Please join us in congratulating our August Community Member of the Month, Victoria! For many years, Victoria has been a dedicated advocate for northern Nevada’s young cancer warriors. Her contributions include supporting NNCCF’s annual family Holiday party, helping implement the “Caesar’s Makes Change” program at THE ROW to benefit NNCCF, and serving on our Dozers & Dirt committee. Furthermore, Victoria is always willing to lend a hand when we need it! Thank you, Victoria, for all you do for NNCCF! Read our interview with Victoria below:
How did you first get connected with NNCCF?
THE ROW began supporting NNCCF with their annual Children’s Christmas Party event several years ago. Upon that introduction, I was impressed with their continued work in our community over the following years. In 2019, I was invited to join the Dozers & Dirt Committee, and since then, I have enjoyed working closely with the NNCCF team and marveling at their tireless fundraising efforts.
What is your NNCCF “why”? What makes you want to continue supporting NNCCF?
My daily work is focused on philanthropy and community relations. Seeing the NNCCF team’s dedication to children and families in need continuously inspires me and renews my commitment toward giving back and to ensuring our company continues to find and support those efforts; not only in conjunction with NNCCF, but with so many other deserving non-profits also doing great things in northern Nevada.
What is one thing you’ve done for NNCCF that you’re proud of?
I’m so happy to have worked on implementing the pilot “Caesars Makes Change” program at THE ROW, naming NNCCF as one of the only two chosen beneficiaries in Reno. This change round-up donation program is now offered to all our patrons on every casino cash-out machine across our properties. The program has since been applied at Caesars properties across the country, benefitting local area non-profits in each region.
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would you meet and why?
I would be so honored to meet and converse with Jane Goodall. Just to be in her presence would be inspiring. Her work encourages young people around the world to be agents of change by participating in projects that protect the environment, wildlife, and their communities. We all need a little more of that.