When you’re going through a serious illness, it helps to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Such is the case for guests Darwin and Gaby Jefferson. Diagnosed with stomach cancer, Darwin and his wife, Gaby, have been staying with us for several weeks while he undergoes chemo… Read More

FAMILY HOUSE GUEST — Miller Abernethy A few years ago, Miller Abernethy had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was successfully treated for that in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.  Unfortunately, earlier this year, consequent testing showed that the cancer had s… Read More

Last fall, Jeremy noticed some discoloration across his torso and bumps over his body,  He went to a dermatologist in his hometown of Roxboro, North Carolina, who in turn referred him to UNC Hospitals for further testing. Eventually diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of canc… Read More

We meet so many guests at SECU Family House who we know from the moment we meet them that they will be life-long friends of ours. Such is the case with recent guests, David Redden and his brother, Steve. Hailing from Boonville, North Carolina in Yadkin County, David was diagnosed with… Read More

Originally from White Plains, New York, Joe Moore is a 25-year veteran of three branches of the military—serving his country in the Navy, Marines, and Army. Like too many veterans, Joe experienced injuries that can be more lasting than any visible, physical wounds to their body. After … Read More

Pam Tudryn, Governors Medallion Award Winner Pam Tudryn, one of our superstar Family House volunteers, has been recognized as an Orange County Key Volunteer of the Year by the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center. But wait, there’s more! She was also awarded the N… Read More

Lisa Terry was a wife, mom, grandmother, and a beloved sister.  After fighting chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) for 5 years, she came to UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill to take part in a new drug study and subsequently had a bone marrow transplant. Lisa and many members of her family wer… Read More

In the bustling heart of Chapel Hill, amidst the community she calls home, Rennica Huang shines brightly as a longtime volunteer at Family House. A native of Chapel Hill and a proud graduate of East Chapel Hill High School's class of 2019, Rennica’ s journey has been one of desiring … Read More

Entrepreneur and business owner, Teresa Moore, was a recent guest at our hospitality house for several weeks while she received radiation treatments for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a noninvasive form of breast cancer.  Teresa hails from Sneads Ferry near Jacksonville, North Carol… Read More

Family House Team Member Jabari Jerkins and family,  Akehia, Alana, & Alexa Today we share the sad news of the passing of Family House team member, Jabari Jerkins. He was not only a House Manager but also a loving father to two beautiful little girls and husband to his rock,… Read More