Bravo’s Shep Rose and Austen Kroll joined 500 guests for a night of Southern glamour, generosity, and purpose at The Revelry North End
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) announced that its inaugural Carolina Charm event raised nearly $400,000 to support fertility preservation programs for children and young adults facing rare cancers in Charlotte and Charleston.
Held on October 23 at The Revelry North End, the event brought together more than 500 guests for an evening of cocktails, community, and purpose that gives survivors the future opportunity to build families of their own.
Highlights from the evening included:
- A sold-out crowd of 500+ filling The Revelry North End
- Bravo favorites Shep Rose and Austen Kroll brought the Southern Charm energy and Season 11 scoop
- Emcees Miranda Miller and Danielle Trotta guided the evening with heart and humor
- A moving mission moment from former professional soccer player and cancer survivor Hensley Hancuff, alongside teams from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Atrium Health Levine Children’s
- Glamorous sponsor activations, live and silent auctions, and a vibrant Southern-inspired atmosphere
“Carolina Charm was everything we hoped it would be: a night filled with laughter, generosity, and heart,” said Erin Santos, executive director of the Isabella Santos Foundation. “We’re so thankful to everyone who showed up, donated, and believed in this mission. Every dollar raised helps ensure young survivors can look forward to life after cancer, complete with the hope of a future family.”
The funds raised will directly benefit fertility preservation initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Children’s and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, advancing ISF’s mission to fill critical gaps in pediatric survivorship care across the Carolinas.
Held on October 23 at The Revelry North End, the event brought together more than 500 guests for an evening of cocktails, community, and purpose that gives survivors the future opportunity to build families of their own.
Highlights from the evening included:
- A sold-out crowd of 500+ filling The Revelry North End
- Bravo favorites Shep Rose and Austen Kroll brought the Southern Charm energy and Season 11 scoop
- Emcees Miranda Miller and Danielle Trotta guided the evening with heart and humor
- A moving mission moment from former professional soccer player and cancer survivor Hensley Hancuff, alongside teams from MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Atrium Health Levine Children’s
- Glamorous sponsor activations, live and silent auctions, and a vibrant Southern-inspired atmosphere
“Carolina Charm was everything we hoped it would be: a night filled with laughter, generosity, and heart,” said Erin Santos, executive director of the Isabella Santos Foundation. “We’re so thankful to everyone who showed up, donated, and believed in this mission. Every dollar raised helps ensure young survivors can look forward to life after cancer, complete with the hope of a future family.”
The funds raised will directly benefit fertility preservation initiatives at Atrium Health Levine Children’s and MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, advancing ISF’s mission to fill critical gaps in pediatric survivorship care across the Carolinas.
Event photos are available for download here, and logos and media assets can be accessed here.
ABOUT THE ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007 to honor Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who battled neuroblastoma, the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with rare pediatric cancers. Building on its impact in Charlotte, NC, including over $16 million raised and the launch of the Rare & Solid Tumor Program at Levine Cancer Institute, ISF expanded nationally in 2024 with the TORCH Initiative. TORCH funds clinical trials, research, and survivorship programs at leading institutions across the country, igniting progress and bringing hope to pediatric cancer families nationwide.
MEDIA CONTACT
Ascent Strategic Communications
Anna Stallmann
media@ascentcomms.com
ABOUT THE ISABELLA SANTOS FOUNDATION
Founded in 2007 to honor Isabella Santos, a courageous young girl who battled neuroblastoma, the Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is dedicated to improving outcomes for children with rare pediatric cancers. Building on its impact in Charlotte, NC, including over $16 million raised and the launch of the Rare & Solid Tumor Program at Levine Cancer Institute, ISF expanded nationally in 2024 with the TORCH Initiative. TORCH funds clinical trials, research, and survivorship programs at leading institutions across the country, igniting progress and bringing hope to pediatric cancer families nationwide.
MEDIA CONTACT
Ascent Strategic Communications
Anna Stallmann
media@ascentcomms.com