Bill McDaniels Foundation Commits $1 Million to Children's Cancer Initiatives
May 27, 2026
The Bill McDaniels Foundation is proud to announce a landmark commitment of $1 million to support children's cancer initiatives at Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands.
This investment reflects the very heart of our mission: ensuring that children and families facing serious illness receive the support, care, and hope they need during life's most difficult moments. Through this commitment, the Bill McDaniels Foundation will help advance programs and services that directly impact pediatric cancer patients and their families throughout South Carolina.
For Bill McDaniels, this commitment represents more than a financial contribution — it is a promise to stand beside families who are navigating unimaginable challenges.
"We must have a purpose and that's what I think I'm here for – the purpose to help these kids get a chance in life," said Bill McDaniels. "The greatest joy you can have out of life is when you learn how to give."
The $1 million pledge marks the first major philanthropic initiative of the Bill McDaniels Foundation and underscores our long-term commitment to improving the lives of children facing cancer and other serious illnesses. The gift will help accelerate children's cancer care initiatives at Prisma Health, ensuring that local families have access to critical resources and world-class care close to home.
Prisma Health Children's Hospital–Midlands serves children from across the region and is the only dedicated children's hospital in the Midlands. Through partnerships like this, we can continue working toward a future where families receive not only exceptional medical treatment, but also the compassion and support they deserve.
This milestone is just the beginning.
As the Bill McDaniels Foundation grows, we remain committed to honoring Bill McDaniels' lifelong dedication to service, generosity, and community. Together with our partners, supporters, and donors, we look forward to creating meaningful change and bringing hope to more families in the years ahead.
We are grateful to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, Prisma Health Children's Hospital, and the many physicians, caregivers, donors, and advocates who work every day to improve outcomes for children facing cancer.
Together, we can help ensure that no family faces these battles alone.
