Past Event Highlights
3rd Annual Reel Kids, Real Living Fly-Fishing Retreat for families facing childhood cancer was held on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at the Pleasant Valley Fly-Fishing Preserve in Markleeville, CA. Hosted by the High Sierra Fly Casters and NNCCF, the retreat offered NNCCF families a day in the beautiful outdoors, away from hospitals, treatments and other responsibilities. Families were matched with a professional fly-fishing “buddy” who taught them the basics of catch and release fly-fishing. A closing ceremony allowed patients and their families to share fishing stories and enjoy the company of others who have faced similar situations with their child.
1st Annual Fire Fighers Poker Pedal, organized by members of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District IAFF Local #2139 Incline Village & Crystal Bay firefighters and held on Saturday, July 31, 2010, was clearly a success as they helped to raise $1,000 that will go towards the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. Starting at the Great Basin Brewery on South Virginia Street, participants rode a 9- mile loop stopping at participating eatery and breweries – Clary’s Bar & Grill, Ceol Irish Pub, Foley’s and Silver Peak Restaurant. Black Rock Bicycles donated a cruiser bike for the winning male and female poker hands.
6th Annual Poker Run hosted by Gonads-n-Strife Bicycle Club was held on Sunday, May 16th to benefit NNCCF. High hand won a fat tire cruiser. All kinds of swag…bicycle, clothing, gift certificates and bike stuff were given to participants. Much thanks to Great Basin Brewing Company for their hospitality.
Lipstick Fashion Lounge & Salon Grand Opening was held on May 20, 2010.
This was a very fashionable spring celebration where guests had an opportunity to send a postcard kiss to a child in need with their donation to NNCCF.
St. Baldrick’s Celebration Hosted by NNCCF & Sponsored by IGT
At our 5th Annual event, we shaved 250 heads and raised just over $114,00o on March 17, 2010. Over 1,500 people joined our shavees at the Coconut Bowl to prove that although the economy is tough it won’t stop them from finding a cure for childhood cancer. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success. We are planning our 2011 event, so check back for more details.
January 31, 2010 – The Mapes Sky Room Party- Ten years after the demolition of the historic Mapes, a fundraiser celebrating Reno’s rich heritage and promising future weld held. Proceeds benefit NNCCF and Truckee Meadows Historical Trust. Approximately 250 guests attended the event held at the Siena Hotel Ballroom. The evening included appetizers, silent auction, historic art and ,memorabilia, no host bar, dancing and live entertainment.
The NNCCF Annual Family Holiday Partywas held on December 9th at the Eldorado Convention Center in Reno. Two hundred and seventy people from all over northern Nevada attended. There was an amazing buffet dinner, drinks and an ice cream station to fill hungry tummies. The patients and siblings enjoyed various craft stations and a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause where they each received a present. For the second year in a row, the Reno Photobooth Company brought a photo booth which was VERY popular among our 85 families in attendance. NNCCF extends sincere appreciation to the Eldorado Hotel & Casino for sponsoring the event. The room was amazingly decorated and, as usual, the staff was incredible! With thanks to all of our volunteers who helped create special memories for our families.
Twig & Turtle photography offered private home photo shoots with 20% of proceeds donated to NNCCF December 4-7 between 10am and 4pm. Visit their website at www.twigandturtle.com
Brews & Bowswas hosted by Brookfield School. It was a fantastic evening of beer and wine tasting, live music, delicious food, fabulous shopping, a raffle and silent auction with proceeds benefiting NNCCF & Brookfield School
On: Thursday, November 12th from 3:00-8:00pm
At: Brookfield School grounds, 6800 S. McCarran Blvd., Reno
Reno Magazine Presented Perfect Pairings featuring an evening of great wine and food pairings to benefit NNCCF.
On: Thursday, November 5th from 5:30-8:00pm
At: Back of the House 800 W. 2nd Street, Reno
Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Day Event was held on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 9am – Noon Over 400 people attended the event which was held at Pickett Park across from Renown Medical, Reno. The free event featured a pancake breakfast, speakers, resource booths, and kid’s activities including games, prizes, bounce houses and more. With thanks to our sponsors Renown Children’s Hospital & City of Reno Neighborhood Advisory Board Ward 3.
Lambda Psi Rho’s Hoops for Hope was held on September 19, 2009 from 10am-2pm at Lombardi Gym at UNR. The event was full of friendly competition which supported local families.
Gonads-N-Strife Bicycle Club in Reno presents its 5th Annual Bicycle Poker Run on Sunday, September 27, 2009 to benefit NNCCF. The event started and ended at Great Basin Brewing Company. They sure do know how to put on a fun event complete with live music and a silent auction.
The NNCCF Fifth Anniversary Golf Tournamentwas held at Montreux on Monday, September 28, 2009. Participants enjoyed a great day of golf, food, libations and fun. The event raised $70,000 to support NNCCF annual programs and services.