Laura Waddell
(Coordinator, Patient and Family Services, Augusta)

Laura joined CURE in June 2025 as Coordinator, Patient and Family Services for Augusta. In 2022, Laura’s oldest son, Webb, was diagnosed with a pilomyxoid astrocytoma, a brain tumor that necessitated emergency surgery and over a year of chemotherapy infusions. Webb finished his treatments in June 2023 and now enjoys all things music and sports, and being a big brother.

Prior to joining CURE, Laura was a high school history teacher for ten years. Throughout Webb’s cancer journey, she discovered a passion for connecting with families in similar situations who were longing for a sense of community. As a lifelong resident of Augusta, Laura is enthusiastic about sharing the multitude of resources and services CURE offers with families being treated at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia.