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The Mahjong with Meaning raffle is LIVE! 🎟️From mahjong must-haves to beauty treats, shopping favorites, and fun experie...
10/12/2026

The Mahjong with Meaning raffle is LIVE! 🎟️

From mahjong must-haves to beauty treats, shopping favorites, and fun experiences, there’s something for everyone!

Tickets are just $10 each. Browse the items, choose your favorites, and enter for a chance to win - all while supporting Ward’s Foundation and families navigating rare disease.

A huge thank-you to our generous raffle donors for making this collection possible! 💙

Tap the link in stories or visit the Ward’s Foundation website to purchase your raffle tickets!

Mahjong with Meaning - Know Before You Go! 🀄💗 We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of friendly games, delicious f...
10/12/2026

Mahjong with Meaning - Know Before You Go! 🀄💗

We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of friendly games, delicious food and drinks, and meaningful connections sponsored by Ward’s Foundation!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Norfolk Hall at Suffolk Punch South End | 2905 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC 28203

🕕 EVENT AGENDA

6:00 PM: Arrival
6:30 PM: Presentation
6:45–8:15 PM: Mahjong play
8:30 PM: Raffle and prizes

👗 WHAT TO WEAR

Casual attire! Come straight from work or in your favorite everyday outfit.

🚗 PARKING

Parking is available in the lot to the left of the building as well as on the street. We highly encourage carpooling or taking an uber since parking is limited.

🍽️ DINNER MENU

Enjoy assorted sliders, fries, flatbreads, and salads, followed by cookies and brownies courtesy of Kudzu Bakery.

🥂 DRINK OPTIONS

Your ticket includes two drinks - choose from b**r, w**e, or our “Pretty in Pink” custom cocktail!

🀄 JOINING AS A SOCIAL GUEST?

Enjoy dinner, dessert, drinks, and optional beginner lessons with My Mahj Girls. Lessons are first come, first served at 7pm and 7:45pm. No mahjong experience needed!

🎟️ RAFFLE

Browse the amazing donated prizes and choose your favorites! Raffle tickets are $10 each. Thank you to our generous donors for making these prizes possible!

💗 PLAY WITH PURPOSE

Hosted by Gift of GRACE, this special evening honors Grace Bensch and benefits Ward’s Foundation and other local nonprofits supporting families with medically complex children.

Huge thank you to our sponsors, attendees and donors! Save this post and share it with your tablemates - we can’t wait to see you!

Supporting a rare disease family doesn’t require having all the answers. Often, it’s about simple, practical actions:👂 L...
10/07/2026

Supporting a rare disease family doesn’t require having all the answers. Often, it’s about simple, practical actions:

👂 Listen without trying to fix everything.
🛒 Help with everyday needs like meals, groceries, or siblings.
💬 Check in even when you’re not sure what to say.
📚 Learn about what the family is navigating.
🤝 Connect them with others who understand.
🫶 Show up for appointments, challenges, milestones, and everyday moments.

At Ward’s Foundation, we believe no family should have to navigate rare disease alone.💙

What’s one way you’ve seen someone support a rare family? Share in the comments below.

LAST CALL!🚨Mahjong with Meaning social tickets will close tomorrow, 10/2 at 5pm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of mah...
10/01/2026

LAST CALL!🚨

Mahjong with Meaning social tickets will close tomorrow, 10/2 at 5pm! Join us for a fun-filled evening of mahjong, delicious bites, drinks, and great company - all for a meaningful cause.

Your $75 social ticket includes:

🍹2 drinks - b**r, w**e, or the custom ‘Pretty in Pink’ cocktail
🍽️Dinner
🍰Dessert
🀄Optional lessons with My Mahj Girls

New to mahjong? Come learn! Just looking to mingle? We’d love to see you, too! 💗

Grab your favorite striped hat - it’s time for A Rare Feature! 🎬🍿 Join Ward’s Foundation for a private showing of The Ca...
09/30/2026

Grab your favorite striped hat - it’s time for A Rare Feature! 🎬🍿

Join Ward’s Foundation for a private showing of The Cat in the Hat, exclusively for families of children with rare diseases, ages 0–21.

