About Us

We Are Leading the Fight Against Cancer

About Us

We Are Leading the Fight Against Cancer

About Us

We Are Leading the Fight Against Cancer

$3.1B+

Invested into Cancer Research since 1991

55M+

Lives Touched by Our Programs

33%

Decline in cancer mortality rate

18M+

Cancer Survivors over 5 years

$3.1B+

Invested into Cancer Research since 1991

55M+

Lives Touched by Our Programs

33%

Decline in cancer mortality rate

18M+

Cancer Survivors over 5 years

$3.1B+

Invested into Cancer Research since 1991

55M+

Lives Touched by Our Programs

33%

Decline in cancer mortality rate

18M+

Cancer Survivors over 5 years

OUR MISSION

End Cancer as we know it, for Everyone

Our mission is to bring the community together to raise funds for cancer research and the Charlotte Health Equity Fund through our annual Taste of Hope Charlotte gala.

OUR Recipient

Charlotte Health Equity Fund

All monies raised from the Mission Paddle Raise will be attributed to the Charlotte Health Equity Fund - transporation and lodging resources for those in need while going through cancer treatments.

OUR LEADERSHIP

2023 Taste of Hope Charlotte Board of Ambassadors

2023 Taste of Hope Charlotte Board of Ambassadors

The success of our gala is due to our wonderful Board of Ambassadors, from various industries across greater Charlotte, their passion is making an impact for our Mission.

Andy Albright

Account Supervisor, Valtech

Alicia Biggers-Gaddies

Global Information Services, Albemarle Corp

Amber Darnell

VP Marketing, Fifth Third Bank

Brittany Steel

Payroll Manager, CADC LLC

Dr. Cheryl Richards

CEO, Catapult

Danna Robinson

Director Corporate Affairs, Harris Teeter

Darius Chase

SVP Private & Commercial Banking, South State Bank

Dawn Nicole McIlwain

COO & co-Founder, Skilldora AI

Doug Rice

President, Performance Racing Network

Dylan Price

Assistant VP, Truist Welath

Hannah Whitesides

SVP Marketing, Driven Brands

Jamie Peterson

Investment Banker, BlackArch Partners

Jason Goldy

Executive Vice President, The Pelora Group

John Hutto

Sr. Vice President, Marketing, LPL Financial

Joy Dixon Paul

Director, Partner Success, BellXCell [ABOA]

Katrina Carney

Real Estate Agent, Anchor Realty

Kellie Grutko

Marketing Excellence Leader, Trane

Kristen Craft

Dir. Marketing & Brand Strategy, Ricoh USA

Melissa Methany

SVP Industry Managing Director, Axiom

Dr. Melita Pope Mitchell

Associate VP Academic Affairs, Johnson C Smith University

Michael Thompson

Marketing Comm Manager, Bosch Rexroth

Miles Reynolds

Associate Attorney, Moore & Van Allen

Moira Quinn

SVP/COO, Charlotte Center City Partners

Saket Nigam

SVP Capital Market, Spring EQ LLC

Stacy Couch

Market Dev Manager, Retail, Sealed Air

Star Robinson

Asst Professor Health & Wellness, Livingston College

Tamara Daniels

President, 6th Man Sports & Entertainment

Yvonne Foster

HR Governance, Strategy Director, Wells Fargo

Volunteer Testimonial

“What an evening! I anticipated the dining experience would be top notch, but the chefs' presentation exceeded my expectations. We could cut the steak with a butterknife. Our guests and donors received a top-tier fundraising experience that certainly made an impact to our area.”

Beverly Thorpe

Volunteer Testimonial

“What an evening! I anticipated the dining experience would be top notch, but the chefs' presentation exceeded my expectations. We could cut the steak with a butterknife. Our guests and donors received a top-tier fundraising experience that certainly made an impact to our area.”

Beverly Thorpe

Volunteer Testimonial

“What an evening! I anticipated the dining experience would be top notch, but the chefs' presentation exceeded my expectations. We could cut the steak with a butterknife. Our guests and donors received a top-tier fundraising experience that certainly made an impact to our area.”

Beverly Thorpe

Volunteers

Our Volunteers Make This Event Possible

The success of our gala is due to our wonderful volunteers. Their time, energy and passion is making an impact to our mission.

Beverly Thorpe

Catherine Dalton

Carla Rose

Darious Crawford

Elia Gegorek

Holly Shields

Kathlyn Cieslikowski

Kiana Lewis

Kim Wyatt

Lori Allerton

Lisa Studley

Matthew Humphrey

Sandra Nevin

Stuart Phillips

Susan Russo

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase a ticket to the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Please go to the Get Tickets link/block and you can secure the quantity that you desire. Tickets are $235 per person. A reserved table of ten is $3,000. With that level your name will be included in the digital program and evening’s presentation.

How can I sponsor the gala?

What is the dress code for the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Can I make a donation even if I am unable to attend the gala?

How can I bid on the silent auction items?

What is the purpose of the fundraiser gala?

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase a ticket to the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Please go to the Get Tickets link/block and you can secure the quantity that you desire. Tickets are $235 per person. A reserved table of ten is $3,000. With that level your name will be included in the digital program and evening’s presentation.

How can I sponsor the gala?

What is the dress code for the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Can I make a donation even if I am unable to attend the gala?

How can I bid on the silent auction items?

What is the purpose of the fundraiser gala?

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I purchase a ticket to the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Please go to the Get Tickets link/block and you can secure the quantity that you desire. Tickets are $235 per person. A reserved table of ten is $3,000. With that level your name will be included in the digital program and evening’s presentation.

How can I sponsor the gala?

What is the dress code for the Taste of Hope Charlotte?

Can I make a donation even if I am unable to attend the gala?

How can I bid on the silent auction items?

What is the purpose of the fundraiser gala?

Help Us In Our Battle Against Cancer!

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Help Us In Our Battle Against Cancer!

© 2000-2023, All Rights Reserved

Help Us In Our Battle Against Cancer!

© 2000-2023, All Rights Reserved