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.