Throwing a life ring to families facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders by bringing hope, support, and lifesaving resources to Southwest Virginia. 🎗️ Every child deserves access to lifesaving care close to home. 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.” - Kelly & Jessica Woolwine, Co-Founders of the Life Ring Foundation
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. 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.
