“A healthy community is one that prioritizes the health & wellbeing of children. We feel we were chosen for this journey in order to make a positive impact on the world of pediatric cancer in SWVA, and that is exactly what we are going to do.”

WHO WE ARE

The Life Ring Foundation® is a nonprofit headquartered in Roanoke, VA dedicated to uplifting children & family-based organizations by throwing them a life ring in times of need. Through personal experience with their daughter’s pediatric cancer journey, Co-Founders Kelly & Jessica Woolwine have made the primary mission of the Life Ring Foundation® to be the Fighting Kids Cancer℠ campaign.

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

The Fighting Kids Cancer℠ campaign exists to fund additional, lifesaving resources for the pediatric oncology and hematology program in partnership with Carilion Clinic. Together, we are working to ensure more children and families can access top-tier, lifesaving care close to home.

For many families, traveling far from their hometown and support system during a medical crisis is not only emotionally overwhelming, but simply not possible. By investing in care right here in our region, we help remove barriers, strengthen outcomes, and give children the opportunity to heal surrounded by the people and places that matter most.

Join us as we bring hope, access, and lifesaving healthcare to Southwest Virginia—so every child has the chance for a brighter, healthier future.

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OUR PROGRAMS

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ROANOKE BABY BOOK

The Life Ring Foundation has sponsored the Roanoke Baby book since 2014 to be given complimentary to every baby born at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. In support of literacy education and in partnership with Roanoke Public Libraries, “Roanoke Baby” is now bilingual and has distributed over

23,282 copies (~2,400 copies per year!).

OUR TEAM

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VIEW OUR 2024 IMPACT REPORT

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