Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF) announces local childhood cancer warrior Kai will become Washoe County’s Sheriff for the day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in honor of September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Over the course of their day as sheriff, NNCCF’s warrior Kai and their family will meet Sheriff Balaam and CHD Chance, get their fingerprints and photo taken, explore a SWAT vehicle, K9 Jett, ride in a patrol vehicle, and more.

Kai is an active four year old little boy who was diagnosed with liver cancer at the age of three. He and his family traveled from rural Nevada to Reno for chemotherapy treatment. When families like Kai’s have to travel for treatment, NNCCF helps cover those costs so families can focus on what matters most: their child’s health.  When he is not bravely battling cancer, he loves to play with his older brother, watch Bluey, and play with monster trucks. Kai recently finished treatment and we celebrated with a Bluey themed bell ringing.

The annual Childhood Cancer Warrior Sheriff for a Day is part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and NNCCF’s Know the Gold Campaign raising critical funds for local families facing childhood cancer.