Celebrating 27 Years of Hope:
Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon Supports
Medical Care for Women in Need
Hendersonville, NC – Pardee Hospital Foundation announces its 27th annual Women Helping Women
(WHW) luncheon on Friday, October 18th, at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall. This
inspiring event aims to provide supplementary support for women who require necessary medical
treatment but cannot afford the costs. Proceeds raised through the program help fill financial gaps for
women in moments of greatest need.
Tickets are now available for this year’s luncheon, featuring Sharon Delaney McCloud as the keynote
speaker. McCloud, Director of Corporate Communications at UNC Health, is an Emmy Award-winning
broadcaster and cancer survivor. Diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer twelve years after losing her
daughter to leukemia, her journey through rigorous treatments and her commitment to resilience inspire
many. She shares her powerful story to honor her daughter’s memory and empower others to face their
battles with strength.
This year’s presenting sponsor is First Bank of Hendersonville.
Since its inception in 1997, the program has raised over $3.4 million, reflecting the community's
generosity and the critical need for these services. Over the years, Women Helping Women has grown
into a powerful force for good, initially focusing on breast screenings and reducing the stigma of a breast
cancer diagnosis.
The event has raised awareness and greatly enhanced women’s understanding of the importance of
mammograms as a vital part of their health care. This year, Women Helping Women aims to build on the
momentum of its early years by further expanding its focus into the community and building fundraising
partnerships with more businesses.
Specifically, several businesses will hold special fundraising events before the Oct. 18th luncheon. While
each business will have a different angle, the mini fundraisers plan to donate some portion of sales to the
Foundation’s Women Helping Women initiatives. Some of the business partners include Point Lookout
Vineyard, West First Wood Fired, Green River BBQ, Piggy’s & Harry’s, AlyKat Subs & Sandwiches,
Flat Rock Cinema, Tooley’s Cafe, Dry Falls Brewing, and several others. Check out
pardeehospitalfoundation.org/events for more information.

To learn more about attending as a guest or becoming a sponsor of this transformative event, contact the
Pardee Hospital Foundation at Amy.Treece@unchealth.unc.edu or by calling 828-233-2700.