The Las Vegas Raiders once again bestowed members of the community with the prestigious honor of lighting the Al Davis Memorial Torch. Cancer survivors who were treated at healthcare facilities in Nevada and Utah, including at Intermountain Healthcare, joined two-time breast cancer survivor Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman in lighting the Al Davis Memorial Torch before … [Read more...] about Raiders in the Community – Cancer Survivors Light Al Davis Memorial Torch
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AFP Las Vegas Hosted: How to Run Social Media Effectively So It Doesn’t Run You
Today, AFP Las Vegas hosted a webinar titled, How to Run Social Media Effectively So It Doesn’t Run You.” Social media success can seem elusive to the small nonprofit. With all of the pivoting nonprofits have had to do in 2020, our many hats we wear just got heavier with social media becoming more and more prevalent. The good news is that small but mighty organizations can … [Read more...] about AFP Las Vegas Hosted: How to Run Social Media Effectively So It Doesn’t Run You
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Las Vegas To Hold Inaugural Strides Ride This October
This October may look different, but breast cancer hasn’t stopped and neither has the American Cancer Society and its dedicated group of volunteers with the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Las Vegas presented by OptumCare Cancer Care movement. Join the first ever Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Las Vegas STRIDES RIDE on Sunday, October 18 from 9:00 … [Read more...] about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Las Vegas To Hold Inaugural Strides Ride This October
Chef-Created Las Vegas Made ApronTie Announces Breast Cancer Awareness Month Partnership
ApronTie creator Chef Jean Paul Labadie has announced a fundraiser partnership for the month of October, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From today through October 31, ApronTie will offer two special designs of the chef’s apron tie with breast cancer awareness designs for $20, donating $10 from every purchase directly to NVCCF's The Caring Place, a local … [Read more...] about Chef-Created Las Vegas Made ApronTie Announces Breast Cancer Awareness Month Partnership
Dame Olivia Newton-John Announces Olivia Newton-John Foundation Funding Research Into Kinder Treatments for Cancer With Focus on Plant Medicine
Dame Olivia Newton-John (DBE, AC) announces the establishment of the Olivia Newton-John Foundation (ONJ Foundation), an independent charity driving global change through funding cutting-edge research and treatment programs, with a particular interest in plant medicine. These investments in new scientific research and evidence-based wellness programs aim to educate patients … [Read more...] about Dame Olivia Newton-John Announces Olivia Newton-John Foundation Funding Research Into Kinder Treatments for Cancer With Focus on Plant Medicine
#PaintNevadaPink Kicks Off Month-Long Initiative
On Friday, October 2, many famous Las Vegas signs, buildings and businesses participated in #PaintNevadaPink to kick-off this month-long initiative.The Nevada Cancer Coalition (NCC) has partnered with the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) and other leading health organizations to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection. … [Read more...] about #PaintNevadaPink Kicks Off Month-Long Initiative
Sugar Factory Gives Back to Breast Cancer in October
This year, Sugar Factory is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness by offering its extravagant ‘Think Pink’ Insane Milkshake. The Instagram-worthy milkshake is made with vanilla ice cream, white chocolate ganache, buttercream frosting, topped with a pink whirly pop, pink crystal sprinkles, and the entire glass decorated with pink ganache, pink starbursts, and a perfect pink Breast … [Read more...] about Sugar Factory Gives Back to Breast Cancer in October
Plaza Hotel & Casino Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
Led by its CEO, Jonathan Jossel, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will commemorate October as Breast Cancer Awareness month with special offers at Oscar’s and in its bingo room, the only one in downtown Las Vegas, all to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). Supporting breast cancer research is personal for Jossel, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor of more … [Read more...] about Plaza Hotel & Casino Commemorates Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has announced a first-of-its-kind educational partnership within the State of Nevada to help pediatric cancer patients - and others with catastrophic conditions - advance their educational progress while receiving life-saving treatments. The Andre Agassi Foundation For Education Learning Center is located in the same building as Cure 4 The Kids … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Childhood Hero, Mom Big Parts of Cameron Clark’s Role in Annual ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ Campaign
It’s rare for a 5-year-old to identify someone as a personal hero. It’s even more uncommon for them to still hold that hero in the highest regard nearly 40 years later. But that’s exactly the case for Cameron Clark and also one of the big reasons he’s poised to raise money and awareness for the American Cancer Society and its annual “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign. Clark, … [Read more...] about Childhood Hero, Mom Big Parts of Cameron Clark’s Role in Annual ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ Campaign