Fundraiser

$300,000 Gift match Challenge

January 1, 2019 | Category: Fundraiser, Press Release | Tags: Dollar-for-dollar, Gift, Gift Match Challenge, KnowtheGold, Match, Pennington

Press Release – Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation Launches $300,000 Matching Gift Challenge (Reno, NV) – Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) announces a $300,000 gift match challenge. Now through January 31, 2019, all contributions to NNCCF’s Know the Gold Campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the William N. Pennington Foundation, up to $300,000. Donations […]

Toy Cabinet

August 2, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser, NNCCF General | Tags: Charitable Giving, Fun, Giving Opportunity, Hospital Stays, Learning, Toys, Trips to Treatment

Our extensive toy cabinet is a beacon of light for the children who enter our door. The toy cabinet offers an escape from treatment and a way to reconnect through games, puzzles, crafts, toys, and more. Children battling cancer and their siblings are encouraged to choose a brand new toy from the cabinet. Toys are […]

WCSO raises funds for NNCCF in March as Sheriff’s “No Shave” campaign continues

April 10, 2018 | Category: Community Partner, Fundraiser, Press Release | Tags: Fundraiser, No Shave November

Press release – Read this press release on WCSO site here. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff raises more than four thousand dollars for Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation in March as Sheriff’s “No Shave” campaign continues CONTACT: Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff raises more than […]

Shave for the Brave 2018 Recap

April 2, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser, Recap, Shave for the Brave | Tags: childhood cancer research, Shave for the Brave, St. Baldrick's, St. Paddy's Day

Madelyn is in the sixth grade, 11-years-old, and currently has a bald head. This is her third year shaving her head to support childhood cancer research at the Shave for the Brave event hosted by the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. Before each shave, Madelyn experiences a mixture of nervousness and excitement. Although it can […]

Caughlin Ranch Elementary Gives Back

March 21, 2018 | Category: Community Partner, Fundraiser | Tags: Activities for Kids, Blankets, Kids Giving Back

By: Lindsey Gross Third Graders at Caughlin Ranch Elementary School Give Back to Children with Cancer On March 5, two third grade classes walked through the front door of Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation bearing 27 handmade fleece blankets. The third-grade students, teachers, and parents came together to participate in a community service project making […]

Sparks Firefighters to host “Shave for the Brave” Fundraising Event for Children’s Cancer Research

March 12, 2018 | Category: Community Partner, Fundraiser, Press Release, Shave for the Brave | Tags: childhood cancer research, Pre-Shave, St. Baldrick's

Press release – Sparks Firefighters to host “Shave for the Brave” Fundraising Event for Children’s Cancer Research March 12, 2018 Sparks, Nevada – This Wednesday, the city of Sparks Fire Department will host a “Shave for the Brave” fundraising event to raise money for children’s cancer research. The pre-shave event, in conjunction with St. Baldrick’s […]

Six Easy Tips to be a Top Fundraising Team

March 7, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser, Shave for the Brave | Tags: Shave for the Brave, Shavee, St. Baldrick's

Six Easy Tips to be a Top Fundraising Team Kehl is the team captain for Kylee’s Wish. Last year the team raised $57,456 for childhood cancer research, and in 11 years they have raised almost half a million dollars. Each year they participate in NNCCF’s Shave for the Brave event and rally the Reno/Sparks community […]

Why we do it

February 12, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser, Shave for the Brave | Tags: Childhood Cancer Facts, childhood cancer research, Shave for the Brave, St. Baldrick's

Shave for the Brave – Why we do it and how to get involved. By: Lindsey Gross Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation is striving to make Shave for the Brave 2018 the best event yet. Our 2018 shave is right around the corner and is hosted at the Reno Ballroom on March 16, 2018, starting […]

What can you do in 2018?

January 9, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser | Tags: Charitable Giving, Community Partner, Fundraiser, Local Nonprofit

By: Lindsey Gross To help you host your own fundraiser and become a Community Partner, here are five major tips that will start you off on the right foot. Visit NNCCF When you are brainstorming your fundraiser, the best thing to do is stop by our office and take a tour. Not only can […]

Matching Gift Challenge

January 2, 2018 | Category: Fundraiser, Press Release | Tags: Charitable Giving, Gift Match Challenge, William N. Pennington Foundation

Press release – Children’s Cancer Foundation Launches $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge (Reno, NV) – Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) is announcing its annual Know the Gold matching gift challenge. Now through January 31, friends and other supporters have the opportunity to double their donations by participating in this special fundraising campaign. The Know the […]

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