Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation

01/23/2026

Sheriff Hubert Peterkin Scholarship Support

Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation is proud to honor the legacy of Sheriff Hubert Peterkin by recognizing a Hoke County high school senior who intends to pursue higher education in the health sciences field and is a dependent of a law enforcement agent in the county. This scholarship is funded through donations to Friends of Hoke with Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation. Donations to this fund support exceptional health care in the Hoke County community for patients served at Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital.

Since 2023, three scholarships have been awarded to Hoke County high school students. The 2026 application will be opening soon.

To support Friends of Hoke, click here: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form?svcid=renxt&formId=3dbf236d-034f-4ce9-91e9-84600d61f0af&envid=p-A487V_bju0SuWQTNfcwDLA&zone=usa

Questions? Contact Ina Jeane' Pope at (910) 862-1287 or ipope@capefearvalley.com.

01/23/2026

Cooler temps have you dreaming of warmer days? Get excited for this year’s Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 28 at Methodist University, presented by Cumulus Media! We can’t promise sunshine, but we can look forward to fresh air, spring vibes, and a great time outdoors.

🌟 Register now and save with New Year's pricing through Jan. 26! Use discount code "newyear26" at checkout. Lowest rate offered! All registrants receive a t-shirt.
• $25 adults
• $20 kids (4-12 years; 3 & under are free)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Discount:
Register 4 or more and receive an additional $5 off per person (Select Multi-Person Pricing during sign up)

🔗 Register here: https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NC/Fayetteville/StepUp4HealthWellnessExpo

❤️ Your support will enhance patient care services through:
Blood Donor Center • CAP • CCMAP • Children’s Services • Friends of the Cancer Center • Heart Care • Nursing Education Scholarships

📞 Questions? Contact Arianna Bannerman
(910) 615-1434 | abannerman@capefearvalley.com

01/21/2026

Today was a special day at Hoke County Hospital as we celebrated the success of the Puppy Creek Fire Department’s Run for a Cure 5K! 🩷 Through their annual event, they generously donated $10,000 to support mammograms for patients in Hoke County.

Since 2015, the Puppy Creek Fire Department has contributed more than $75,000 toward mammograms at Hoke Hospital (yes, you read that right!). Their dedication to raising cancer awareness and supporting our community is truly inspiring, and we are deeply grateful for their continued generosity. 🎗️

Pictured are team members from Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, Friends of the Cancer Center Advisory Council, Hoke Hospital, and the Puppy Creek Fire Department.

01/21/2026

At Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation, we see the power of kindness every day. Families turn to our health system during some of life’s most vulnerable moments, trusting they will receive compassionate, high-quality care. That care is made possible because people like you in our community choose to show up again and again in ways both seen and unseen. 🩷

This winter, we invite you to consider an unexpected yet meaningful act of kindness: creating or updating your will. Having a plan in place can bring peace of mind for you and clarity for your loved ones, especially during times of uncertainty.

We’ve partnered with FreeWill because their free and secure online resource guides you through making your will in as little as 20 minutes. We also encourage you to use FreeWill to update an existing will because you can easily make changes online whenever you’d like.

If you choose, you’ll also have the option to include a gift to Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation that helps ensure compassionate care, advanced treatments, and community health programs remain available for generations to come.

🔗 To make your will, click here: https://partner.freewill.com/capefearvalleyhealthfoundation?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=202601_capefearvalleyhealthfoundation_winter

Questions? Contact Brittany Dickerhoff at (910) 615-1358 or bdick@capefearvalley.com, or if you reside in Harnett County, contact Scott Childers at (910) 766-7119 or schilders@capefearvalley.com.

01/15/2026

Mark your calendar for our 2026 Signature Events! 📆

🏃‍♀️ Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo
📅 Saturday, March 28
🕘 9 a.m. to noon
📍 Methodist University
🔗 Register today: https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NC/Fayetteville/StepUp4HealthWellnessExpo
📨 Contact Arianna Bannerman at (910) 615-1434 or abannerman@capefearvalley.com

🐎 Bladen County Hospital Foundation Derby & Casino Night
📅 Saturday, May 2
🕘 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
📍 Cape Fear Vineyard & Winery
📨 Tickets will be available soon. Contact Ina Jeane' Pope at (910) 862-1287 or ipope@capefearvalley.com

⛳Harnett Health Foundation Golf Tournament
📅 Thursday, October 1
🕘 11 a.m.
📍 Keith Hills Golf Club
📨 Contact Scott Childers at (910) 766-7119 or schilders@capefearvalley.com

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all events. This is a great way to support important causes in our community, while receiving deliverables that can be beneficial to your business. To learn more, contact Arianna Bannerman at (910) 615-1434 or abannerman@capefearvalley.com.

