UNC Health Nash Foundation

12/05/2025

Tickets Are Now Available for the 2026 Soirée!

Join us for an evening of elegance, entertainment, and purpose.

📅 Date: January 24, 2026

📍 Location: Nash Community College Brown Auditorium

Your participation helps fund vital programs that improve health and well-being in our community. Every ticket makes a difference.

🎟 Reserve your seat today: event.gives/soiree2026

Limited availability—secure your spot now!

If you are interested in joining us as a Host Sponsor (purchasing a table) or as a Corporate Sponsor, please reach out to kathleen.fleming@unchealth.unc.edu

12/05/2025

As we close out this year’s Lights of Love campaign, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated. Your generosity and spirit truly lit up our community!

This year we honored 288 individuals and raised a total of $19,379 to support our Patient Assistance Program which provides essential medication, transportation, medical equipment, and more so that neighbors in need can access care without delay.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and partners for advancing equitable access to health services across our region. To continue supporting patient assistance year‑round, visit nashuncfoundation.org.

12/04/2025

We are currently halfway through our Employee Giving Campaign for 2026, which supports the UNC Health Nash Foundation and United Way Tar River Region. This campaign allows staff members to financially give back to their community and support various funds through the Foundation. 100% of all pledges goes directly back to impact our patients. United Way is able to spread their donations across various community partners who help with health, education, and income & independence.

This year's theme is "Super Mario" and oh man has it been a SUPER campaign so far! Today we set up in the cafeteria to recruit pledges.

Thank you to each staff member who has already participated. If you have not already donated, it's not too late! Contact your ambassador or stop by the Foundation office!

12/02/2025

12/01/2025

🚨2025 Lights of Love Tree Lighting Ceremony Update!🚨

Due to rain, we are moving our Tree Lighting Ceremony to the Heart Center Main Lobby. Please plan to join us tomorrow at 5:30pm as we celebrate and honor loved ones.

For parking, please park in the lot across from the ED or across from the Heart Center (red circle with X). Please view the image below on accessing the Heart Center Lobby (Purple).

Thank you!

11/24/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Winners!!

People's Choice: "Christmas Under Construction"- HIM
Best Overall: "Christmas Under Construction"- HIM
Most Traditional: "No Room at the Inn"- Women's Center
Most Festive: "Candyland" - SPCU
Funniest: "Dumpster Fire Response Team" - Nursing Supervisors

Thanks to community and staff we were able raise $2,654 through our contest. We are still less than $800 away from our overall goal for Lights of Love. Continue making a gift today at: https://www.nashuncfoundation.org/home/make-a-donation/
Your gift allows us to reach more patients who need our help the most.

11/21/2025

LAST DAY TO VOTE!!!

We have less than an hour to cast your votes for the 2025 Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Check out our previous post to see all the entries.

Vote now at https://www.nashuncfoundation.org/home/giving/lights-of-love/christmas-tree-decorating-voting/ or via Venmo ()

11/20/2025

Help Us Bring Comfort to Cancer Center Patients!

Our patients often spend long hours in treatment, and a small gesture can make a big difference in their day. We’re collecting donations of snack items and a few comfort essentials to brighten their experience.

Here’s what they love most:
- Oatmeal cream pies
- Nutty bars
- Swiss rolls
- Honey buns
- Variety of chips
- Individually wrapped sweets
- Small packages of peanuts or trail mix
- K-Cups for coffee or cocoa

Other helpful items:
- Puzzle or coloring books
- Individual hand sanitizers
- Small Kleenex packages

Every donation counts! If you’d like to help, please contact Chenoa Davis at chenoa.davis@unchealth.unc.edu.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our patients! 💙

11/19/2025

The UNC Health Nash Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to Carolina Strive for their generous donation of $1,500 to our Cancer Fund.

Earlier this month, Carolina Strive hosted an incredible 5K event, and their efforts will make a meaningful impact in supporting cancer patients and advancing care in our community.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment to making a difference!

11/18/2025

Leaderboard Update:

1st: Candyland (SPCU)
2nd: Elfin Around the Christmas Tree (CPH)
3rd: Countdown to Santa Paws (Revenue Integrity)
4th: Dumpster Fire Rescue (Nursing Supervisors)
5th: The Rounding Express (CPSU)

Cast your votes here: https://www.nashuncfoundation.org/home/giving/lights-of-love/christmas-tree-decorating-voting/
Voting ends this Friday at 10am!

11/13/2025

We’re grateful to the Beta Zeta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. for their thoughtful donation to welcome a new baby at UNC Health Nash as part of their ongoing maternal health efforts! Community partnerships like this make a lasting impact.

If your organization is interested in supporting efforts like this or other UNC Health Nash Foundation programs, please contact Magan Smith at magan.smith@unchealth.unc.edu. To learn more about our focus areas and programs please visit our website at https://www.nashuncfoundation.org/

11/13/2025

💥 Tomorrow is the final day! 💥

Don’t miss your chance to have your loved one’s name included in this year’s Lights of Love Ceremony and published in the Rocky Mount Telegram.

Each light on our tree tells a story of someone cherished — someone who made a difference. Your gift helps carry that story forward and ensures that UNC Health Nash Foundation can continue caring for others in need.

Make your gift today and join us as we light the tree in love and remembrance on Tuesday, December 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Donate now: