Inspirational Stories
Our donors and friends don’t just make financial gifts; they invest in a healthier future for all.
24 Years and Counting
A large number of options for advanced prostate cancer is what drew James "Jimmy" Barnes to Duke Cancer Institute, after having been treated at UNC-Chapel Hill for more than a decade.
Toward a Healthier Future for Our Kids
Like many teens, Kameron Horton of Durham loves to play basketball. But for Kameron, basketball has been more than just a game; it has helped him through serious life challenges.
A Good Way to Give
T. Rudolph “Rudy” Howell, MD’58, vividly remembers his first day at Duke University School of Medicine.
A Champion for Newborns Remembers Duke Fondly
R. Rodney Howell, MD’57, HS’57-’60 has dedicated his career to advancing the screening of newborns to diagnose potentially harmful conditions.
Vital Support for Families with Alzheimer's
Nanette Hartley of Raleigh, North Carolina has two master's degrees and led an accomplished career in hospital administration and business.
Personal Attention For Prostate Cancer
Five years after surgery to treat prostate cancer, Steele Dewey of Charlotte, North Carolina, was told in 2010 that cancer had spread, so he and his wife, Molly, decided to seek advice at an academic medical center.
Locks of Love
Leslie Love, 59, has been volunteering with the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program for more than 11 years now, assisting patients in the chemo room at the Morris Cancer Clinic.