Friends Foundation of the Carolinas

Exciting News at The Ronnie Sherrill Project
NEW NAME, NEW WEBSITE, SAME MISSION

Creating Community, Enriching Lives & Making Memories

We help people living with neuromuscular disease.

Our Story

Inspired by the incredible legacy and stories of Ronnie Sherrill’s humble spirit and heart of service, the Friends Foundation of the Carolinas, initially named The Ronnie Sherrill Project, was founded by friends to help friends in need. We create and foster a community to enrich the lives of those with neuromuscular disease. We serve the greater Charlotte area, including the North Carolina counties of Mecklenburg, Union, Stanly, Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Catawba, Lincoln, Gaston & Cleveland, and the South Carolina counties of York, Chester & Lancaster.

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How We Help

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Fun Events

Attend free events, make friends, and form bonds with others living with neuromuscular disease who are navigating challenges similar to yours.

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Accessibility Solutions

Conquer new things with a wheelchair-accessible van, stair lift, or other mobility solution that offers enhanced freedom of movement.

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Family Weekend

Participate in a life-changing experience, make friends, laugh often, and have tons of fun at a camp designed for the whole family.

Our Valued Partners

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Volunteer

Make a meaningful impact on those living with neuromuscular disease and be forever changed.

Donate

Explore the many ways you can donate today or in the future to help the Friends Foundation continue its mission and vision.

Discover

Our impact has just begun. Discover the transformative difference we’ve made in the lives of so many.

Hear from Our Community

The Friends Foundation has given me the opportunity to share stories, reconnect with old friends and make new ones, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

– JR Clewell –

The organization allows me to socialize with friends who are going through the same things. I have met new people and friends with whom I can share my story and experience. It gives me something to look forward to. It’s hard for me to do many things with my physical disabilities, but the Friends Foundation allows me to do things that I never could on my own. At events, I don’t feel restricted by my disabilities; I feel like everyone else. I’m beyond grateful for this organization and everyone who makes it possible.

– Dimpal Patel –

The Friends Foundation has been like a warm hug to our family. We are young in our journey with MD, and I can hear the ache that the older affected individuals have had for something to fill the gap of past programs. Our daughter LOVES being around individuals who roll like her, and my husband and I couldn’t ask for a more relatable group of parents! Thank you for seeing a need and putting action to create space for us!

– The Parker Family –