When Victoria grows up she wants to be a pediatric oncologist. Her journey with cancer not only reinforced her dreams but opened her heart to helping other kids like her.
Help. Hope. Courage.
It’s why we’re here. Here at the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation, we help relieve the financial and emotional burden of childhood cancer on local children and their families.
Know the Gold
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Join our supporters and #KnowtheGold for local kids with cancer. Find out more.
By the numbers
3.8
Million dollars in direct financial support to families
79
Cents of every dollar goes to programs and services
57
Thousand gold ribbon pins distributed for awareness
2.6
Million dollars raised for childhood cancer research
We are able achieve the impossible with the help and support of people like you. We are a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit located in Reno, Nevada, supporting northern Nevada children with cancer. Childhood cancer can be devastating financially and emotionally to children, parents, and siblings. No journey through childhood cancer is the same and NNCCF strives to assist each family with individualized care. Our organization provides support at no cost to families. We also fund research for safe treatment and cures, and advocate for more federal support for childhood cancer research.
From the families we work with…
Join us at one of our signature events
Know the Gold Campaign Launch09/01/201912:00am
In an effort to spread awareness and ignite advocacy, NNCCF kicks off the Know the Gold campaign every September 1st
12th annual All In for Childhood Cancer poker tournament10/17/20195:30pm
Play for a chance to win amazing prizes, giveaways and have fun helping local children with cancer
Know the Gold Radiothon and Campaign Finale01/31/20206:00am
12-hour Radiothon Event is the finale for the Know the Gold Campaign
Action Days 202003/03/202012:00am
The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation joins forces with the Alliance for Childhood Cancer for the 8th Annual Childhood Cancer Action Days.
Shave for the Brave03/20/20206:00pm
Join us as we raise funds for childhood cancer research and the search for a cure! Shave your head in support of our little warriors.
Dozers & Dirt06/06/20208:00am
It is with great pleasure and excitement that the Dozers & Dirt Committee, the former committee of the Reno Big Dig, announce our partnership with NNCCF.