01/14/2026

Check out CityView of Fayetteville's article to learn how Cape Fear Valley Health is continuing to grow the health care workforce in Southeastern North Carolina.

Universities across the region are trying to address physician and nursing shortages by expanding programs and creating new ones.

01/13/2026

A huge thank you to the Golden LEAF Foundation for supporting medical education at Cape Fear Valley Health with a transformational gift. Not only does this investment strengthen healthcare in our region, but it has a positive economic impact.

“When we hire a physician, all the jobs that support that doctor come with the position, including nurses, front desk staff, radiology, administrative roles,” said Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Mike Nagowski.

This gift has helped advance instructional technology in the Center for Medical Education's auditorium, creating a modern, flexible learning environment for resident training and distance learning.

🔗 To learn, click here:

In southeastern North Carolina, strengthening the healthcare workforce is also a strategy for long-term economic growth. At Cape Fear Valley Health System, expanded physician training has helped address provider shortages while generating significant economic impact across the region. “Developing ...

01/12/2026

As we reflect on Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation’s past 30 years, one theme stands strong...kindness. Philanthropy and acts of kindness are deeply interconnected, resulting in a more compassionate society. The ripple effects can be tremendous, as we have witnessed over the past three decades.

💙 You’ve partnered with us to care to the underserved, bringing essential needs to rural communities and wellness visits to neighbors next door.
💙 You’ve rallied to support our emergency services, providing lifesaving equipment and comfort items during emergencies and natural disasters.
💙 You’ve braved a global pandemic with us, caring for the most vulnerable in our community and supported the nurses and doctors who care for us every day.
💙 You’ve championed advancements in technologies, equipment and services, providing exceptional healthcare for all our patients.

Whether you hosted a toy drive for our pediatric patients, registered for a signature Foundation event, made a gift in honor of a healthcare provider, or raised awareness of our mission by sharing one of our social media posts...the theme still remains the same.

Throughout this year, you will see how Cape Fear Valley Health Foundation exudes acts of kindness through our work. We encourage you to use your healing power of kindness and join us today.

2026 has just begun...how will you make a difference this year?

01/09/2026

Start the New Year with health and fitness in mind and sign up for the 2026 Step Up 4 Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 28 at Methodist University. 🏃‍♀️🏃

Take advantage of New Years pricing through Jan. 26. Use discount code "newyear26" at checkout. $25 for each adult registrant and $20 for kids (12 and under). *this is the lowest discount rate that will be offered!

Family Discount Rate: Register 4 or more and take an additional $5 off each registrant fee! Select "Multi-Person Pricing" during sign up.

🔗 To register, click here: https://www.givesignup.org/Race/NC/Fayetteville/StepUp4HealthWellnessExpo

Your support will enhance patient care services through:
Blood Donor Center
CAP (Community Alternatives Program)
CCMAP (Cumberland County Medication Access Program)
Children’s Services
Friends of the Cancer Center
Heart Care
Nursing Education Scholarship

For questions, contact Arianna Bannerman at (910) 615-1434 or abannerman@capefearvalley.com.

01/07/2026

Unsure of what qualifies as an Urgent Care visit vs. a trip to the Emergency Department? Check out this helpful video from Dr. Zappa below! ⬇️

This is "Urgent vs Emergent Health Problems | Dr. Zappa" by Cape Fear Valley on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

01/06/2026

Mark your calendar for the 2️⃣0️⃣th Annual Play4Kay Women's Basketball Game on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Methodist University! 🏀 A portion of proceeds will support our Cape Fear Valley Health cancer patients and programs. 🎗🩷 Thank you to MU for their continued generosity!

01/06/2026

Thank you First Federal Bank NC for thinking of our patients in Harnett County!

A very special thank you to our friends at First Federal Bank NC for pledging $100,000 to support the Adolescent Behavioral Health Center at Central Harnett Hospital!

“Quality healthcare in Harnett County is vital to our economic growth and quality of life,” said Jeff Whittington, president and CEO of First Federal Bank. “We are proud to support the Adolescent Behavioral Health Center and invest in a project that will make a lasting difference for families and for the future of our community.”

🔗 To read the full press release, click here: https://www.capefearvalley.com/news/first-federal-bank-pledges-100000-support-adolescent-behavioral-health-center-central-harnett

Pictured below from left to right: Scott Childers, Executive Director-Harnett Health Foundation, Cornelia Stewart, Chair Emeritus-Harnett Health Foundation, Jeff Whittington, President & CEO-First Federal Bank and Michael Tart, President-Harnett Healthcare