Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:45:58 +0000 en hourly 1 Featured Family http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/2009/09/08/featured-family/ http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/2009/09/08/featured-family/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:04:28 +0000 Kenm http://www.nvchildrenscancer.org/?p=626 In June 2010, Sydnee Gowing began developing bruises similar to those her brother Zach had, but tests showed Sydnee’s leukemia was not of the same subtype as her brother. For more than two years, the Gowings have made monthly drives to Salt Lake City, where Sydnee is being treated. It was the second time around for the Gowings with more doctor’s visits and more responsibilities to bear while maintaining hope that their children would get well. Read more.

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One 6-year-old boy’s wish to have his own puppy this Christmas not only touched his family’s life but that of Aly Estee of Reno. The boy, whose family has requested to remain anonymous, was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 4 years old. Two years later, the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation sought to make his Christmas wish of finding just the right puppy for him. Meanwhile, Estee, who sits on an NNCCF committee, approached executive director Debbie Strickland about adopting a family for Christmas. Estee agreed to find a suitable puppy and, after consulting with a friend who is knowledgeable about dogs, decided to identify a breed that has a calm temperament around children.

Reno Gazette-Journal, 12-21-11: NNCCF fundraiser gets local support. Read more.

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NNCCF thanks Allied Washoe Petroleum for its valued support of this event and for partnering with us throughout the years.

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