Summer Salute Raises $135,000 for Transitions LifeCare

August 31, 2026

 

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North State Bank 
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RALEIGH, N.C. . . . North State Bank's Summer Salute, an annual beach-themed fundraiser benefiting Transitions LifeCare, presented the organization with a $135,000 donation. Held at Raleigh's North Ridge Country Club, Summer Salute is a fun-filled evening featuring live music, raffle prizes, casino games, and auctions. Now in its 23rd year, the fundraiser has contributed a total of $2,723,000 to support Transitions LifeCare's mission of providing compassionate hospice and palliative care services to individuals and families throughout the region.

"With each passing year, our connection to Transitions LifeCare grows stronger, and we continue to deepen our relationship as organizations founded to serve this community," said Larry Barbour, CEO of North State Bank. "I cannot overstate the importance and impact they have on thousands of lives each year. Supporting individuals and their families at the end of life is a calling, and the team at Transitions LifeCare answers that calling with expertise, passion, and grace. We are pleased to support this vital organization, and we look forward to working with them to make the 2027 event another standout Summer Salute.” 

“We could not provide the compassionate care and support that Triangle-area pediatric and adult patients with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, rely on without the generosity of North State Bank and the donors who make our work possible,” said Adam Wolk, CEO of Transitions LifeCare. “Because of community partners like North State Bank and the success of events such as this, we can fulfill our promise to care for all, regardless of their financial circumstances. We are deeply grateful to the entire North State Bank family for their unwavering commitment to our mission and to the community we serve.”

Planning is already underway for next year's event, which will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2027, at 6 p.m. at Raleigh's North Ridge Country Club. More information will be available at SummerSalute.com.

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North State Bank (NorthStateBank.com and SummerSalute.com). Founded in 2000, North State Bank is a full-service community bank serving Wake and New Hanover counties through seven full-service offices.

Transitions LifeCare (TransitionsLifeCare.org) is the leading provider of hospice, palliative care, and bereavement services in Wake County and the surrounding area.