Live Beyond: A Celebration of Trauma Survivors
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY, 40206, United States
Presented by University Medical Center, Inc.’s Medical Executive Committee

UofL Health – UofL Hospital – J. David Richardson Trauma Center is the region’s only Level I trauma center, providing lifesaving care when it matters most. As a member of the American Trauma Society’s Trauma Survivors Network, the Trauma Center also supports patients and families throughout the long journey of recovery after serious injury.
Each year, in recognition of National Trauma Survivors Day (the third Wednesday in May), the Trauma Center hosts Live Beyond Trauma – an annual event dedicated to honoring survivors, celebrating resilience, and recognizing the community that surrounds them with care.
Art, Healing, and Resilience
This year’s event highlights survivors who participated in a guided art therapy experience, creating three‑dimensional floral bouquets that express their identities, strength, and paths toward healing. Using the symbolism and language of flowers, each piece reflects personal meaning, memory, and hope.
The bouquets are displayed alongside origami butterflies created by survivors’ loved ones, community members, and UofL Health staff. Symbolizing transformation, the butterflies represent the powerful impact of compassion and collective support – reminding us that healing is strengthened by community.
Why It Matters
Live Beyond Trauma is more than an event – it’s a celebration of survival, a space for healing through expression, and a testament to the life‑changing role of trauma care and support. Proceeds of this event will go toward support services for trauma survivors. Can’t attend but want to help patients recovery? Give now.
Tickets
For tickets, go to bidpal.net/livebeyond26.
–Free for Survivors and Family Members (Email us for promo code)
–Employee $10 (Email us for promo code)
–General Public $25

See a video about last year’s event:

Steven Tompkins Memorial Golf Scramble
2026-06-22 | Midland Trail Golf Club, 15360 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY, 40245, United States
***SOLD OUT***

Double Shotgun format – AM and PM wave
$600/Foursome
Any team that misses the registration will be waitlisted

Proceeds benefit the Steven Tompkins Memorial Fund at UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center

Spike It to Cancer Volleyball Tournament
2026-07-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | King Louie’s Beach Volleyball, 592 N. English Station Rd., Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
Come out to King Louie’s on Saturday, July 11, 2026 for the 14th Annual Spike It To Cancer Volleyball Tournament benefiting the Mary Jane Gift Quality of Life Fund at the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center!
This year we will host C Coed Sixes. Entry cost is $300 per team, and every dollar goes to benefit the UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center and the Mary Jane Gift Quality of Life Fund. Registration will available soon.
Tournament runs 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (check-in at 8 a.m., first game at 9 a.m.).
Help raise money for those battling cancer at UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center. Soak up the sun and enjoy some delicious food and drinks at the Blind Squirrel!
Whether you are playing or just coming out to watch, we can’t thank you enough. The Gift family sends you their gratitude and love.
