
The HEARTest Yard: Greg Olsen leaves his mark on Charlotte
FOX46 Charlotte
January 31, 2020
Olsen may no longer be a Carolina Panther, but he’ll be a part of Charlotte for life.
Olsen may no longer be a Carolina Panther, but he’ll be a part of Charlotte for life.
A $2.5 million donation by itself sends a strong enough message of support, but for Greg and Kara Olsen, it’s not about the money.
The gift marks the largest commitment to date from the Foundation to Levine Children's.
n November 2017, The Greg Olsen Foundation: Receptions for Research, in partnership with Atrium Health Levine Children’s, announced the creation of a new cardiac neurodevelopmental program, supported by the foundation’s The HEARTest Yard fund. Since then, the program has evolved into a comprehensive clinic that cares for every aspect of a child – and their family – who has been affected by a heart condition.
On May 11, hundreds will gather for the HEARTest Yard + Showmars 5K to raise money for pediatric heart disease.
Program helps children with heart defects
They've turned out to be the 'it' gift this holiday season. On Sunday, 5,000 special edition 'Levine Children's Hospital' beanies created by Carolina Panther's tight-end Greg Olsen and New Era, sold-out.