Life Ring donates $1.25 million to Carilion Children’s cancer fight

ROANOKE Va. (WFXR)- Life Ring Foundation gifted Carilion Children’s Hematology and Oncology programs $1.25 million, surpassing its original pledge.

Life Ring’s Fighting Kids Cancer campaign, a five year initiative, was launched in 2023, with an original pledge of $2 million. Now, the campaign has expanded its pledge to $4 million.

According to the press release, the $1.25 million gift will be used to “accelerate improvements in pediatric care coordination, patient support, and clinical capacity.” It will also fund seven new clinical and support positions…

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