tyler McLamb was a typical 3-year old boy – running around, playing and getting into absolutely everything. He spent his days doing what most toddlers do – running around and putting just about anything they can find in their mouths. In March 2019, Tyler started not feeling well with what seemingly appeared […]

Why I Give: Creighton Blackwell
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Creighton Blackwell, member of the WakeMed Board of Directors and Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement at Coastal Credit Union, to talk about why serving WakeMed matters to him. I’ve lived in the Triangle […]

5 Reasons Why the WakeMed Foundation Should Be at the Top of Your List on #GivingTuesday
It’s Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday Now is a Global Generosity movement designed in response to the unprecedented needs caused by COVID-19. The WakeMed Foundation is appreciative of the incredible outpouring of support we’ve seen from the community thus far, and we continue to welcome philanthropic gifts to support WakeMed and the health and well-being of […]

Why I Give: Marco Rodriguez
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Marco Rodriguez, a local leader and Foundation supporter, to talk about why he gives back to the people and places that make this community great. I’m originally from Venezuela. I lived in Oklahoma for 13 […]

Why I Give: Brenda Gibson
“WakeMed is the hospital in this community looking after the people in this community. The mission of WakeMed is so different than any other organization. There is a culture at WakeMed of people wanting to help.”

Giving Tuesday: The Power to Make a Difference
This November 28th, join the #GivingTuesday movement, and give back to your local community. Whether it’s giving your time in volunteering with a local cause, giving a donation, or giving the power of your voice or a skill – you can make a difference right here in Wake County, NC. Ways to Give Back This […]

Supporting WakeMed’s Mission
As the philanthropic partner of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, the WakeMed Foundation is focused on supporting the health and well-being of our community. Together, we have an impressive track record of connecting the passions of our supporters with the lifesaving care WakeMed delivers each and every day. From helping fund the construction of several key […]
Dunk-A-Doc June 2
On Tuesday, June 2 in the Raleigh Campus courtyard from 11 am to 1 pm, four of our favorite doctors will take the plunge in support of WakeMed Children’s to help raise money and excitement for the Scrub Run. Buy one try for $1 or five tries for $3. The Dunk Tank Line Up 11 […]
Holiday Children’s Hospital Support
We are so blessed to have so many Children’s Hospital supporters. The generosity of this community is astounding. THANK YOU! Thank you especially to the friends and family of Margie and Pablo Figueroa for coming out to support the ninth annual Memories for Marcus event fundraiser in memory of their son Marcus. And thank you […]