Stories of Care & Discovery

Image of painting in the Log-A-Load Kids Play Area

A Home Away From Home

If a child has been admitted to a hospital's intensive care unit, the only place a family wants to be is not far from his or her bedside.

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Jeremy Sanders, the running dad, runs with his son.

For Every Mile, a Dollar

For some, running is just a form of exercise. But for many, running is a form of therapy – or if you ask Jeremy Sanders, "the Running Dad," it’s a life-changing outlet.

Ralph Sampson (center) surrounded by current and former UVA Basketball stars and representitives from the UVA Health System.

A Family Affair

When Ralph Sampson’s father was diagnosed with cancer, Ralph knew he had to do everything he could to help.

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(From left to right) Bill Hamilton, Curtis Shaver, and Kate Hamilton stand beside eachother at the 20th anniversary fundraising dinner at Hamiltons’ at First & Main

Twenty Years of Dining for a Cause

Since 1997, Hamiltons’ at First & Main on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia, has reserved one very meaningful dinner each year to help raise support and awareness for UVA Cancer Center.

Investing in Hope

Photo of Michelle Bonsu, a professional baker transitioning to a nursing career.

Helping People Find Their Calling

Marine biologists. Political Lobbyists. Attorneys. Bakery owners. UVA’s Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) master’s program brings together people from all walks of life who want to join the nursing profession.

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