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Please join us in congratulating our March Community Member of the Month, Kehl. He was introduced to NNCCF when his daughter Kylee was diagnosed with cancer, and he has been carrying on Kylee’s Wish ever since. Kylee’s Wish began with a heartfelt conversation between a father and his daughter, sparking a fundraising journey toward research and one day a cure. “Being the smart little cookie that she was, she had an inkling that she might be going home prior to me going home, so with that, she turned the tables back on me and said, Dad, I want you to fight cancer for the rest of your life as well. So that’s what we honor with our t-shirts and team at (Shave for the Brave). That’s really what her wish was, to continue on fighting for other even if she wasn’t going to be here on Earth.”
Driven by Kylee’s heartfelt wish to protect other children from the pain of cancer, her father, Kehl, along with family and friends, formed Kylee’s Wish — a team dedicated to making a difference. This year marks 18 years of unwavering commitment, raising an incredible $768,000 for childhood cancer research. Read Kehl’s interview below:
How did you first get connected with NNCCF?
They supplied support, knowledge and resources when my family needed it fast.
What is your NNCCF “why”? What makes you want to continue supporting NNCCF?
Great folks that have a really tough job, they inspire me to do better.
What is one thing you’ve done for NNCCF that you’re proud of?
Bring others into the fold that grow the community involvement to support NNCCF.
Please join us in congratulating our February Community Members of the Month, Jeff and Karen. Jeff and Karen, along with their children Noah, Aila, and Lily, have volunteered hundreds of hours and raised tens of thousands of dollars for the fight against childhood cancer. They are truly heroes for northern Nevada children and their families. Read Jeff and Karen’s interview below:
How did you first get connected with NNCCF?
In another life, Jeff was on the radio and looking for a worthwhile LOCAL charity to be involved with and promote. Jeff stopped by the NNCCF office to offer his assistance (I think they thought he was crazy) and we have been helping ever since. As Jeff got involved, opportunities became available for our entire family to get involved in different capacities.
What is your NNCCF “why”? What makes you want to continue supporting NNCCF?
In the midst of an unimaginable diagnosis, NNCCF steps in to walk alongside the family and lighten their load so they can focus on the most important thing – their child. We aim to offer our unique gifts and talents to support NNCCF in that mission. Being able to get involved in various events, walk alongside several families, and be connected with the many ladies of NNCCF over the years has been a huge blessing for our family.
What is one thing you’ve done for NNCCF that you’re proud of?
Starting the Green for Gold St. Baldrick’s team, being a part of the committee of the Big Dig which has now become Dozers & Dirt and a huge fundraiser for NNCCF, incorporating the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office into NNCCF fundraising efforts and getting all of the WCSO vehicles to display NNCCF gold ribbons, meeting so many amazing kids and their families.
