LifeRing Foundation

LifeRing Foundation Join us in Fighting Kids Cancer. “A healthy community is one that prioritizes the health & wellbeing of children.

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 W

oolwine, 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.

June is National Cancer Survivor Month 🎗️But if you’ve ever sat beside a child fighting cancer, you know the word “survi...
06/01/2026

June is National Cancer Survivor Month 🎗️

But if you’ve ever sat beside a child fighting cancer, you know the word “survivor” doesn’t tell the whole story.

Our Ambassadors and their families do something most people could never imagine 💛

They willingly return to the hardest chapter of their lives and tell their story again and again. They relive the fear, the uncertainty, the pain, and the victories, not for themselves, but for the family sitting in a hospital room today hearing the words no parent ever wants to hear.

They share their journey because they know what it feels like to be overwhelmed, terrified, and searching for hope.

To us, these children and families are more than survivors. They are warriors. They are advocates. They are knights in armor who continue showing up on the front lines to help us Fight Kids Cancer across Southwest Virginia. A fight that they should never have had to face…

Their courage creates awareness. Their voices create impact. Their stories create hope.

To every Life Ring Ambassador and family- thank you. Your bravery is helping ensure that the next child and family facing cancer never has to walk this journey alone 🙏🎗️

05/28/2026

Selling Homes, Saving Kids 🏡🎗️

The Dix-Bousman Team is turning every closing into a lifeline for children facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders in Southwest Virginia. Through Selling Homes Saving Kids, a portion of every transaction goes directly to our Fighting Kids Cancer mission.

We’re truly honored to be partnering with the Dix-Bousman Team on this mission 🙏

They’re choosing to make their work each day count for something bigger. And that means everything to the families locally who are facing the unimaginable 💛🎗️

Anyone in the industry can join! Learn more & register today for Selling Homes Saving Kids at link here & in bio.

05/27/2026

We are so honored to have the support from our Star City Sponsors⛳️

What you're doing for families facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders in Southwest Virginia goes far beyond a sponsorship or playing golf! You're choosing to stand with kids who are fighting the hardest battle of their lives, and that means everything to us 💛

We're truly honored to have you in our corner.
Because of you, families are getting increased care they need to fight pediatric cancer locally🎗️

Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts 💛 See you at Ballyhack Golf Club!

On March 8th, International Women’s Day,  took the stage 💛Our VP & Co-Founder Jessica Woolwine shared her deeply persona...
05/21/2026

On March 8th, International Women’s Day, took the stage 💛

Our VP & Co-Founder Jessica Woolwine shared her deeply personal story at Huddle Up Moms’ BE VOCAL event at . At 3 weeks postpartum with just having their son Foxx, their daughter Charlotte was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. From then on, the narrative focused primarily on Charlotte’s journey specifically… until the event.

The Huddle Up Moms stage was the first time she was not only asked, but then charged with sharing this part of her journey with others. In a space full of support and understanding from other moms who all have their own stories, she felt deeply connected in that they all have found a way to get through those difficult chapters in their lives.

Thank you Jess for bravely sharing your journey and bringing awareness to the hidden, dark world of pediatric cancer and how it affects everyone involved, not just the child. 🎗️

And thank you Huddle Up Moms for making space and giving moms a space to grow, learn and connect.

05/19/2026

💛 Thank you to our first round of Star City Sponsors! You have chosen to stand behind Fighting Kids Cancer in Southwest Virginia, and we are extremely grateful.

🎗️Every putt, every dollar, every story that you share from our event supports our mission and brings the best possible care closer to home for families fighting pediatric cancer and blood disorders locally.

See you soon at for the 4th annual Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational!

05/15/2026

Ralph Sampson hit one of the most iconic buzzer-beaters in NBA playoff history, walked into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2012, and now shows up for Fighting Kids Cancer in Southwest Virginia 💛

Ralph, thank you doesn't feel like enough… but it's a start. For your time. For your name. For showing up for the kids and families who need it most.

Dinner plans on May 13th? Make them count. 🍽️💛Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery is Fighting Kids Cancer, and all you have ...
05/13/2026

Dinner plans on May 13th? Make them count. 🍽️💛

Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery is Fighting Kids Cancer, and all you have to do is show up hungry.

10% of every sale goes directly to lifesaving resources for kids and families battling pediatric cancer in Southwest Virginia. Dine in, carry out, catering, all of it counts 🎗️

Thank you Mark & Chris Henderson for making this happen. This is what community looks like 🙏

📍 Hollywood's Restaurant & Bakery 7770 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA
🗓️ May 13th | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/1451945765816954

Tag who you're bringing 👇

Are you ready for an incredible Auction at the 2026 Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational?! This could be YOU! ...
05/11/2026

Are you ready for an incredible Auction at the 2026 Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational?!

This could be YOU! A once in a lifetime evening at Rockledge in Roanoke under the ⭐️ with your favorite people - enjoying delicious wine, food, and views!

Congratulations to our 2025 winners (and happy anniversary!), we hope you had an amazing time! And a huge thank you to Nancy & Kevin Dye, Christopher Walter, Kelly & Jess Woolwine for making this live auction package come to fruition!

We will have many more items just like this that will be available for bid (*live auction is in person only) at Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational 🎗️

Stay tuned (in July) for a link to the silent auction where anyone, anywhere can register and bid on those packages!

A huge thank you to Hamlin Builders, Callie Dalton & Associates, Noah & Whitney States, and Silcox Construction for bein...
05/09/2026

A huge thank you to Hamlin Builders, Callie Dalton & Associates, Noah & Whitney States, and Silcox Construction for being Premier Team Sponsors of Charlotte’s Play Yellow Celebrity Invitational. Beyond their sponsorship, they are a part of our incredible group of volunteers - giving countless hours over the past 3 years helping to secure additional sponsors, getting their family involved in fundraising, procure auction items, advocate for us, and literally give all their strength (and muscle) when we need it during the event season!

This is what being a part of the Fighting Kids Cancer family looks like and is all about - and they continue to show up for kids and families facing pediatric cancer & blood disorders in our community.

We are so grateful for their hearts, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in our mission of Fighting Kids Cancer in SWVA. 💛🎗️

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