Duke PTCT Family Support Program

We’re so excited bidding for our online silent auction featuring over 85 items for the 26th Annual Rainbow of Heroes Walk is OPEN! Whether you’ll be with us in person on Saturday, September 26 or cheering from home, you can join the fun, browse amazing items, and
place your bids!

How to Register & Bid
1️⃣ View the auction items:
Visit givebutter.com/rohauction2026 and click “Auction” at the top of the page. Browse by category and check out all 85+ items!

2️⃣ See something you like? Great! You have two options:
Log in with an existing GiveButter account and join ROH Auction 2026
No GiveButter account? No problem. Create a new account: bit.ly/rohauctionregister

3️⃣ Mark your calendar
🟢 Bidding opens: Thursday, September 24 at 9:00 AM
🔴 Bidding closes: Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 PM

4️⃣ Place your bids for favorite items while bidding is live. You’ll receive text alerts if you’re outbid, so you can jump back in and keep bidding.

Mailable Items:
Over 50 items can be mailed - perfect for supporters who aren’t attending in person!
Check the item description for “Item can be mailed.”
If you win an item that is mailable and aren’t at the Walk, FSP will contact you following the ROH Walk for details.

🏆 If You Win
Winning items, gift cards, and certificates will be available for pickup at the ROH Auction Tent when lunch begins, following the Moment of Honor.
Items cannot be picked up during laps, presentations, or the Moment of Honor.

Happy bidding, and thank you for helping make the Rainbow of Heroes Walk extra special!

🌈 Yesterday, we celebrated Rainbow Day! 🌈

There’s something special about seeing our community all wearing their 2026 Rainbow of Heroes Walk T-shirts. These shirts are more than just your average t-shirt. They remind us of the heroes we carry with us, the families who have become part of our PTCT family, and the incredible love and support that surrounds this community. ❤️

Can you believe it… the Rainbow of Heroes Walk is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉🌈

🌈26th Annual Rainbow of Heroes Walk
✨Saturday, September 26, 2026 -- we're calling it our Golden Birthday Celebration! ✨
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Duke Center for Living Walking Track -- 3475 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

🎪 10 AM–12 PM: Carnival-style activities, games, food, kids' raffle, impressive silent auction, and fun for the whole family
🚶 12 PM–2 PM: Patient and family photo, walking laps, celebrating our heroes, and a special Moment of Honor recognizing the incredible children, families, and community who make up PTCT. Ending with a delicious lunch provided by Danny's BBQ!

Whether you’ve been part of Rainbow of Heroes for 26 years or this will be your very first Walk, there is a place for you here. 🌈

Come celebrate the memories, the milestones, the families, the heroes, and the beautiful community that continues to show up for one another. 🌈

✨ Register today:
bit.ly/rohwalk2026

We can’t wait to fill the walking track with rainbows, smiles, memories, and so much love. 🌈💙🚶

🌈👟 Who’s walking with us?

The Rainbow of Heroes Walk is almost here, and we can’t wait to see our PTCT families, friends, and community out at the Duke Center for Living track on Saturday, September 26!

Every lap is a chance to celebrate our heroes, honor their journeys, and remind families that our community is walking alongside them. ❤️

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time!
👟 Register today: bit.ly/rohwalk2026

Already registered or planning to come? Drop a 🌈 in the comments and let us know you’ll be there! We can’t wait to share this day with you!

📷: Photos from the 25th Annual Rainbow of Heroes Walk

We kicked off September with Rainbow of Heroes (ROH) Walk Spirit Month! 🎉 We’re excited for fun weekly themes as we count down to one of our favorite days of the year — the Rainbow of Heroes Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26! 🌈

And with the FSP team together for Tropical Week, it’s the perfect chance to introduce the newest member of our crew! Michelle Slover, our FSP Coordinator, joined us in May and has jumped right in, bringing such great energy to our team. We’re so happy to have her with us for her first ROH Walk and to officially welcome her to the PTCT community in full ROH spirit! 🌈🌴

We can’t wait to honor our heroes all month long!
❤️

Visit our website to learn more & join us at the 26th Annual ROH Walk: bit.ly/rohwalk2026

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.