Public is invited to run or walk in support of critically ill children in Southern Nevada and to raise cancer awareness The Champions Run for Life & Ribbon Run A Danny Gans Memorial Event Hosted by Donny Osmond will be held Saturday, Oct. 16 at Town Square Las Vegas, to benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NVCCF). This special event, hosted … [Read more...] about “Champions Run for Life & Ribbon Run – A Danny Gans Memorial Event Hosted by Donny Osmond” Set for October 16th
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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
Culinary Union Statement: President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
STATEMENT by Geoconda Argüello-Kline regarding President Biden’s COVID-19 action plan: Since March 2020, the Culinary Union has been fighting to protect hospitality workers and their families during the COVID-19 crisis. Over a year later, it’s clear that there has been no organization in Nevada that has done what the Culinary Union has done to protect workers, extend … [Read more...] about Culinary Union Statement: President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan
Annual St. Jude Heart of Fashion for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Returns Sept. 18
Fashion show to feature collection from luxury retailer Anne Fontaine The annual St. Jude Heart of Fashion event, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, returns to Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 18. Located at the Las Vegas Ballpark the invitation-only event will include a red-carpet welcome, cocktail reception, dinner, auctions for St. Jude, and fashion show by … [Read more...] about Annual St. Jude Heart of Fashion for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Returns Sept. 18
Join Las Vegas’ Big Hearts Who Help Little Hearts at the Third Annual Hearts for Chari-Tea on September 23
Children’s Heart Foundation Honors Southwest Gas While Raising Money for Camp Mend-a-Heart With at least one in 100 children in the United States born with a congenital heart defect each year, it’s time to raise awareness and honor the champions fighting against what can be a deadly pediatric disease. On Thursday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m., Las Vegans come together to support … [Read more...] about Join Las Vegas’ Big Hearts Who Help Little Hearts at the Third Annual Hearts for Chari-Tea on September 23
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
The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada a sizeable multi-year grant for HIV prevention, awareness and support. The Center will receive $441,625 in the first year with a potential value of $2.5M over a five-year term. According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of HIV/AIDS, Nevada ranks … [Read more...] about The Center Receives CDC Grant for HIV Prevention, Awareness & Support
Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas Officially Opens Doors to Low-Cost, High-Quality Wellness Clinic
Low-Cost Services Include Spay & Neuter, Microchipping, Surgeries, Vaccinations, Wellness Visits, Geriatric Care, Deworming & More Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded to help rescue animals from an overcrowded shelter system, announces the opening of its high-quality, low-cost wellness … [Read more...] about Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas Officially Opens Doors to Low-Cost, High-Quality Wellness Clinic
Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Gives $10,000 Grant to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation announced $10,000 has been granted and delivered to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation in Las Vegas. The grants are part of three rounds of funding the Foundation has executed over the past two months including $1 million in emergency hunger relief grants, $500,000 grants to local health organizations, and $500,000 in grants to … [Read more...] about Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation Gives $10,000 Grant to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Surprises Pediatric Cancer Families from Tyler Robinson Foundation and the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation at Virtual Family Trivia Night
Families battling against childhood cancer got a once-in-a-lifetime surprise earlier this week when First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined a virtual family trivia night hosted by Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF) and The Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation. TRF and the Jay Fund share the same focus of providing financial and emotional support services to families battling pediatric … [Read more...] about First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Surprises Pediatric Cancer Families from Tyler Robinson Foundation and the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation at Virtual Family Trivia Night