Atlanta, Ga. (July 30, 2025)— Piedmont Oncology will host its inaugural Luminaria gala on Oct. 25. at Flourish Atlanta, presented by Brasfield & Gorrie. The fundraiser will illuminate a new tomorrow in cancer care for the more than 14,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients Piedmont Oncology cares for each year across its 40 locations. Click or tap on this link for information on the Oncology program at Piedmont Walton in Monroe.
Led by honorary chairs, Karen and Tom Chapman, Luminaria will support Piedmont’s systemwide expansion of oncology research, cutting-edge treatment and cancer wellness programs.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a reception and wine wall followed by a formal dinner program featuring patient stories, a silent and live auction, live music and dancing. WSB-TV anchor, and grateful Piedmont patient, Wendy Corona will be the emcee for the evening.
“Piedmont Oncology physicians provide high-quality cancer care to patients across our statewide health system,” said Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology Walter J. “Wally” Curran, Jr., M.D., FACR, FASCO. “Luminaria is a wonderful philanthropic opportunity to illuminate this work and to elevate our efforts in innovation, discovery and advancing the future of cancer care now. We hope you’ll join us for a dazzling evening that will make a positive difference.”
Visit PiedmontLuminaria.org to purchase tickets from the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation and learn more about tax-deductible sponsorships or donation opportunities.
About Piedmont: Piedmont is empowering Georgians by changing health care. We continue to fuel Georgia’s growth through safe, cost-effective, high-quality care close to home through an integrated health care system that provides a hassle-free, unified experience. We are a private, not-for-profit organization with more than 12,000 donors annually that for centuries has sought to make a positive difference in every life we touch in the communities we serve. Across our 2,171 physical locations we care for more than 4.5 million patients and serve communities that comprise 85 percent of Georgia’s population. This includes 26 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practices and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. Our patients conveniently engage with Piedmont online, as they scheduled more than 560,000 online appointments and over 120,000 virtual visits. With more than 47,000 care givers we are the largest Georgia-based private employer of Georgians, who all came for the job, but stayed for the people. In 2024 and 2023, Piedmont has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and also as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, Forbes ranked Piedmont on its list of the Best Large Employers in the United States. Piedmont provided more than $607 million in community impact in Fiscal Year 2024. For more information, or booking your next appointment, visit piedmont.org.
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