Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation

01/12/2026

Thank you for an incredible year! 💙

As we reflect on 2025, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation throughout the year. Your generosity, encouragement, and belief in our mission helped make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and our community.

🎥 Watch our 2025 Recap Video to see the moments and milestones your support made possible.

01/09/2026

Cancer Care Fund

Coping with cancer is challenging, but our community doesn’t have to face it alone. The UNC Health Blue Ridge Cancer Center provides state-of-the-art care close to home, supporting patients and their families every step of the way.

Your support helps us provide:
Assistance with medications and pharmacy costs
Transportation for treatments
Personal care items such as camisoles, hats, and turbans
Nutritional consults and survivor programs
Community outreach and education programs

With the new $38M Valdese Cancer Center, patients have access to advanced treatments, private infusion spaces, radiation therapy, and comprehensive support services—all close to home.

If you are interested in supporting cancer care in our community, visit www.brhcfoundation.org/home/find-your-cause/cancer-care/ to learn more or make a gift.

01/07/2026

Check out this amazing article highlighting the incredible work of the UNC Health Blue Ridge trauma team and Emergency Department. The Stop the Bleed kits featured were funded through Granting Hope, and we’re proud that the Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation could help support an initiative making such a meaningful impact in our community.

A lot at how the tramua nurses from UNC Health Blue Ridge are working to educate the community about how to respond to medical emergencies at school, at church, or

01/05/2026

We can’t believe it’s already been two months since the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Gala! ✨

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the evening so meaningful. Your generosity continues to make a lasting impact in our community.

Mark your calendars for November 7, 2026

Be sure to watch until the end of the video for some exciting news!

01/02/2026

Cardiology Services Fund

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., but together we can make a difference. Each year, UNC Health Blue Ridge performs more than 700 heart procedures, including pacemaker insertions, advanced diagnostics, and cardiac rehabilitation. Helping our community heal and thrive.

Your support helps us:
Expand life-saving treatments locally
Invest in advanced heart care technology
Offer comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation and recovery programs

If you are interested in supporting heart care close to home, visit www.brhcfoundation.org/home/find-your-cause/cardiology-services/ to learn more or make a gift.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation! ✨

Thank you for your continued support and generosity. We look forward to another year of strengthening healthcare in our community together.

12/26/2025

As our Find Your Cause series continues, we’re excited to highlight all the meaningful ways you can make a difference through the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation.

There are many ways you can contribute—see the list below to explore the several ways your support can make an impact in our community.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing each cause in more detail, and we hope you’ll discover the one that truly speaks to you.

Learn more on our website: www.brhcfoundation.org

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation! ✨

We are grateful for the generosity, partnership, and kindness shown by our community this year. Your support helps strengthen healthcare close to home.

Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and good health.

12/21/2025

Happy First Day of Winter from the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation!

As we welcome a new season, we’re grateful for the generosity, partnership, and support that help us strengthen healthcare in our community. Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and hopeful winter ahead.

12/19/2025

Who Are We?

The Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation is committed to strengthening healthcare in our community. Through fundraising, special events, and the support of generous partners, we help provide vital resources for patient care, technology advancements, and programs that make healthcare more accessible and compassionate for all.

The foundation is an integral partner of UNC Health Blue Ridge's commitment to the delivery of excellent health care to residents of Burke and surrounding counties. UNC Health Blue Ridge continues to expand and evolve as it looks for the most advanced, innovative, and convenient ways to deliver care to patients. Promoting disease prevention and living a healthy lifestyle, are important parts of UNC Health Blue Ridge’s efforts.

If you desire to be a philanthropic partner with the Blue Ridge HealthCare Foundation and help drive the delivery of excellent healthcare to our friends and neighbors, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you. Thank you for your interest in the work of the Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation. Click the link to learn more: www.brhcfoundation.org

12/17/2025

What an incredible year! Thank you to everyone who helped make 2025 such a memorable year filled with meaningful events, community spirit, and shared success. We’re excited for all that 2026 has in store and can’t wait to experience it with you.

Please mark your calendars and save the dates below — we’d love to see you there!