Below is a list of funds The Children’s Fund supports. If you would like more information, you may call (704) 355-4323 or contact us online.

Endowment for the Future

Building on the success of the $60 million Dare To Dream Campaign supporting the construction of Levine Children’s Hospital, campaign steering committee leadership has launched the first phase of a $100 million endowment. Seeded by a $5 million matching challenge from Sandra and Leon Levine, the committee seeks to raise an additional $5 million by the end of 2008. The resources generated by the Endowment for the Future will assist the hospital in expanding existing programs, creating new programs, and attracting highly skilled and talented new physicians and healthcare professionals to Charlotte.

Valya E. Visser Endowment for Pediatric Education

This Endowment honors the late Valya E. Visser, M.D., past chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Carolinas Medical Center, for her insightful leadership and commitment to the care and healing of children. Donations will help enhance education and research opportunities for pediatric residents and faculty associated with Levine Children's Hospital.

The Children’s Fund (benefiting Levine Children’s Hospital)

The Children’s Fund benefits programs and services at Levine Children’s Hospital (LCH). Funds are used to sustain, enhance, and expand the pediatric and newborn programs that LCH provides the community.

Child Life Fund

Supports essential recreational and educational programs conducted for hospitalized pediatric patients by the Child Life staff of Levine Children’s Hospital.

Joining Hearts Pediatric Cardiology Fund

Supports the advancement of pediatric cardiology programs and research at Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Children’s Hospital. While promoting educational opportunities for caregivers and physicians, the fund also positively influences the level of care provided to children suffering from congenital pediatric cardiac conditions.

LCH Cardiac Intensive Care Fund 

This fund supports key elements of patient care and patient / family support related to the Ricky Hendrick Centers for Intensive Care at Levine Children’s Hospital.

Levine Cardiac Kids Fund

This Fund benefits Levine Cardiac Kids, a support group for children with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and their families. This group serves as a forum for sharing experiences and building relationships; seeks to educate families on pertinent issues related to heart-health, treatments, and coping strategies; and creates awareness of CHD within the community.

Neonatal Intensive Care Fund

Supports equipment improvements, furnishings enhancements, specialized nursing education, and patient/family support programs associated with the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit within Levine Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric Cancer Fund

Supports patient/family support activities, capital improvements, and research programs associated with Carolinas Medical Center's Pediatric Oncology division.

Carolinas Kids Cancer Research Fund

Dedicated to advance Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trials at Levine Children's Hospital and provide the most advanced treatment to children of the Carolinas.