Duke PTCT Family Support Program

Thank you to all who help sprinkle joy and kindness throughout 4A, especially our patients, who teach us about love every day. 💖

🍪 Special shoutout to for sending delicious custom branded cookies for caregivers, patients, and staff to enjoy for Valentine’s Day! We loved them!

Today is Janet’s last day with the Family Support Program as she begins her retirement. We are thankful for her dedication and the countless families she’s supported along the way. What a joy it was to honor her with a confetti parade! 🎉 Please join us in wishing her so much happiness (and continued creativity 🎨) in this next chapter! ❤️

As we come to the end of this year, we invite you to gently slow down and notice. Notice the moments, both quiet and meaningful, that have shaped the months behind us. The shared laughter and tears, the presence offered during hard days, and the simple acts of care that reminded families they were not alone. This year held many such moments, including the 25th Annual Rainbow of Heroes Walk, a milestone inviting us to notice the compassion and commitment at the heart of this community. 🌈

Throughout the year, your support has continued to be a steady light. Because of you, families navigating challenging journeys felt seen, supported, and held. Every step taken, every encouraging word offered, and every act of generosity mattered. Together, we honored what it means to walk alongside families, reminding us that noticing, caring, and responding can create real and lasting impact.

As we look ahead to a new year, may we carry this spirit forward, continuing to notice what truly matters, to celebrate both milestones and everyday moments, and to nurture spaces where hope and healing can grow. Thank you for being part of this community and for helping to bring comfort, strength, and connection to those who need it most. ❤️

This month, we’ve been celebrating 20 years of partnership with the Aflac Holiday Duck Campaign! This collaboration has helped bring joy and support to countless PTCT patients and families. NC residents can make an impact with every duck purchased online, with proceeds directly benefitting our Family Support Program. Visit bit.ly/Aflac2025 to order. Shipping is free nationwide. Happy Holidays! 🌟

Making Memories
The Walk is filled with moments you can feel - smiles, hugs, tears, and small moments of joy that families carry home.
Thank you for creating memories with us. 🌟

Connections & Community
Every year, the Walk reminds us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves.
Families, providers, survivors, and supporters - together we build a community anchored in hope, courage, and love.

Volunteers
Our volunteers are the heartbeat of this event. 💙
From setup to cheers along the route, they make the Rainbow of Heroes Walk possible. We are so grateful for you!

Teams & Togetherness
Each year Rainbow of Heroes Walk participants have the choice to create a team in honor of a loved one or FSP community member. This year we had a record number of teams who gathered at the Walk, showing commitment and dedication to support their Hero. Teams have the option of fundraising for the ROH Walk in which all proceeds go directly to supporting the work and mission of the Family Support Program. We loved seeing all the different t-shirt designs, creative team names, and community members rally together as our teams walked hand-in-hand around the track during the Walk. Collectively, our 2025 teams raised over $72,000 for the FSP!

As we enter the holiday season and reflect on the past year, we’re taking time to celebrate our 25th Annual Rainbow of Heroes Walk, held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing memories and highlights with our FSP community. 🌈💛

We are grateful for every child, every caregiver, and every team member who helps make the PTCT Family Support Program what it is.
Our team was honored to share a Thanksgiving meal with PTCT families and staff yesterday - a simple but meaningful reminder of how powerful community can be.

Many thanks to Debbie and Mike Williams for sponsoring our delicious Thanksgiving Meal from Southern Harvest Catering!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us. 🧡

One week ago, we were kicking off our laps at the 2025 Rainbow of Heroes Walk!

We'd love to hear YOUR stories of connection, celebration, and joy from the day. Comment below, tag us, or message us your favorite moments and memories from the day. ✨🥳🥰