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Healthy Charlotte Alliance
MMAE Name Change
MMAE is pleased to announce that its membership voted to
change the organization’s name to the Healthy Charlotte Alliance
effective immediately. This change reflects MMAE’s focus on
building a healthier Charlotte, a mission that embraces health
education and volunteer opportunities, as well as the initiation and/
or funding of healthcare projects in Mecklenburg County. The new
name was created by MMAE member Kathy Klimas. “I am excited
about this new name, the Healthy Charlotte Alliance,” says MMAE
President Karen Chandler. “I believe the new name better reflects the
mission of our nonprofit and clearly states how we hope to impact
the health of Charlotte’s residents.” She adds, “Membership in the
Healthy Charlotte Alliance is open to anyone who has an interest in
promoting better health locally.”
Along with the vote to approve the name change, MMAE awarded
grants totaling $74,000 to 13 organizations at its annual meeting in May. contributor in improving the health of the citizens of our community.
2017 James Gray Cannon Award Recipient: Meghan Hampton
Meghan Hampton has been an integral part of the success of the
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurseries at Levine Children’s Hospital and
the Charlotte Fetal Care Center since 2010.
After a complicated high-risk pregnancy, Meghan and Steve
Hampton lost one of their twin girls, Katelynn, during childbirth.
Two-pound sister Scottlyn, immediately was thrust into the fight of
her life. The Hampton family found strength in each other and in the
love and support of the staff at Levine Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal
Intensive Care Nursery (NICN). To honor their children and to show
support and appreciation for the care they received, the Hamptons
started the Cottie & Cake Fund to support neonatal and fetal care
at Levine Children’s Hospital. Cottie and Cake were the nicknames
their older daughter, Ella, gave the twins.
In 2011, the Hampton family created a unique event, “In the NIC of
Time,” to support the Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery at LCH. Since
its inception, “In the NIC of Time” has raised more than $440,000 for
the Cottie & Cake Fund. Meghan has guided each event committee
since 2011 and continues to rally her friends and family behind her
and Levine Children’s Hospital.
Funds raised through “In the NIC of Time” have supported
the purchase of a Dornier Diode Laser, which offers Intra-utero
Fetoscopic Laser Ablation. Funds also have been used to install a
secure, private webcam system at the bedside of each infant in the
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NICN. This gives parents real-time video of their infant when they
cannot be at the hospital. The most recent project being funded
is aesthetic and machine upgrades for sleep rooms located in the
NICN. These rooms serve as a place for new parents to “practice”
a night’s rest with their infant, while having the help of nurses just
outside the door.
Meghan is a fierce advocate for the smallest fighters in our community.
It is an honor to award her the 2017 James Gray Cannon Award.
2017 Genie Hayes Award Recipient: Mitzi Yount
The description of the Genie Hayes Award aptly fits Mitzi. As a 44-
year member of the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment,
she has been involved in many aspects of the organization and
commands a deep understanding of its history. She has been a part of
our evolution from a “white glove” organization to one that is a true
She most notably has served as treasurer for MMAE numerous
times, as well as serving in many other board and committee
positions, including Membership, Nominating, Grants and
Disbursements, Yearbook, Programs, Proofing, Kits, Prognewsis
Editor, Civic Affairs and Scrapbook.
Mitzi is precise, knowledgeable and eagerly shares her skills with
others. She is a great mentor. Although of a quiet nature, Mitzi’s
strong leadership skills have been evident on each board with which
she has served.
Mitzi’s church, her children and the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance
and Endowment have benefitted from her leadership skills.
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