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Welcome to Claire's Army
Poyner Spruill is proud to support such a great organization.
But enough about us
Meet Claire
She LOVED pancakes.
Claire was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer
before the age of two.
Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every
three minutes.
St. Baldrick's Foundation
Each year in the United States, approximately 13,500 children 18 and
under are diagnosed with cancer.
National Cancer Institute
That's a classroom full of kids every day
Center for Disease Control
Childhood cancer does not discriminate, sparing no ethnic group, socio-economic
class or geographic region.
Cancer is the leading cause of death among children. Approximately 20% of kids with cancer will die from their
disease, a secondary cancer, or complications from treatment.
National Cancer Institute
The Army's beginnings . . .
"When Claire was diagnosed with cancer, our personal community acted. They acted in big ways with financial support and with meals. They also acted in small, meaningful ways, bringing baskets of goodies, sending cards, posting words of encouragement on CaringBridge and so much more. We literally could feel prayers surrounding us like a warm blanket on a cold day."
Emily Ratliff, Claire's mom
"Looking back now, we understand that we were the exception to the rule.
Most families don’t have Armies."Emily Ratliff
and that's why Claire's Army exists
The Mission of Claire's Army
Claire’s Army strives to act as God’s hands and feet by providing support for families fighting childhood cancer.
or, more simply,
The Army proceeds on many fronts
for example . . .
Claire Packages
Every new family facing a childhood cancer diagnosis at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center will receive one of these to make their hospital stay more comfortable. Because it's the little things that matter. Towels, a bath mat, room disinfectant, plastic utensils, dish-washing liquid, dryer sheets, toys, and a journal, just to name a few.
The Army Meal PlanClaire’s Army removes the stress of meal planning and preparation for these families by accumulating gift cards from local restaurants. These give families the flexibility and freedom to order take-out or even leave the hospital for a meal break, at no added expense. When a family is unable to leave the hospital or home, Claire’s Army volunteers will organize and facilitate meal pick-up and delivery.
The Holiday CampaignThe holidays can be a difficult and frustrating time for families who have little time and money to focus on things such as decorating and gifts. The “Holiday Campaign” aims to bring the magic of the holidays to families wherever they might be. Claire's Army buys and delivers Christmas trees to patients’ homes, provides decorations for the home and/or hospital room, and offers volunteer assistance however necessary, so that parents can focus on the child in treatment.
Claire Ratliff passed away on January 17, 2012
at the age of two years and four months
But her Army marches on.
With your support, we can make the difference that these families need, so
they can focus on what’s most important.
From all of us at
Thank you for supporting Claire's Army
And thank you to the following
George Brooks for cooking breakfast.
The volunteers from Poyner Spruill
NOVA Office Strategies
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Serve Families. Love Kids. Fight Cancer.