by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 13, 2015 | News
The 2nd Annual Claire’s Army Softball Clinic was a HIT— literally! On July 20th, 2015 at the MARA athletic fields in Matthews, the participants got valuable coaching tips from former collegiate softball players, had fun and played softball. Registration...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 13, 2015 | Army In Action
We just can’t thank everyone enough for this fun, new fundraising event! A huge thanks to Midwood Smokehouse, one of Claire’s Army’s wonderful Sponsors, and to all participants and guests at the First Annual Midwood Smokehouse Rib Eating Contest!...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
From the moment of Claire’s diagnosis in May of 2011 to today, extraordinary women have offered their time, talent, and resources to serve our pediatric cancer families and grow the Army. On Claire’s 6th birthday this year, we want to honor and thank the...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
Join us for the 3rd annual Claire’s Army Golf Tournament! Your support is crucial to our ability to provide services to ease the daily burdens of those families entrenched in the Pediatric Cancer battle. By making a commitment to us through a donation, volunteer...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 7, 2015 | Army In Action, Blood Drive, News
We had a great breakfast sponsored by Poyner Spruill LLP. Charlotte’s own “Pancake Man” George Brooks of BROOKSCAKES served up the best pancakes. The kids were kept entertained by Charlotte Knights’ mascot Homer the Dragon, balloon animals with Dave the Clown,...
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...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 6, 2015 | Testimonials
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done to support both my family and me during my treatment (and even some after). From gift cards to dinners, these gifts definitely helped keep some stress in my family down-which drives me crazy! It really meant so...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | May 16, 2015 | Army In Action
Two years ago Tina Ross lay in a hospital bed blinded by the chemotherapy she was receiving in her battle against breast cancer. Unable to do much other than think and reflect she conceived an idea to raise money for Claire’s Army through her Presbyterian Women’s...
by Kevin and Emily Ratliff | Aug 29, 2014 | Claire's Story
Hello Army, Birth-day, Birth-day; How do you celebrate the birth of someone who is no longer here? Birthdays represent another year of growth and development. Accomplishing the rigorous task of simply staying alive and growing older and wiser. There are milestone...