We’ve reserved the entire theater, so your family can settle in and enjoy a space where everyone gets it. Wiggles, snack breaks, and trips in and out are all welcome! Open captions will appear right on the screen, so everyone can follow along.

📅 Sunday, November 8
⏰ Movie begins at 1:00 PM | Seating opens at 12:30 PM
📍 AMC Park Terrace | 4289 Park Road, Charlotte, NC

Snacks are on us! Kids can enjoy a Kids Pack with popcorn, a drink, and gummy candy, and adults can enjoy a popcorn and drink combo. Please select your family’s snack quantities when registering.

🎟️ Space is LIMITED, and registration is first come, first served. Visit our link in bio under Crisis Navigation or our website at wardsfoundation.org/crisis-navigation to register.

Questions? Email [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you at the movies! 🐱🎩

Ready to make a smashing impression? ⛳💥Put your accuracy to the test in the Backswing Break the Glass competition at the...
09/28/2026

Ready to make a smashing impression? ⛳💥

Put your accuracy to the test in the Backswing Break the Glass competition at the Gift of GRACE Golf Tournament on November 16! Players will receive one attempt to “break the glass”. If they succeed, they move up to putt from 10 feet. If they are not able to “break the glass”, they get to drop it from 100 yards and play out the hole from there.

Bring your best swing and a little friendly competition for a day on the course supporting families with medically complex children. 💚

Think you’ve got the shot? Let’s see you break the glass!

Today we remember the sweet little boy at the heart of all we do. 💙Though Ward’s time on earth was far too short, his li...
09/22/2026

Today we remember the sweet little boy at the heart of all we do. 💙

Though Ward’s time on earth was far too short, his life continues to inspire a legacy of hope, compassion and meaningful support for families navigating rare disease.

We are especially thankful for our generous Ward’s Warriors, whose support honors Ward’s memory and helps ensure rare disease families feel seen, supported and never alone. Your generosity carries his light forward and makes a lasting difference.

Happy heavenly birthday, Ward. Your legacy lives on in every family we serve.

A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the upcoming Gift of GRACE Golf Tournament! Your generos...
09/16/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible sponsors for supporting the upcoming Gift of GRACE Golf Tournament! Your generosity helps make this special event possible, and we’re truly grateful for your partnership. ⛳️

Want to join us? Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available for purchase online now. We can’t wait to see you on the course!

Ward’s families, we have a special invitation for you! 🎶Thanks to the generosity of Musicland Gift Foundation donors, we...
09/15/2026

Ward’s families, we have a special invitation for you! 🎶

Thanks to the generosity of Musicland Gift Foundation donors, we have complimentary tickets remaining for our rare disease families to experience the global sensation, Koolulam!

Koolulam is an immersive musical experience where people come together to learn and perform a song as one. We’re grateful for this opportunity for our families to enjoy time together and connect with the community through music.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰7:30 PM EDT
📍 Knight Theater | Charlotte, NC

Presented by Musicland Gift Foundation, this event benefits the Supportive Oncology Department at Atrium Health Levine Cancer.

🎟️Request your family’s complimentary tickets via the link in our bio or on our website at wardsfoundation.org/crisis-navigation.

Tickets are limited, and advance requests are required. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of music, connection, and joy!

Mahjong with Meaning may be sold out, but you can still join the fun! 🀄️Social tickets are available for $75 and include...
09/14/2026

Mahjong with Meaning may be sold out, but you can still join the fun! 🀄️

Social tickets are available for $75 and include:

🍷 Two drinks (b**r or w**e)
🍽️ Dinner and dessert
🀄️ Optional beginner lessons with My Mahj Girls

Come sip, socialize and learn the game - no mahjong experience required! Grab your social ticket before they’re gone.

Visit the events link in bio or our website to purchase tickets! 🩷

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2820 Selwyn Avenue/Suite 130, Box 824
Charlotte, NC
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