Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation

History

The roots of our organization

The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) is the only organization dedicated solely to supporting children with cancer and their families in Northern Nevada and the eastern Sierra region. The Foundation was formed when Angel Kiss Foundation and Keaton Raphael Memorial (Reno Office) legally merged on September 1, 2009. By coming together, NNCCF continues to build on established programs and use donations even more effectively. NNCCF is a comprehensive resource organization providing financial and emotional assistance, advocacy, awareness and research funds. Since its inception, the Foundation has helped 225 families and provided over $760,000 in direct financial assistance.

Angel Kiss Foundation (AKF) was founded in 1997 in memory of a five-year-old boy named Jarryd who passed away from leukemia in 1990. Jarryd’s grandparents, David and Barbara Rosin, established the Foundation and named it after a birthmark on Jarryd’s cheek which the family referred to as his “Angel Kiss.” It was the family’s personal experience battling pediatric cancer and their understanding of the financial burden which led them to establish AKF. Since its inception, the Foundation remained focused on its primary goal of reducing the financial burden associated with the battle against pediatric cancer by providing direct financial assistance.

Keaton Raphael Memorial (KRM) was established Roseville, California in 1998 by Robyn Raphael whose son, Keaton, passed away from Neuroblastoma in 1998 at the age of five. The organization assists childhood cancer families through patient care, research, advocacy and education funds. To further its commitment, a chapter of Keaton Raphael Memorial was established in Reno, Nevada, in 2004. The mission of the Reno Chapter was to facilitate support services for childhood cancer families by providing financial resources and developing partnerships within the local community. Today, Robyn Raphael continues her efforts to help northern California families through The Keaton Raphael Memorial for Neuroblastoma located in Roseville, California.

Despite the tragedies experienced by the Rosin and Raphael families, their actions to assist others battling childhood cancer have forever positively impacted a multitude of families. It is in their spirit and unrelenting drive that we continue our work to support the kids that fight so hard.