Nominations are now open for the 2023 Winged Heart Awards The Clark County Medical Society (CCMS) is now accepting nominations for its tenth annual Winged Heart Awards. Established in 2013 by former CCMS President Dr. George Alexander to honor nurses, health-focused nonprofit organizations, and first responders in Clark County. The public can submit nominations … [Read more...] about The Clark County Medical Society Honors First Responders, Nurses, and Medical Nonprofits
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Desert Radiology Completes 25 Days of Do-Gooders Philanthropic Initiative Donating $25,000 to 25 Charities in 25 Days
Twenty-Five Charities Received $1,000 in the Four-Week Duration Desert Radiology, a diagnostic imaging practice that has served Southern Nevada for 56 years, completed its fourth and final week of donations as part of the 25 Days of Do-Gooders philanthropic initiative, wherein the imaging group donated $25,000 in total to 25 charities leading to Christmas day. In the … [Read more...] about Desert Radiology Completes 25 Days of Do-Gooders Philanthropic Initiative Donating $25,000 to 25 Charities in 25 Days
More than $237,000 Raised for Children Battling Cancer
After being held virtually last year due to the pandemic, more than 1,490 community superheroes joined the nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada at the recent Superhero 5K presented by Centennial Toyota at Exploration Peak Park in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community. The event raised $237,161 to help children battling cancer and their … [Read more...] about More than $237,000 Raised for Children Battling Cancer
Candlelighters Superhero 5K for Kids Battling Cancer on Sept. 18
Sign Up for Live Event or Virtual Option The call is out to join forces to help children with cancer and their families in their battle against cancer with the Candlelighters Superhero 5K presented by Centennial Toyota. The annual event is Saturday, Sept. 18. It returns to Exploration Peak Park for the live event but also will keep the virtual component that was … [Read more...] about Candlelighters Superhero 5K for Kids Battling Cancer on Sept. 18
Get the S’mores and Arts & Crafts Ready as Kids with Medical Needs Virtually Return to ‘Cabins’ for 2021’s Camp Independent Firefly
Camp Independent Firefly is back! As a cornerstone service for the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation, the premier camp program for youth affected by bleeding disorders will take place as a virtual experience June 15-18, 2021. The four-day camp is designed to allow children with special medical needs the opportunity to experience a variety of traditional … [Read more...] about Get the S’mores and Arts & Crafts Ready as Kids with Medical Needs Virtually Return to ‘Cabins’ for 2021’s Camp Independent Firefly
Local Taverns Continue to Bring Joy during the Holidays by Adopting Five Families through the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
Five local families are receiving some needed holiday cheer as all Distill and Remedy’s adopt five new families through their ongoing partnership with Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. All locations will set up a Christmas tree where guests are able to pick ornaments from the tree which will have the families’ wish list items. Guests are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Local Taverns Continue to Bring Joy during the Holidays by Adopting Five Families through the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada