Atlanta, Ga. (October 30, 2025) – Piedmont Oncology’s inaugural Luminaria gala held on Oct. 25 at Flourish Atlanta raised more than $1.2 million and will support Piedmont’s system-wide expansion of cancer research and cancer wellness programs.

With more than 350 people in attendance, and emceed by WSB-TV anchor Wendy Corona, the event began with a reception and wine wall followed by a dinner program that featured patient stories, silent and live auctions, live music and dancing.

Piedmont Oncology and the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation would like to thank the following 2025 Luminaria sponsors: presenting sponsor, Brasfield & Gorrie, as well as Diamond and Platinum Sponsors: Piedmont Cancer Institute, Lockton Companies and Truist.

“We are already planning for another great Luminaria event next year, led by honorary chairs Jeremy and Mary Kent Ellis, that will carry this momentum forward and illuminate the truly innovative work that our health care teams and researchers are doing and that our patients deserve— and can expect— at Piedmont,” said Whitaker Endowed Chief of Piedmont Oncology Walter J. “Wally” Curran, Jr., M.D., FACR, FASCO.

The second annual Piedmont Oncology Luminaria gala will be hosted on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the St. Regis Atlanta. For more information, please visit Piedmont.org/Luminaria.

Piedmont Oncology physicians provide comprehensive cancer care across Piedmont’s enterprise. Over 14,000 newly diagnosed cancer patients each year are supported in their journey with Piedmont Oncology’s multi-disciplinary care, state-of-the-art facilities and relentless drive to provide exceptional care to every patient.

Visit Piedmont.org/Cancer for more information about Piedmont Oncology. Visit Piedmont.org/Foundation to support Piedmont Oncology through the Piedmont Healthcare Foundation.

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