(March 31, 2025) – From Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ to the patient-requested ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm,’ guests at the GGC Foundation’s second ‘Keys for Care’ dueling pianos fundraiser enjoyed food, drinks, and lively entertainment – all while supporting the Center’s ‘Care Reimagined’ campaign.
Held at the Country Club on March 13, the event welcomed 150 attendees for an interactive dueling pianos experience, featuring two pianists from Atlanta who took song requests from the crowd. While the night was filled with music and laughter, the purpose behind it was meaningful. The event raised $31,000 for the GGC Foundation’s ‘Care Reimagined’ campaign, which is transforming genetic services and care for families across South Carolina and beyond.
In between rousing dueling piano renditions, the crowd was also introduced to two families who have benefitted from GGC’s care and services. Jordan and Luci Eysen were in attendance to support the event as parents of three-year-old Nora, who was born with infantile-onset Pompe disease. “We are really thankful for the work of the Greenwood Genetic Center and everything that they have done and continue to do for Nora and all of their patients,” said Luci. “We have the utmost confidence in the care that she receives.”
David and Jillian Dill of Greenville, whose daughter, Mabry, recently underwent brain surgery to stop her devastating infantile spasms, also shared their GGC story in a video presentation. “We had a Zoom call with (GGC’s) Dr. Skinner, and he made room in his schedule to see us later that same day so we could kick off the first round of genetic testing,” said Jillian. “No stone has been left unturned. We’ve been really impressed with the care we’ve received at the Greenwood Genetic Center.”
“Many patients with rare diseases wait years for a correct diagnosis, and even when the answer is found, there are often no available treatments,” said Cady Nell Keener, Executive Director of the GGC Foundation. “Our goal with this event and the ‘Care Reimagined’ campaign is to support GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative, which is a paradigm shift for genetics care to improve access to services, shorten the time to diagnosis, and identify effective treatments for patients and families.”
GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative is defined through the four “A’s”: Access, Analysis, Answers, and Action. These four pillars represent the patient’s journey at the Greenwood Genetic Center, guiding the entire process of personalized care. Access connects the patient with the necessary services while analysis enhances GGC’s ability to detect genetic variations with greater accuracy – providing answers and ultimately action in the form of treatments and therapies to improve their quality of life.
The success of Keys for Care was made possible through the generosity of sponsors, donors, and dedicated volunteers.
“Keys for Care was such fun—truly an incredible evening! The passion, energy, and dedication of everyone involved that made this event such a success was inspiring,” said Erin Layland, who attended the event and serves on the GGC Foundation Board of Trustees. “It is amazing to see the positive impact that the Greenwood Genetic Center makes in our community and, most importantly, for the many families they serve.”
To learn more, support the ‘Care Reimagined’ campaign, or be the first to know about Keys for Care 2026, visit ggc.org/foundation.