Coverage of Harper’s Home and the journey that inspired it

Harper’s advocacy and the founding of Harper’s Home have received local and national attention. These stories illuminate the urgency of our mission: providing safe, family-centered housing close to Duke Children’s for those navigating pediatric illness.

Featured Stories on Harper’s Home

Spectrum News 1: A tour of hope at West Maynard

Spectrum News 1 offers an inside look at Harper’s Home through a tour of the West Maynard property and highlights the story behind the mission.

WRAL: Harper’s Home moves forward in Durham

A recent article from WRAL highlights the development of Harper’s Home at West Maynard and the vision that drives it forward.

Durham Public Schools: Student founder of Harper’s Home makes a difference

DPS features Harper’s leadership and the powerful impact of student advocacy.

Duke Law: Helping Harper’s Home become reality

 Duke Law’s Community Enterprise Clinic supported the legal pathway to launch Harper’s Home.

The V Foundation: Housing hope near Duke Children’s

The V Foundation shares how Harper’s own cancer journey inspired a nonprofit to support families arriving for treatment.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS): Harper’s story of strength

LLS profiles Harper’s cancer journey and her determination to give back.

Harper’s Early Advocacy in the News

Spectrum News: Brave Like Harper

A powerful segment that explores Harper’s experience with cancer and her passion for helping others.

WRAL: Harper raises thousands for cancer research

Harper’s early fundraising campaign captured local attention and support.

CBS17: Inspired to make a difference

Coverage of Harper’s campaign to support other children facing cancer.

BeInspired
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Giving back after cancer

This feature focuses on Harper’s resilience and how she turned survival into service.

Harper at 101.5 FM radio station

Harper sharing her story with Mix 101.5 during Duke Children’s Radiothon

Durham Magazine: Wellness spotlight

A story on local residents making progress in healing and advocacy.

Broadcast and Campaign Features

NBC Nightly News: Cheered on at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Harper was recognized at a Duke basketball game following
the end of her treatment.
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ESPN Jimmy V Week campaign

Harper’s story was featured in ESPN’s national campaign supporting cancer research.

Mix 101.5 and Duke Children’s Radiothon

Harper shared her experience during a special broadcast supporting Duke Children’s.

Duke Children’s Season of Hope campaign

Harper and her mother are featured in this campaign video highlighting stories of strength and healing.

Additional Coverage

Associated Press:

Recognized as a Duke Basketball Kid Captain

Onward State: Harper’s story reaches Penn State

Harper’s message of strength was featured by Four Diamonds and THON supporters.