The mother of a 22-year-old Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune says thanks to the medical professionals at UNC Hospitals who saved her son’s life and the new-found friends-for-life who buoyed her at SECU Family House while helping her son heal. Read more of Cindy's story Written and … Read More

A long-time nurse at UNC Hospitals and her teenage son volunteer to cook dinner for patients and their guests at SECU Family House after being inspired by a 10-year-old boy’s commitment and action to do the same. Read more of Paula and TJ's story Written and produced by Elizabeth S… Read More

A Gastonia woman seeks a new normal as she undergoes treatment for an uncommon and chronic neuromuscular disorder that left the accomplished crafter without interest in or passion for her life-long hobbies. Read more of Rosanne's story Written and produced by Elizabeth Swaringen and Chri… Read More

A 48-year-old Concord woman receives a double-lung transplant, giving her a second chance at life, a life her mother had been told wouldn’t exceed her daughter’s entry to kindergarten. Read more of Luella's story Written and produced by Elizabeth Swaringen and Chris Carmichae… Read More

A life-long Henderson County native receives a second chance at life with a liver transplant after a rare bone marrow disorder caused life-threatening blood clots in her liver. Read more of Heather's story Written and produced by Elizabeth Swaringen and Chris Carmichael for UNC Health Care Read More

A Sampson County woman with more than a passing acquaintance with caregiving sews felt Christmas stockings, asks her fellow biker church members to fill them with personal care items and delivers them to patients at SECU Family House. Read more of Betty's story Written and produced by El… Read More

A career U.S. Army Special Forces officer from Robeson County takes on cancer with the same toughness he uses on the battlefield. At UNC Hospitals he finds his dream team -- including his son, who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan -- to help in the fight. Read more of Nelson's s… Read More

Family House guests, staff and volunteers are his biggest fans: Sherman is a Chatham County native who has weathered more than his share of life’s disappointment. He is a constant role model of compassion and encouragement for many, but none more so than the guests and fellow staff mem… Read More

For nearly 30 years, the YaYas have been cooking for each other's families as acts of love and community. That the eight women who are family by choice, not blood, share their culinary talents with strangers who are guests at SECU Family House is a no-brainer. Read more of the YaYas' stor… Read More

Cindy Sills faces treatment for a rare form of cancer that typically affects children. Diagnosed on her 35th wedding anniversary, she and her husband are fighting the disease together and raising awareness about the cancer. Read more of Don and Cindy's story Written and produced by Eliza… Read More