Donate or Fundraise $262 to Join Team Hemby!

Making a Difference Beyond Race Day! 

Race day is important. You’ve worked hard, trained, and you’re ready to achieve your goals. Weeks, months, maybe even years of prep work for one day. But what if you could make it more than that? Your race day with Novant Health Charlotte Marathon can be about so much more than just one day. Join team Hemby and make your race day life changing, not only for you, but for the children and families being served by the Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

The funds raised through the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon are helping fund the building of the new Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at Hemby Children’s Hospital. The pediatric IMCU will bridge the gap between the PICU and Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital’s general unit, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care, while reserving resources in the PICU for the sickest children in our community. The unit will have the same leading-edge equipment available in the PICU and has an
increased nurse to patient ratio to meet the unique needs of the patient population. A study by the Society of Critical Care Medicine shows the specialized care given in an intermediate care unit can significantly reduce the likelihood of readmission.

As Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital transforms to continue meeting the growing needs of the community, this six-bed unit will serve an additional 2,100 children each year. Every detail is dedicated to ensuring the health and wellness of patients and their families and the IMCU will continue the under the sea theme seen in Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital, extending the nurturing and comfortable environment.

What does it mean to join Team Hemby? 

As a runner in one of the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon races you are committing to donating or fundraising $262 for Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital. These funds will be used to support the families of children undergoing treatment in our region. Become a champion for the children of Hemby’s Children’s Hospital, today!

As a member you will receive:

• VIP Packet Pick up at Expo – skip the line and go directly to the VIP Desk!
• VIP Bag Check on Race Day
• Bonus drink ticket to cheer on your team
• Team Hemby shirt to wear on race day
• Team Hemby Finish Line Lounge with additional runner amenities

Donation of $262 is tax-deductible, directly supporting Hemby Children’s Hospital. Email Betsy@runcharlotte.com with questions!