Join us in congratulating Jonathan as our April Community Member of the Month! Jon has been a strong supporter of NNCCF from the time he first became involved through the Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament, where the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office takes on the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. He has had a crucial role in the continued success of the tournament and has helped to fundraise and spread awareness for childhood cancer in our community.

Read his full interview below:

How did you first get connected with NNCCF?
In 2012 I was asked to help organize our first Guns and Hoses golf tournament supporting NNCCF. This is our 13th year and going strong. After the first year I took over the fire side of the tournament.

What is your NNCCF “why”?  What makes you want to continue supporting NNCCF?
I enjoy helping provide families with support when the need is the greatest. I love that the money we raise goes to local families in our community.

What is one thing you’ve done for NNCCF that you’re proud of?
I am proud of how far we have come with the Guns and Hoses golf tournament and all the money we have raised to support local families. I’m also proud of starting a fundraiser involving first responders and their families coming together to support NNCCF that will last for generations to come.

If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would you meet and why?
I would like to sit down with my Great Grandparents and listen to how things used to be and how they overcame the hardships of that time while keeping the together and strong during difficult times. I would also go back and speak to a young explaining the value of family, friends, community, and to be more involved and selfless at a younger age.